Return flight

We book your flight and all transfers
Accommodation

Apartments
Fishing season

September-May
Species

Roosterfish, sailfish, yellowfin tuna, marlin, cubera etc.
Tailored fishing trips

If our suggested dates don't work, we can tailor your experience to your wishes.

About the fishing trip to Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Costa Rica, a fishing trip with both inshore and offshore fishing

Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula is one of the most exciting destinations for a fishing trip to Costa Rica. Several river mouths, coastal waters, and the fish-rich area around Caño Island converge here, creating perfect conditions for both inshore and offshore fishing.

The fishing here is truly varied, allowing you, the traveler, to decide what you want to fish for and which methods appeal to you. One day you can fish close to shore for roosterfish, cubera snapper, and grouper with poppers, jigs, and live bait, and the next day be out in the deep trolling for sailfish, marlin, dorado, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna. The short distances mean you are quickly on the fish and can adapt your days to conditions and preferences.

The fishing is good year-round, with different species in season, and the opportunity to both hunt for large predatory fish and experience explosive bites makes Drake Bay a perfect choice for those seeking varied and action-packed tropical fishing.

Sportfiske efter roosterfish i Costa Rica med Outside Travels

5 090 EUR per person

Below is a price example for a 10-day fishing trip for 4 people.

What's included in the price

Return flights to San José from Stockholm, Oslo or Copenhagen. Travelling from another country or airport? We can help arrange flights from other European destinations as well.
Domestic return flights between San José and Drake Bay
Transfers between the airport and your accommodation
One hotel night in San José on the outbound journey, including breakfast
7 nights at the fishing camp in an apartment with shared twin or double rooms
Final cleaning
Bed linen and towels
6 full days of guided fishing, with 3 days inshore and 3 days offshore
Fishing licences
All fishing equipment provided at the destination
Lunch, water, soft drinks and beer on all fishing days

Not included in the price

Transport and meals in San José on the outbound journey
Breakfast and dinner during your stay in Drake Bay. You'll be staying in a central location, with plenty of restaurants just around the corner.

Optional extras

Single room
Extend your trip with extra nights and spend more time exploring the incredible nature around Drake Bay.

Book now Get a quote

Our trip to Drake Bay in Costa Rica offers varied and exciting fishing where the mix of species and methods is key. Here you fish for species such as roosterfish, sailfish, marlin, cubera snapper, jack crevalle, tuna, and other strong predators that move along the coast and around reefs, rocks, and underwater structures. Casting a popper along the shoreline and watching a roosterfish chase it to the surface is an experience you won't soon forget.

Drake Bay offers tropical fishing that suits both experienced spin anglers and those who want to experience the magic of tropical fishing. Our local fishing guides have extensive experience in the area and will take you to places where currents, baitfish, and predatory fish meet, creating the right conditions for successful fishing.

Day 1

Fly to San José, Costa Rica. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 2

Morning flight from San José to Drake Bay. There you will be picked up and driven to the fishing camp. Enjoy the day in and around Drake Bay.
day 3-8

Six full days of fishing
Packed with fishing all day long.
Day 9

After breakfast, you will be driven to Drake Bay Airport and then take an international flight home.
day 10

Landing back home in Europe.

Available dates 2027

Book by request

Depending on the length of the fishing trip, when you want to travel and how many you are.
Contact us with your preferences and we will put together your package!
6 days of fishing

Available dates 2027
20 Feb - 1 Mar
Fully booked
21-30 Mar
Spots available
1-10 Apr
Fully booked

7-16 Nov
Spots available

8-17 Dec
Spots available
6 days of fishing

Available dates 2028
20-29 January
Spots available

20-29 February
Spots available

Book now Get a quote

Tropisk natur i Costa Rica vid fiskeresa med Outside Travels

Fiskeäventyr i Costa Rica med fokus på tropiska arter och upplevelser

Kustlandskap i Costa Rica med djungel och hav

Fångst av stor fisk under tropisk fiskeresa i Costa Rica

Fishing in Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica is one of the most exciting destinations for sport fishing. Here, deep seas, coastal structures, and nutrient-rich waters converge, creating perfect conditions for a complete tropical fishing trip. The proximity to Caño Island and several river mouths makes the area especially rich in fish.

During a fishing trip in Drake Bay, you combine inshore and offshore fishing with short distances to the fishing spots. Along the coast, you fish for roosterfish with poppers and baitfish, while the reefs offer heavy fishing for cubera snapper and grouper. Offshore, trolling for marlin, sailfish, and tuna awaits.

