The Zancudo Lodge has long been an institution in Costa Rica fishing. A fleet of 12 boats, top-notch accommodation and superb amenities all located on the private Zancudo Beach just outside Golfito make this fishing lodge one of the most acclaimed destinations on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast.
Located on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica at the mouth of the famous Rio Colorado is the Silver King Lodge. As you’ve probably guessed, this place is all about tarpon fishing. Sure there are other species like snook and jacks, but the silver king rules here.
On the banks of the Rio Colorado, right at its confluence with the Caribbean, is this well-established and well-appointed lodge. As with most fishing lodges in this part of Costa Rica, the focus is very much on tarpon, with the added attraction of top-notch snook fishing thrown in.
Tucked away in the town of Puerto Jiminez on Costa Rica’s beautiful and remote Osa Peninsula is the Osa Resort Club. Offering clean and comfortable accommodations with access to some excellent inshore and offshore fishing, the Osa Resort Club is a great choice for families and dedicated groups of sportfishermen alike.
Angry Marlin Sport Fishing is an American-owned sportfishing company with over 25 years of experience fishing in Costa Rica and Central America. Based in the Central Pacific region, they fish off Los Suenos, Tambor and Cabo Blanco for sailfish, marlin, tuna, roosterfish, dorado and plenty more.
In terms of dedicated big-game fishing resorts, Crocodile Bay is right up there. Situated on Costa Rica’s South Pacific Coast in 44 acres of lush tropical gardens, with 44 air-conditioned rooms and first-class facilities, this place has it all. And that includes some of the best fishing in Costa Rica, with catch-and-release billfishing in the Pacific, plus inshore fishing in the Golfo Dulce for roosterfish, snapper and jacks.
Something of a rarity, this: a guiding service operating out of Nassau that’s dedicated to fly- and light-tackle fishing for bonefish. Secret Soul, headed up by Captain Clint Kemp and Aaron “Big Bone” Bain does an important job in Nassau, catering for those in town on business, vacation or cruises who can only manage a quick day or half day on the water.
Quite literally an institution on Great Exuma, this is the first name out of most people’s mouths when you start talking about bonefish lodges in the Exumas. Eight rooms set in a beautiful location, with world-class bonefishing on its doorstep, the Peace and Plenty Bonefish Lodge has loyal customers returning year after year.
A highly-rated bonefish lodge and guide service in Deadman’s Cay, Long Island. Set up by Samuel Knowles, this native Long Islander (and his fellow guides Jerry and Frank Cartwright) have worked hard to turn this into the sort of bonefish lodge that fishermen return to year after year. With some of the most affordable prices going, this place is hard to beat for top quality, budget bonefishing.
Born and raised on Green Turtle Cay in the Bahamas, Ronnie has been guiding for over 24 years. He specialises in both fly-fishing and light-tackle fishing for bonefish and permit.
