![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() On average, the river float takes 5-7 hours with the best fishing early and late, though fish often hit all day long. Number of Days: The machaca rivers we fish are 4 hours from San José, and approximately 2.5-3 hours from many Guanacaste beach destinations. Please call or email for the latest conditions. This is ideal time to fish machaca however, the fish are present in our rivers year-round, and the fishing can be excellent almost anytime. Season: Costa Rica’s rainforest trees flower and bear fruit from February to May. No one knows this fishery as well as we do – we guarantee you’ll love it. And we are constantly on the hunt for new and exciting places to fish. As flower petals and fig fruits hit the water, machaca begin looking up, and they rise with reckless abandon to well-presented flies (think, plop!) We fish a number of remote and little-fished rivers that fall from Costa Rica’s stunning volcanoes and feed into sprawling Lake Nicaragua, where some of the world’s biggest machaca live. When the tropical fig trees begin to flower during Costa Rica’s idyllic dry season, some of the best fishing in Central America can be had here. The so-called «flower-hatch» begins in mid-January and lasts through April most years. Note the clear green water – perfect conditions for big, hungry machaca. rods and floating, intermediate and sinking lines, depending on conditions.Ī classic north-central Costa Rican machaca river. Gear: We typically fish large tarpon flies on 10-12 wt. This trip can also be combined with 1-2 days of exciting fishing nearby for machaca (see Trip #2, below). For your best shot at these challenging tarpon, we recommend a minimum of two or three days of fishing. Number of Days: The river and lagoons we fish are approximately 4.5 hours from San José. If you are visiting outside the peak fishing months, please contact us for current conditions. Tarpon are present year-round, but weather and fishing conditions vary by season. Season: January – May and August – October. No matter what your experience, we guarantee this is a tarpon destination unlike any other you’ve ever seen. The tarpon here are big and wild and fight hard in cool, freshwater rivers with fast current. You will fish alongside spectacular birdlife, from chestnut-mandibled toucans to red-lored parrots, caimans and of course, the region’s hallmark howler monkeys. These trips are challenging - but incredibly rewarding. We have been fishing these rivers for nearly 20 years and know them intimately. The tarpon here have swum hundreds of kilometers from the sea to feed seasonally on freshwater baitfish. We can make it happen upon request.įighting a tarpon in tight quarters on a secret freshwater tarpon river in north-central Costa Rica. ![]() And if you don’t see the trip you’re looking for - let us know. Please feel free to contact us for more details and prices at any time - we’re always happy to talk fishing. We are currently offering all of the trips featured on this page but we always discuss options with clients via phone and email prior to your arrival to ensure each and every trip is a success. No matter where you are in Costa Rica, or how much time you have to spare, we can offer you a unique fly-fishing adventure. We tailor our offerings to the season, angler skill level, destination and fishing conditions. We understand the rivers, the weather, the people, and most importantly, the fish. When you’re fishing in a foreign country far from home, this kind of experience is not to be underestimated. During this time, we have guided thousands of clients. We’ve been fly-fishing in Costa Rica for more than 40 years. Costa Rica is a wildly diverse country with rivers and two oceans to enjoy - you could fish for a lifetime and still not cover it all. ![]()
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