Young Anglers Discover the Joy of Fishing and Importance of Conservation   This past weekend, young anglers gathered in Puerto Jiménez for an unforgettable day of learning, conservation, and outdoor adventure during the IGFA Passports to Fishing program, hosted by Crocodile Bay in partnership with the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) at Botánika Osa Peninsula, […]

Fishing recap out of Crocodile Bay, Costa Rica If there is one word to describe the month of June here on the Osa Peninsula, it would be LEGENDARY. June marks one of our favorite times of the year as we transition from the dry season into the beautiful green season. While many people think a […]

May Fishing Report 2026 May showcased everything that makes fishing in Costa Rica so special. Calm seas, outstanding offshore action, trophy inshore catches, a successful tournament, and a groundbreaking conservation milestone combined to make it one of the most memorable months we’ve experienced on the water. The weather could not have been better. Day after […]

Gray FishTag Research & Crocodile Bay Launch Groundbreaking Study     Crocodile Bay recently had the honor of hosting a historic milestone in Costa Rica fisheries research alongside Gray FishTag Research (GFR): the first-ever satellite tagging project for Cubera Snapper in Costa Rica. The expedition took place at the GFR Research Center located at Crocodile […]

Giant Tuna, Roosterfish & Nonstop Action in the Osa Peninsula   If there’s one word that defined April at Crocodile Bay, it’s variety.       The transition season has the fishery absolutely alive right now, bringing together some of the best offshore and inshore fishing we’ve seen in years. One day it’s giant yellowfin […]

Highflying Sailfish Delight Guests in March at Crocodile Bay   Both inshore and offshore were exceptional this past month, but the Sailfish stole the show     March was one for the books!   We saw an electrifying month on the water, highlighted by a sailfish season unlike any we’ve experienced in recent years. Numbers […]

February Fishing Report: Double-Digit Sailfish Days! February delivered unreal fishing action here on the Osa Peninsula. With calm offshore waters and ideal conditions, anglers experienced the kind of glassy seas that fishermen dream about. At the same time, the inshore bite remained just as exciting, reminding us once again why this region is considered one […]

The New Year  2026 Starts Off Strong at Crocodile Bay, Costa Rica   January on the Osa Peninsula felt like the true start of summer – long, calm mornings, bluebird skies, and near-glass seas set the stage for an outstanding month of fishing both offshore and inshore. Offshore Fishing Highlights   The bite consistently delivered […]

Experience a Pacific Coastline That Delivers Unmatched Variety, Year-Round Consistency, and Six Legendary Regions That Define Big-Game Fishing in the Americas   By Tom Olivo, for Marlin Magazine January 13, 2026 Costa Rica’s Pacific coastline is among the most consistent and biodiverse big-game fisheries in the world. Stretching from the sunlit shores of Guanacaste to […]

December Action at Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica December kicked off with an absolute bang, delivering one of the most exciting starts to the season we’ve seen in years. With glassy seas, calm weather, and a red-hot bite both inshore and offshore, the fishing has been nothing short of spectacular. Offshore Highlights Offshore action has […]