The fishing is varied and active. Casting poppers at hunting roosterfish or fishing for tuna schools provides fast and explosive strikes. At the same time, there's a chance for truly large fish, with roosterfish over 20 kilograms being common.

Cubera snapper is an obvious choice for those who want to experience heavy tropical fishing in Costa Rica. Fishing takes place over reefs and structures where the strike is brutal and the fight is decided instantly. For those seeking large cubera snapper fishing in Costa Rica, Drake Bay is one of the most interesting areas.

Sailfish are at their best from January to April, while marlin, mahi-mahi, and wahoo are often strongest from May to September. Roosterfish, cubera snapper, and tuna, however, are present year-round, making Drake Bay a flexible destination.

With experienced local fishing guides, each day is adapted to conditions and current fishing. This gives you the right conditions for a successful fishing trip to Costa Rica.

Roosterfish fångad under fiskeresa i Costa Rica

Fiskeguide hjälper till vid fångst av yellow fin tuna i Costa Rica

Fiske efter bluefin trevally med popper och stickbait

Fiske i Costa Rica med berg, djungel och hav i bakgrunden

Fiskeresa till Costa Rica med guide, utrustning och tropiskt fiske

Accommodation and food

The accommodation offers modern studio apartments with comfortable facilities and an excellent location in Drake Bay. Here you live close to beaches, hiking trails, restaurants, and local markets, making it easy to combine fishing with other experiences in the area.

The rooms are equipped with AC, WiFi, smart TV, refrigerator, private bathroom, and comfortable beds, ensuring a smooth and relaxed stay. From the accommodation, you also have a nice view of the surroundings, while being within walking distance of both the sea and activities in the area.

Dinners are not included in the package, which is a conscious choice. Drake Bay offers a wide and varied selection of restaurants, and we want you as a guest to have the freedom to choose where and what you want to eat during your stay.

You can easily arrange breakfast yourself by shopping at local stores and eating at the accommodation. There is a fully equipped kitchen and refrigerator, making it convenient to adapt meals to your own routine.

The accommodation is also just a stone's throw from several restaurants and grocery stores, making it easy to combine convenience with flexibility throughout your fishing trip.

Tropiskt boende nära fiskeplatser i Costa Rica

Boende vid havet under fiskeresa i Costa Rica med Outside Travels

Lodge i Costa Rica omgiven av djungel och hav under fiskeresa

Stor roosterfish fångad under fiskeresa i Costa Rica

Fiskeäventyr i Costa Rica med roosterfish och andra arter

Båtbaserat fiske i Costa Rica med erfarna fiskeguider

Tropisk djungel i Costa Rica nära fiskeplatser

En man med solglasögon och kamouflerad skjorta håller en stor tuppfisk på en båt, havet och blå himmel i bakgrunden.

1 5

En sportfiskare i huva, solglasögon och handskar håller en stor segelfisk vid fenan över relingen på havet under molnig himmel.

Fish species and season in Costa Rica

This fishing trip to Drake Bay in Costa Rica offers varied fishing, from roosterfish along the coast to marlin, sailfish, and tuna offshore. Here are some of the species you can fish for.

Marlin

Marlin is the top predator in Drake Bay with three species: blue, black, and striped. Blue marlin weighing around 90 to 140 kilos are most common, and fishing is catch and release.

Season: December to April

Sailfish

Sailfish are known for their jumps, speed, and intense fights. During the right periods, you can have many hook-ups per day with fish up to 60 to 70 kilos.

Season: December to March

Mahi Mahi

A fast and aggressive species found offshore. Popular both as a sport fish and a food fish.

Season: varies, but strong for much of the year

Tuna

Yellowfin, bigeye, and albacore are present year-round. Fishing with poppers for actively feeding schools provides explosive bites and high activity.

Season: year-round

Roosterfish

An iconic coastal species in Costa Rica. In Drake Bay, there's a chance for large fish over 20 kilos. Fished near shore and released in most cases.

Season: year-round

Wahoo

One of the fastest predatory fish in the area. Primarily caught by trolling and known for its explosive runs.

Season: May to October

Snapper and Grouper

Powerful bottom fish that live near reefs and structures. Here you'll find, among others, cubera snapper, known for its brutal bites and heavy fights.

Season: year-round

Equipment we recommend for your fishing trip to Costa Rica

View all

We'll help you

These are just some of the fishing essentials we recommend for your fishing trip. At Outside Travels, we're with you every step of the way – before, during, and after your trip. Get help with everything from packing lists and equipment to valuable fishing tips that will make your experience even better.

Find more fishing gear