Set in the lush wilderness of Costa Rica's northern Caribbean coast, Tortuguero offers legendary saltwater and freshwater fishing adventures within its 400,000-acre conservation area. This biodiverse paradise is globally revered for its exceptional tarpon fishing, where the mighty "Silver Kings" reaching 150 pounds prowl river mouths and coastal waters year-round, with peak action from May to October. Anglers witness explosive surface strikes while trolling plugs or sight-casting jigs along the legendary Tortuguero Canals.
The region’s labyrinth of jungle waterways and Caribbean coastlines delivers thrilling diversity beyond tarpon. Fish battles snook in estuary zones, target acrobatic jack crevalle in the surf, or challenge barracuda and mackerel in inshore areas. Freshwater lagoons add rainbow bass and machaca to the catch list, creating unrivaled multispecies opportunities. Techniques range from fly fishing in river currents to spinning and jigging across the ecosystem’s dynamic habitats.
Accessible only by boat or small aircraft, Tortuguero’s remote canals and beaches immerse anglers in raw tropical beauty. Howler monkeys and macaws accompany fishing expeditions through emerald corridors, while sea turtles nest along untouched shores. Guides with decades of local expertise navigate this watery wonderland—ensuring encounters with prehistoric tarpon and other hard-fighting trophies unfold against a backdrop of pristine rainforest and Caribbean waves.