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by Todd Staley, Fishing Director – Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica

Costa Rica Fishing Report – September 15, 2017
Lights, Camera, Action! – Check out the September “Video Fishing Report” from our guests this past month at Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica! Crocodile Bay Fishing Report
Costa Rica Fishing Report – August 29, 2017
1 Boat, 3 days, 128 fish, 12 Species The roosterfish are schooled up and they are hungry. In the first two weeks of August we released 94 roosterfish with only three boats on the
Costa Rica Fishing Report – July 31, 2017
Costa Rica fishing report – Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica by Capt. Allan Smith – While I was at ICAST, the marlin fishing started to heat up. The groups Bianchi, King, Blenkhorn,
Costa Rica Fishing Report – July 2017
Crocodile Bay Fishing Report July 2017 – By Captain Allan Smith – Well, it is summertime and things have begun to heat up at Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica. Inshore the fishing
Costa Rica Fishing Report June 2017
Costa Rica fishing report by Allan Smith – Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica – June 22, 2017 – I have always been amazed with the Ocean. Something so big, so permanent, yet constantly changing.
Costa Rica Fishing Report – May 2017
Boston Whaler Raises 41 Marlin, Mark Davis of Big Water Adventures Visits, Ladies Lets Go Fishing and More at Crocodile Bay Resort Costa Rica Fishing Report May 2017 – April was one of the
Costa Rica Sport Fishing Calendar
One of the first things to consider when planning your Costa Rica sport fishing vacation is what species you want to target and what time of the year conditions are most favorable to yield the
Costa Rica Fishing Report – April 2017
Costa Rica Fishing Report – News and Updates out of Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica – April 2017 by Fishing Director Todd Staley Thanks to Dave Rimington, Rich Hahn, and Gary and

Costa Rica Fishing Report – August 29, 2017

24 Aug 2017

1 Boat, 3 days, 128 fish, 12 Species The roosterfish are schooled up and they are hungry. In the first two weeks of August we released 94 roosterfish with only three boats on the water each day. Some highlights included the Alameda group that started off their vacation catching twenty-seven roosterfish and a mixed bag of fifteen other fish (see a complete recap of their trip below). The Dinger family also got in on the action, releasing eighteen roosterfish and ten jacks. Mr. Villareal set out for a day alone on the water with his family opting to do some Costa Rica eco tours...

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Costa Rica Fishing Report – July 31, 2017

31 Jul 2017

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Costa Rica fishing report – Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica by Capt. Allan Smith – While I was at ICAST, the marlin fishing started to heat up. The groups Bianchi, King, Blenkhorn, and Shapiro all released marlin and the Hines group managed to release three. Most of the fish caught were within fourteen miles of Matapalo rock. The yellowfin tuna , are still around and we have been landing a few almost every day. Sailfish fishing has been a little slow, but there are always a few around, waiting to surprise a patient angler. Ryan and Meagan Hunt DuLaney came down this week on...

Costa Rica Fishing Report – July 2017

03 Jul 2017

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Crocodile Bay Fishing Report July 2017 – By Captain Allan Smith – Well, it is summertime and things have begun to heat up at Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica. Inshore the fishing continues to be great, with steady Rooster numbers and a few surprises mixed in. Offshore the blue water has moved back in, and with it, so have the Tuna. There are a few sails around and some Marlin coming up. Here are a few highlights from some of our anglers. Clay Schreder from Montana, came down last week with a group of ten. They got into the Tuna, and Clay had this nice Yellowfin take a live...

Costa Rica Fishing Report June 2017

29 Jun 2017

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Costa Rica fishing report by Allan Smith – Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica – June 22, 2017 – I have always been amazed with the Ocean. Something so big, so permanent, yet constantly changing. The tides, the currents, the weather and of course the unpredictability of the creatures within. Every time you think you have it figured out, she throws you a curve ball. Such was the case the with the fishing at the end of May and early June. The blue water moved out beyond sixty miles and the offshore bite almost slowed to a standstill. But fortunately, what the ocean takes with one hand, she...

Costa Rica Fishing Report – May 2017

01 May 2017

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Boston Whaler Raises 41 Marlin, Mark Davis of Big Water Adventures Visits, Ladies Lets Go Fishing and More at Crocodile Bay Resort Costa Rica Fishing Report May 2017 – April was one of the craziest months I have seen in all my years at Crocodile Bay. Fortunately, I lost my hair years ago or it would be falling out all over the place. Never have I seen sailfish so slow and marlin fishing so good in all my 25 years in Costa Rica. This following two years of the best sailfish numbers I have seen. It started with Boston Whaler’s annual trip here. Creating an Artificial Marine Eco-...

Costa Rica Sport Fishing Calendar

20 Apr 2017

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One of the first things to consider when planning your Costa Rica sport fishing vacation is what species you want to target and what time of the year conditions are most favorable to yield the highest numbers of that species. This Costa Rica fishing guide and calendar will provide an overview of the best “historical” months to pursue your target species. January Tuna, Marlin, and Dorado taper off and numbers of Sailfish numbers begin to increase. February Prime time for Sailfish. Occasional Marlin, Tuna or Dorado. March Primetime for Sailfish. April Sailfish numbers drop mid...

