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Crocodile Bay Fishing Report for March 2023

Crocodile Bay Fishing Report on the Action in March 2023

Watch our March highlights video below


Welcome to the stunning Osa Peninsula, the ultimate destination for sport fishing enthusiasts! If you’re in search of crystal-clear waters, bountiful billfish, and beautiful weather, look no further than Crocodile Bay. With experienced anglers rating Crocodile Bay one of the best sportfishing destinations in the world, you can expect to catch marlin, sailfish, dorado, wahoo, roosterfish, cubera snapper, and much more all within miles of our resort.

In March, our waters were teeming with a variety of species, making for an unforgettable fishing experience. Our skilled captains and crews raised multiple marlin in a single fishing day, and three black marlins weighing over 350lbs each were landed – a true highlight of the month! Additionally, yellowfin tuna and dorado were abundant, providing ample opportunity for the catch of a lifetime.

At Crocodile Bay, we pride ourselves on our exceptional accommodations and well-maintained boat fleet. Our English-speaking crews are highly experienced, ensuring that your dream fishing vacation is not only possible but unforgettable. We take pride in flawlessly hosting corporate group trips and events, providing the perfect opportunity to bond with your team while creating unforgettable memories.

In March, we had the pleasure of hosting the Somsen group, who fell in love with our accommodations and fishing experience. They had the opportunity to catch a variety of species, including billfish, roosterfish, and cubera snappers, as well as enjoy Costa Rican-style fun in Puerto Jimenez with a rodeo we put on for them which they graciously invited all of town to come and attend!


Big Marlin


Mrs. Grandt and a big sailfish during the Grandt Slam Tournament

Our world-class Grandt Slam Tournament, which was put together by Jimmy and Jacqueline Grandt, was another success, last month, with Mrs. Grandt stepping up to the plate to fish hard and land a variety of species, including a giant tarpon her first day proving her skill as a true fisherwoman.

Our captains and mates come from generations of local fishermen and have unparalleled knowledge of the waters surrounding Crocodile Bay. If you’re looking for the best five-star fishing experience in the world, pack your bags and join us on the Osa Peninsula. It would be an honor to greet you and set you up with the perfect crew to catch your dream fish.

See you soon!

Diego Camacho, Fishing Director, Crocodile Bay.


Large Blue Marlin


Mrs. Grandt at the Grandt Slam Tournament


Grandt Slam Tournament Participant 


The Grandt Slam Tournament Group


The Somsen Group



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Sportfishing Calendar

January

Tuna, marlin and dorado taper off. Number of sailfish begins to increase.

February

Prime time for sailfish. Occassional marlin, tuna or dorado.

March

Prime time for sailfish.

April

Sailfish numbers drop mid-April and some marlin begin to appear.

May

Slower for billfish. Typically we start seeing schools of spinner dolphins with yellowfin tuna.

June

Slower for billfish. Spinner dolphins with yellowfin tuna.

July

Marlin begin to appear. A chance for black marlin as well as blues and striped marlin. A chance for tuna.

August

Marlin and tuna.

September

Slower for billfish. A chance for tuna and dorado.

October

Dorado begin to appear in numbers with marlin close behind.

November

A mixed bag of dorado, marlin and some big tuna.

December

Marlin, dorado, tuna and sailfish are all possibilities.
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