Crocodile Bay Fishing Report for April 2023

The month of April continued to offer great fishing results due to Costa Rica’s long-time conservation battle against commercial tuna fishing boats in our waters. The tuna fishing for our guests was on fire this month. It’s very satisfying to bump into huge schools of spinner dolphin that are running with tons of yellow fin tuna between 7 and 15 miles offshore. It keeps our client’s rods bent and smiles on everybody’s faces!

Crocodile Bay Fishing Report for March 2023

It brings me great pleasure to share with you the latest fishing report from Crocodile Bay in Costa Rica. The fishing action here on the Osa Peninsula is still sizzling hot, and according to some of our experienced captains, the fishery in the peninsula is currently thriving like never before. The new commercial tuna fishing reforms, combined with strict measures to crack down on illegal fishing, has resulted in a healthier and more abundant fishery for the area, both inshore and offshore.

The New Yeti Canopy Collection

Botánika and Crocodile Bay are proud to have hosted Yeti for the filming and documentary of their new color, Osa Peninsula Canopy Green. Crocodile Bay hosted Yeti on the water and Jim Córdoba-Alfaro from BioSur and local surf legend Tosh Craig worked with Yeti during the shoot. Check out the video and various travel tip segments on the Yeti site.

New Fishing and Resort Photos

We’ve had a great month here at Crocodile Bay and Botánika… with a full-house of wonderful guests! We had many returning clients come back to experience the new resort as well as lots of new friends and families staying with us for the 1st time. The fishing has been consistently good and our eco-tours and adventures have been getting amazing results and reviews with lots of animal sightings and jungle adventures. Here are some pix and video from Crocodile Bay and Botánika this past month…. Starting with two photos of our guest, Richard V. in the Osa Peninsula rainforest taken with the same tree 19 years apart.

Costa Rica’s President Visited Botánika and Crocodile Bay

Last month Crocodile Bay and Botánika had the honor of hosting the President of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves Robles, to discuss the importance of sustainable tourism and conservation efforts in the region.

Experience Boat to Table Dining

Welcome to Crocodile Bay and Botánika, where the concept of “boat to table” dining has been taken to a whole new level. At Botánika and Crocodile Bay Resort, guests are offered an unforgettable culinary experience where they can catch their own fish and have it served fresh for dinner that night at the resort's gorgeous restaurant, TIERRA A LA MESA.

Captain’s Corner with Anthony – March 2023

Captain Anthony wants to remind you that our captains and mates are English speaking, local experts who all know where the fish are and how to catch them. Crocodile Bay provides world-class service and attention to all of your fishing needs. From novice guests on their first big-game sportfishing trip, to seasoned offshore anglers, our team will make your fishing vacation at Crocodile Bay is a pleasure both on and off the water.

Crocodile Bay Fishing Report for February 2023

It brings me great pleasure to share with you the latest fishing report from Crocodile Bay in Costa Rica. The fishing action here on the Osa Peninsula is still sizzling hot, and according to some of our experienced captains, the fishery in the peninsula is currently thriving like never before. The new commercial tuna fishing reforms, combined with strict measures to crack down on illegal fishing, has resulted in a healthier and more abundant fishery for the area, both inshore and offshore.

Crocodile Bay Fishing Report for January 2023

It was a wonderful start to the 2023 season for us at Crocodile Bay with awesome weather, very calm seas and, of course, great fishing off the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. The fishing at Crocodile Bay has been on fire recently, with multiple hook- ups on blue marlin and huge yellow fin tuna offshore, along with trophy rooster fish and monster cubera snappers inshore. Our guests are catching multiple Dorado (Mahi Mahi) offshore and even a few inshore. It’s been crazy good fishing with double digit catch-and- releases on dorado every day for our anglers. There hasn’t been a boring moment this past month on the water with our guests reeling in fish after fish.

She Said “Yes” – A Very Special Proposal

Orchestrating the perfect marriage proposal is no easy task. How one pops the question is a story that is told year after year. 

Captain’s Corner with Anthony – January 2023

What’s the difference between inshore and offshore fishing? Captian Anthony tells us that at Crocodile Bay; it’s all about the distance away from land, the depth of water we are fishing, the techniques we use and the species we target.

Crocodile Bay – Eco Tour Report

Enjoy slideshows and videos of the past week's eco-tour excursions.