About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Nestled on the banks of the mighty Rio Colorado—Costa Rica’s largest river by volume and just a mile from the sea—this unforgettable fishing adventure puts you in the heart of the Barra del Colorado Wildlife Refuge. Spanning over 400,000 acres, this is the second-largest rainforest preserve in Central America and a true haven for wildlife and world-class fishing.

You’ll have quick access to the Caribbean's most productive tarpon waters and the chance to chase silver kings inshore, target snook, Spanish mackerel, Jack Crevalle, barracuda, and tripletail, or run offshore for wahoo, tuna, and dorado. For freshwater enthusiasts, nearby rainforest streams and lagoons offer action-packed battles with guapote, mojarra, and machaca.

A Typical Fishing Day:

The lodge follows a laid-back but efficient daily schedule built around maximizing time on the water:

5:00 AM – Wake-up call and breakfast

5:30 AM – Head out with your guide

11:00 AM – Return for lunch and a siesta

1:30 PM – Afternoon fishing session

5:00 PM – Return to the dock

5:30 PM – Happy hour

6:30 PM – Buffet-style dinner

Prefer to fish all day? Just let your guide and the staff know—they’ll pack a lunch to keep you going.

Boats & Gear:

Fish from 23’ deep V-hull fiberglass boats powered by 150 HP Yamaha motors—perfect for navigating rough water and reaching offshore hot spots. Each boat is equipped with fish finders, marine radios, and full safety gear.

For stream and lagoon fishing, hop aboard a 16’ aluminum Tracker skiff with a Bimini top—ideal for working jungle channels in pursuit of aggressive freshwater species.

All spinning and casting gear is included, with stocked tackle boxes provided. A limited supply of fly gear is available (first-come, first-served; breakage fees apply). Your English-speaking guides are highly experienced and dialed in to the local bite.

The Lodge:

Founded in 1992, the lodge accommodates up to 24 guests in air-conditioned duplex-style rooms, each with 2–3 queen beds, ensuite tiled bathrooms with hot water, walk-in closets, satellite TV, and limited Wi-Fi.

Three buffet-style meals are served daily, and the lodge is well-known for its delicious food. The open bar includes Costa Rican beer, non-alcoholic beer, house wine, local rum, vodka, and whiskey. Call liquors are available for $5 per drink, and specialty beer requests can be arranged when booking.

Daily laundry service is included, and the lush surroundings are alive with tropical birds, monkeys, and more.

What’s Included:

- Airport reception
- Three ground transfers in San José
- Round-trip charter flight to the lodge
- Air-conditioned lodging
- Three buffet-style meals daily
- Open bar (beer, house wine, liwuor)
- Wi-Fi access
- Daily laundry service
- Guided fishing (one full day per night stayed)
- Use of rods and reels

Note: Package rates reflect the same number of nights as fishing days. A Single Angler package includes one angler per room and boat. A Two Angler package includes two anglers sharing a room and boat.

What’s Not Included:

- International airfare
- Hotels/meals in San José
- Fishing license ($25, paid at the lodge)
- Gratuities for guides and staff
- Rapalas and flies (available at the tackle shop)
- Top-shelf liquor
- Global Rescue or travel insurance
- Any items not listed under inclusions

Best Time to Fish:

The lodge is open year-round, but prime tarpon fishing runs from March–May and September–October. Offshore species like tuna, wahoo, and dorado are also red-hot during these months. Inshore targets like snook, cubera snapper, and Spanish mackerel are available most of the year, and freshwater fishing stays consistently productive.

If you're looking to pair serious fishing with an immersive jungle adventure, this lodge delivers an experience like no other—wild, remote, and absolutely unforgettable.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Lodging

Lodging is included.

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 60 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

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Pricing Matrix

	3 days	4 days	5 days	6 days	7 days
1 Person	$4,550.00	$5,500.00	$6,730.00	$7,575.00	$8,180.00
2 People	$8,100.00	$9,830.00	$11,560.00	$13,290.00	$14,500.00
3 People (two boats)	$16,200.00	$19,660.00	$23,120.00	$26,580.00	$29,000.00
4 People (two boats)	$16,200.00	$19,660.00	$23,120.00	$26,580.00	$29,000.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Michael H.

Outfitter

About Your Guide

Michael H.

Outfitter

Meet Michael and his team—hosts of a world-class tarpon fishing experience on Costa Rica’s Rio Colorado. Just minutes from a thriving population of resident, year-round giant tarpon, this lodge offers anglers the rare chance to battle fish weighing well into triple digits, along with opportunities for snook, river species, and offshore tuna, wahoo, and sailfish.

Hospitality is at the heart of every stay. From comfortable accommodations and great meals to seamless service on and off the water, the staff handles every detail so you can focus on fishing. Their guide team brings more than a century of combined experience, knowing the tides, channels, and river systems like home—and they love helping guests succeed.

Top-tier gear, fully stocked boats, experienced captains, and warm, attentive service come standard. Whether you're chasing your first tarpon or returning for another shot at a giant, Michael and his crew are committed to making it a trip of a lifetime.

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About The Lodge

This lodging is included in the cost of your trip.

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Pococi, Limón Province, Costa Rica

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About Your Boat

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Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Custom
Boat Length: 23'
Boat Restroom: No

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Custom
Boat Length: 23'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: All boats are equipped with Fish Finders, VHF 25 Watt Radios, and full Safety Equipment. Each boat has a “T” top and dual aft fighting chairs. Our 23’ boats are the Fastest, Largest and Safest boats on the Caribbean coast.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Lodging

Lodging is included.

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 60 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Target Species

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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Fly Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Everything Else to Know

All gear is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Michael will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 60 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 60 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

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