Costa Rica Fishing Vacations
From Casual to World Class Sportfishing
Located on the Golfo Dulce, one of the deepest gulfs in the world, and minutes from the mouth of the Pacific Ocean, Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is perfectly located to enjoy both world class off-shore (i.e. deep sea) and in-shore fishing adventures! We offer a variety of fishing opportunities -ranging from a casual hour of late afternoon fishing right off our pier for small bonito or snapper to a full day of world class sportfishing for sailfish, marlin, tuna and dorado. And… lots of options in between.
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In Shore Fishing with Playa Nicuesa Boats, Guides, Equipment
We fish from our pier, the shore, kayaks and from Nicuesa’s local panga boats (24 foot boats with 115 horsepower four stroke engines). You will fish with lodge’s team of local guides familiar with fishing all the gulf’s best spots.
- Trolling with our boats in vicinity of lodge and nearby coves. We usually go for 1.5 to 2.5 hours either early morning 6:00 to 8:00 AM, or before sunset 4:00 to 6:00 PM. This trip offers beautiful scenery, calm waters and the opportunity to catch bonito, pacific mackerel, skip jack tuna, barracuda, and many types of jack fish and snapper. $70/PER HOUR – Includes, Captain, Guide, Equipment
- Pier and Shore Fishing - Fishing from our pier and beach. Good action in early morning and late afternoon for snapper, jacks, bonito and large needle fish. Use our rods or join the locals and learn how to fish from a hand line. NO CHARGE, We supply equipment
- Kayak Fishing - We have kayaks equipped with rod holders for fishing along the beautiful rock shoreline of the Gulf for a variety of fish. Troll with lures or follow the rocky shoreline and cast into the shallow waters for snapper and barracuda. (see Trolling above) NO CHARGE, We supply equipment
- Golfo Dulce/ Rio Esquinas Fishing Tour - Trolling for fish and bait combined with anchoring and casting from boat at river mouths and within the brackish mangrove filled waters of the Esquinas River. This is an excellent opportunity to catch larger fish including various snapper, snook and large jack fish, and with some luck, the prized roosterfish! Best at certain tides. $350 Flat (1-6 pax) In Shore Fishing (Nicuesa Panga; 6am-12pm)
Off Shore (i.e. Deep Sea) Pacific Ocean Sportfishing
Come to Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge and enjoy world class fishing! Each day, fish with the area’s best captains and boats while staying in beautiful rainforest accommodations at Playa Nicuesa. The Pacific Ocean in Southern Costa Rica is one of the best fishing spots in the world for a variety of species including Sailfish, Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, and Dorado (Mahi Mahi or Dolphin fish). Also found here in the Gulf are Roosterfish, Snapper, Snook and large Jack fish.
We use only the area’s best captains and equipment. These boats will pick you up in the A.M at our pier and return you at the end of the day. Full day tours usually leave Nicuesa at 6:30am returning between 3 and 4 in the afternoon. It is approximately 50 minutes to the mouth of the Pacific and then you will go from 5 to 20 miles offshore.
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The Mango Guest House is a 2 story accommodation that has 4 private rooms. Set in a beautiful jungle garden area with mango trees on all sides and open views of the surrounding rainforest. Each room has private entrance, beautiful hardwood floors, private bathroom, private terrace, louver doors and windows that wrap around the room to afford panoramic views. Rooms have queen beds (or twin beds upon request) with mosquito netting and ceiling fans. The Mango Guest House is separate from the Main Lodge. 
The mango house is great for all types of travelers. Especially a good choice for friends or families that want to be close, but also have the privacy of your own room with private bathroom. Also great for single travelers or those who are a bit nervous about staying in the jungle, as the mango rooms are more in an open area then the private cabins that are tucked into the rainforest. 
Also great for parties of approximately 6-10 that want to rent all 4 rooms at once.
These cabins are very private and set apart from all other accommodations. Tucked into the rainforest affording you a unique feeling of being in an amazing natural setting, yet with design and comfort details that has been described as simple yet jungle chic. Each cabin has a private entrance, beautiful hardwood floors, private open air shower-bathroom, private terrace, louver doors and windows that wrap around the room to afford panoramic views. Cabins have queen beds (or twin beds upon request) with mosquito netting and ceiling fans. The garden open air shower is within the cabin's bathroom, yet allows you to look at nature all around. Look out for the peeping monkeys! 
The new Cabin Suite is also very private and set apart from all other accommodations. Tucked into the rainforest affording you a unique feeling of being in an amazing natural setting, yet with design and comfort details that have been described as simple, yet jungle-chic. 
The cabin has a private entrance, beautiful hardwood floors, private open air shower-bathroom, private terrace,mosquito netting over the beds, ceiling fans, louver doors and windows that wrap around the room to afford panoramic views of the surrounding jungle. The Cabin Suite is similar in size to the two bedroom cabin, but set in a large loft like room with a removable 
partition wall to add flexible space for families and groups. With the partition in place it creates two large bedrooms that can accommodate 4 to 5 guests in a variety of bedding options. The Cabin Suite is also great for couples seeking more space, as well as the luxury of a comfortable sitting area, set up with a couch and chairs. 
This is a private cabin much like the single cabins but larger with two bedrooms and a common den that can also be converted for another bedroom. This is a great choice for families, especially with younger children. The cabin is set at the edge of the jungle but only a few steps from the main lodge building. Each cabin has a private entrance, beautiful hardwood floors, private open air shower-bathroom, private terrace, mosquito netting over the beds, ceiling fans, louver doors and windows that wrap around the room to afford panoramic views of the jungle. 
The cabin has one large bathroom complete with our signature garden open air shower that is designed to allow you to look at nature all around. The cabin can accommodate up to 5 people. 
However, we recommend that families with older children or groups of adults that want to be near each other also consider two rooms in the mango guest house. Two rooms in mango guest house will give you more privacy amongst your group and an additional bathroom.
