COSTA RICA TARPON FISHING CANO NEGRO

Costa Rica tarpon fishing.

Huge fish.

Spectacular jumpers and fighters, they’re called Silver Kings for good reason.

And Costa Rica tarpon fishing is some of the best anywhere.

Period.

Imagine hooking a 200 pounder.

Again and again it leaps from the water, testing all your skill.

It’s an unbelievable sight on the ocean.

But you’re not on the ocean.

You’re in a little boat, miles inland, battling this monster in a 40’ wide river.

Welcome to Cano Negro. Never heard of it? Doesn’t surprise me because it is really remote, virtually on the Nicaraguan border.

I have a map for you. Click on the link below to see where to go for that special Costa Rica fishing experience.

You’ll see the Cano Negro Park towards the top of the map of Costa Rica just below the little northern town of Los Chiles.

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You can get your fishing license from the local ranger station or fishing lodges.

At Cano Negro you’ll also be able to tour the lagoon, go horseback riding, rent kayaks and bikes, and take birding and ecological tours.

The area is absolutely filled with migratory and native birds and other wildlife.

But. . . it’s the big one you’ll be after on your Costa Rica vacation.

How big? Well, tarpon can go to 350 pounds. No kidding.

Compare the size of the tarpon with the woman in the top graphic.

See why they’re called Silver Kings? You could see many over 100 pounds.

The Best Time to Travel to Costa Rica for River Tarpon

Plan on at least three days.

How to Get There

You can also take a short flight from San Jose or Liberia.

During the dry season, there’s a dirt road to Cano Negro but during the rainy season, you’ll need a boat from Los Chiles.

Imagine Costa Rica tarpon fishing. Beautiful weather, beautiful country. Big fish.

You don't have to imagine it.

Just do it!

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