Costa Rica
From the deep blue to the mangrove-lined shores, this region delivers it all, trophy sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna, dorado, snapper, grouper, roosterfish, and more. The abundance of bait in the Golfo Dulce creates a natural buffet, keeping predators close and action steady. Offshore waters offer thrilling big-game runs, while inshore fishing means hard-fighting species just minutes from port.
Costa Rica is known worldwide for its rich biodiversity, friendly people, and pura vida lifestyle, and the southern zone is its wild heart. Golfito, once a bustling banana port, is now a peaceful fishing hub surrounded by lush rainforest and glassy bays. Across the gulf, Puerto Jiménez borders the legendary Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park, where scarlet macaws soar overhead and howler monkeys call from the trees.
Touch down in San José, then soar over lush rainforest and shimmering coastline on a quick 45-minute flight to Puerto Jiménez or Golfito,or take the wheel for a breathtaking 5-hour drive through rolling mountains, vibrant villages, and well-paved coastal roads.
Golfito offer stays to match your style, from elegant 4-star hotels with full amenities to charming 3-star options that deliver comfort and local flavor.
Availability: Year Round
Panama
The Wilderness Lodge – Remote, Rugged, and Ready for Serious Fishing
For anglers craving a truly off-the-grid experience, the Wilderness Lodge offers exclusive access to Panama’s wildest coastline, reachable only by boat, with no roads, no crowds, just pure fishing. You’ll be the sole guests, with prime fishing grounds right at your doorstep and every day spent chasing heavy hitters like snapper, grouper, bluefin trevally, wahoo, dorado, yellowfin tuna, sailfish, and marlin.
Fish from a 28-foot center console outfitted with top gear and safety equipment, with all tackle provided for every species. Rustic but comfortable lodge accommodations, meals prepared daily, and a peaceful jungle soundtrack complete the adventure.
Pack light and get ready for five days of hard-hitting action in some of the most untouched waters on the planet, this is fishing far from anywhere else.
Playa Malena – Panama’s Untouched Angler’s Paradise
Discover a wild, pristine stretch of Panama’s west coast where dense mangroves meet crystal-clear waters alive with trophy fish. Playa Malena offers adventurous anglers access to sailfish, marlin, tuna, dorado, snapper, grouper, roosterfish, and more, all in a peaceful, authentic coastal setting far from the crowds.
Stay steps from your daily departure point in comfortable, air-conditioned accommodations with kitchenette, and fish aboard a fully licensed 28-foot panga equipped with everything you need. Expect rolling, jigging, and casting action paired with local charm and fresh-catch dining options.
With personalized guiding focused on your target species, Playa Malena promises an unforgettable fishing experience in one of Panama’s best-kept secrets.
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Guided Fishing Calendar – Panama
The Wilderness Lodge & Playa Malena
Tahiti
This isn’t a luxury resort trip. There are no hotels, bars, or souvenir shops, just remote atolls where you’ll likely be the only angler on the water. When off the boat, enjoy swimming, snorkeling, or connecting with welcoming locals.
Fishing here is world-class, with opportunities to target aggressive marlin, powerful tuna, colorful dolphinfish, and fast-paced wahoo. If you’re seeking an authentic, off-the-grid fishing adventure with incredible species and untouched waters, Tahiti’s atolls deliver like nowhere else.
Availability: February 2026
Galapagos
To preserve this incredible ecosystem, only a limited number of native Galapagueños work here, primarily in park services, the coast guard, and the Ecuadorian Navy. Responsible tourism is carefully managed in partnership with the Park Service to ensure minimal environmental impact while supporting local communities.
The Galapagos is a true angler’s paradise, home to black and blue marlin and world-renowned as a mecca for striped marlin, he most acrobatic billfish of all. The productive banks off San Cristobal provide some of the best opportunities on the planet to hook multiple striped marlin in a day, with 30 to 50 sightings not uncommon.
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