Sailfish are popular targets for tropical fishermen.
Tropical fishing vacations are a great way to include even those who do not normally fish. Other activities, such as snorkeling and scuba diving, are available for non-fishing vacationers, or they can go along for the ride and watch the excitement as anglers try to land a trophy fish. Either way, the end of the day presents a tropical sunset and peaceful shores.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica offers tropical fishing buffs a treat in the pristine waters of the South Pacific coast. Crocodile Bay Resort provides great accommodations as well as fishing boats to enjoy a tropical fishing vacation. Comfortable guestrooms offer queen beds and air conditioning, and Jacuzzi suites are available on the 44-acre property. The boats, readily stocked with equipment and live bait, range in size from 24 feet to 35 feet. The waters are teeming with marlin, tuna, snapper, dorado and many other types of fish, and the resort provides an experienced crew to assist anglers. For those who prefer, inshore fishing is available. At the end of the day, weary anglers can find relief at the resort’s luxury spa.
Crocodile Bay Resort
USA Office
1250 North McDowell, Petaluma, CA 94954
USA 1.800.733.1115
crocodilebay.com
Belize
The waters of the sea around Belize offer anglers the opportunity to fly fish, troll or take to the deep waters for tarpon, black tuna, yellow-fin tuna, grouper, Wahoo and mackerel. Bone fishing is also popular in this area. Fishing gear, except for lures and flies, is included in this tropical fishing vacation. Accommodations in a quaint guesthouse, owned by an experienced local guide, include seafront guestroom, breakfast each day, and lunch the days of guided fishing.
Destinations Belize
General Delivery
Stann Creek District
Placencia, Belize
011-501-523-4018
destinationsbelize.com
Guatemala
Anglers can find plenty of sailfish flying through the waters around Guatemala. December to May is peak season, and releases number up to 20 per day during this time. Other fish to be taken include roosterfish, tuna, dorado and marlin. Year round fishing action keeps experienced guides busy and anglers happy. Casa Vieja is an American style fishing lodge with a small fleet of eight boats. Fishing packages include daily breakfast and dinner and lunches aboard the boat on fishing days.
Aqua Adventures
Captain Gene Kelly
PO Box 2104
Montauk, NY 11954
631-668-2019
Mexico
Just south of Cancun lies a private gated resort dedicated to offering excellent accommodations as well as excellent fishing. A sampling of the features of Puerto Adventuras includes luxurious condominiums and hotels, retail shops, a golf course and a relaxing spa. Enjoy fishing on the Riviera Maya with Captain Rick’s Fishing Charters, aboard boats ranging in size from a 23-foot Seacraft to a 56-foot yacht. Well-seasoned, English speaking captains put their experience to work, providing professional gear and fighting chairs for battling with large fish. Captain Rick’s offers several types of charters, including trolling for sailfish and marlin, bottom fishing for snapper and grouper, or combination charters. Fly-fishing is also good in this area.
Capt. Rick's Adventures
Carretera Chetumal Km. 269.5 Puerto Aventuras
Quintana Roo, Mexico
888- 449-3562
captainricksfishing.com
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