Costa Rica Fishing Report – April 2017

30 Mar 2017

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Costa Rica Fishing Report – News and Updates out of Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica – April 2017 by Fishing Director Todd Staley Thanks to Dave Rimington, Rich Hahn, and Gary and Susan Ellis who hosted another Boomer Esiason Redbone@Large Celebrity fishing tournament at Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica. The competition among the group of former pro athletes was intense but friendly. Mike Knox was the eventual winner and partner Kelly the runner-up. Their combined score edged out Todd Calfee and Dr. Misko who boated 3 marlin in one day. Dr. Misko was down with his 13...

Costa Rica Fishing Report, March 2017

09 Mar 2017

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Costa Rica Fishing Report by Fishing Director Todd Staley – They told me it had been 170 some years since the last hurricane hit Costa Rica but strange things sure have happened since we got hit last November and it is not good for my mental health. There are lots of sailfish out there. People report seeing fish on the surface and free-jumpers everywhere. One day they come out to play and the boats see double digit numbers in the teasers and the next day they don’t want to play. Marlin have hung around longer this year. Lisa from “Luxury Tours” and her husband Bill...

Costa Rica Fishing Report, February 2017

02 Feb 2017

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Crocodile Bay Resort Costa Rica Fishing Report – February 3rd, 2017 – By Fishing Director Todd Staley – True to form after the color change on the trees on the mainland side of the Golf Dulce, the sails appeared in big numbers. Days are offering multiple shots to anglers and have had as many as 19 in the spread in a day. Roosters are staying true to form with a steady bite and dinner size snapper keep the chef busy. The “a picture says a thousand words” is really appropriate as we feature the stunning photos of Pat Ford. Over the years Pat has had more...

Costa Rica Fishing Report – January 2017

17 Jan 2017

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January 16th Fishing Report – Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica by Todd Staley, Fishing Director – I think for a time the hair can stop falling out of my head. Across the Golfo Dulce each year I look for the forest to explode in a bloom of florescent yellow from a tree I don’t even know the name of. All I know is when it happens the sailfish are here in good numbers. Usually this happens in early December. It finally happened last week and just like I have been seeing for the last 18 years, the population of billfish increased within days. Photo courtesy Janina Schan...

Costa Rica Fishing Report, December 2016

08 Dec 2016

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Chasing Away the Winter Blues By Todd Staley, Fishing Director – Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica – What a crazy November. It has always bothered me since in the act of political fairness they started naming hurricanes after men after years of always being named after the ladies. While folks back in the states were enjoying the succulent smell of Thanksgiving dinner being prepared, Costa Rica was being blasted by Hurricane Otto. (Who picked that name?) Our region of Costa Rica is considered a hurricane-free zone, and although the Osa Peninsula was not hit directly by Otto, it...

Costa Rica Fishing Report – October 2016

10 Oct 2016

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By Todd Staley Fishing Director – October 2016 – Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica – November will mark the beginning of our 18th season and this is the time of year when the place is zooming with excitement and craziness. Excitement because the ocean is coming into its annual run of dorado and marlin. Craziness, getting ready with crews returning, equipment preparation and such. This week we saw a few dorado, caught a nice striped marlin and after relatively slow offshore fishing it is a good sign things are changing. Inshore has been my saving grace. Lots of stuff is...

Costa Rica Fishing Report – September 2016

08 Sep 2016

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By Todd Staley, Fishing Director – Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica September 2016 – Inshore has been the saving grace lately as the regular menu of roosterfish, snapper, jacks, African pompano, mackerel, and needlefish as long as your leg have been entertaining guests. There are at least a dozen pair of mama and baby Humpback whales in the Golfo Dulce (Sweet Gulf) right now and inshore anglers as well as those headed offshore are pausing from fishing to witness this “Discovery Channel” type event. New Humpback Whale Video A Humpback whale and her calf greet Bob George and his...

Costa Rica Fishing Report, August 2016

09 Aug 2016

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Costa Rica fishing report By Todd Staley, Fishing Director, Crocodile Bay Resort – August 9, 2016 – I just got back from Florida where I went to the ICAST tackle manufacturers’ trade show and spent time with my family. I spent almost all my time with mom who will be 93 in September, but did take time to jerk my long time fishing buddy Steve Brown out of the cardiac ward and go fishing with him and my son Jason with another old buddy Captain Dave Zalewski. Upon returning to the resort and getting back to work it was refreshing to see many family groups here. The fish Gods were...

Costa Rica Fishing Report, July 2016

04 Jul 2016

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Crocodile Bay Resort Fishing Report by Fishing Director Todd Staley – July 2016 – Father’s Day has just past and it has been over two decades since I lost my own, But for repeat guest Rob Sekely the wound was much fresher, losing his father last Christmas. The decision to leave a good sailfish bite offshore was based on a lesson taken from dad. His own words…“I was actually down fishing in memory of my father who I lost this past Christmas. It was very apparent that he was gracing me with his presence and fishing philosophy. Prior to moving to the spot off the famous Matapalo...

Costa Rica Fishing Report – June 2016

15 Jun 2016

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June 2016 – Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica – by Fishing Director Todd Staley Offshore of late has been a hunting game. Most everyone who has a Pacific sailfish on their bucket list is fulfilling the wish with some patience but they are not popping up like popcorn as they were in March and April. Todd Vannatta who has been coming down for years missed his trip earlier this year because of an accident but finally made it with 15 year old son and future NBA star 15 year old 6 foot 7 inch Gunnar. Gunnar took his first sailfish and they added a 25 lb dorado which they enjoyed...

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