Best Fishing Vacations in Costa Rica and Panama
Fishing in the tropics is in the bucket list of many anglers. Both seasoned experts and beginners can find the perfect fit for their needs at our destinations. Get a seamless experience with professional assistance and create memories that will last a lifetime!
Unbeatable Fishing Destinations
There are endless locations and lodging options across Central America that we can help you with. We specialize in fishing vacation packages to Costa Rica and Panama: simply choose a destination and you’ll be there in no time.
Fishing Vacations: Professional Advice for Anglers in Central America
Fishing Vacations was born from the idea of a central site that offers expert advice on all things fishing. While others proclaim to be experts that know all things fishing from around the world, we focus on the markets we know!
Both Costa Rica and Panama are world-renowned for some of the best offshore, inshore and freshwater fishing in the world. Discover their wonders for yourself in a personalized fishing package designed for your needs and wants.
How to Get the Best Fishing Trip
As fishermen ourselves, we know the challenge of planning a quality fishing trip. These are the key aspects to consider when planning a truly world-class experience.
1. Pick the Right Destination for the Right Catch
Most fish can be found throughout the year in several locations. So once you know where you want to go, you can decide which species you want to fish for. Then it’s time to narrow down to the details, which really make the difference.
Picking the right destination is only part of the battle. The destination and target species will determine the best time of year and the type of fishing trip you’ll want, as well as the best lodgings and tours for you. From fishing luxury resorts to jungle adventures, this trip can have it all.
2. Define the Time and Crew
Knowing where you’re going lets you ask the right follow-up questions. When is the best season to travel? Where should you fish from? Who should you fish with? Which hotel is right for you?
These are the most important questions in our minds to create the perfect fishing package vacation for you. It’s true that when the fishing is great, any guide or captain can catch fish. However, when the bite gets tough, the guides and captains are the ones who pull out all the stops to make things happen.
Knowing personally the boats, captains, and crews helps us make the recommendations that will put you in the water at the right time and the right place to maximize your chances.
3. Get a Personalized Package from a Local Expert
This is what we do. Our team of fishing experts is devoted to offering truly unbiased recommendations on where to fish, when to fish, and who to fish with.
The goal is simple: let us help you navigate the murky waters of planning your trip. We will build a completely customizable itinerary to fit you like a glove.
This is not a one-size-fits-all experience, which all too often people find themselves booking. It’s about making the fishing vacation of your dreams come true.
4. Book the Fishing Trip of a Lifetime
Ready for the next step? Check the itinerary designed for you and modify it until it’s exactly what you want. Then simply book and let us take care of everything else.
If you have any questions about your target species, ideal dates to catch them, or if you want to know more about your preferred country to visit, contact us and we’ll gladly help.
Meet the Team
This team of travel and fishing experts are more than happy to help you make the most of your trip to Central America.
Justin DeBoom – Costa Rica & Panama Expert
Originally from Florida, I have lived, traveled and fished throughout Costa Rica and Central America for the past decade. After fishing all over this amazing area from coast to coast and competing in all the major tournaments here, I now take great pride in helping other anglers plan one of a kind world-class fishing adventures.
Sebastian Rojas – Costa Rica Fishing Expert
I’m a Costa Rican angler with a lifelong passion for fishing, raised casting lines in the rivers of northern Costa Rica, home to species like snook, machaca, mojarra, and guapote. For the past 4 years, I’ve worked full-time in sportfishing, exploring both inshore and offshore waters. Today, I help travelers experience Costa Rica’s world-renowned fishing through fully customized packages. Whether you’re after trophy marlin or wild river action, I’ll make it happen. Let’s fish where it matters.
Ulrik Oldenburg – Costa Rica Fishing Expert
A Danish citizen with deep roots in Costa Rica, I’ve been fishing these waters since the age of 11. Raised between Costa Rica and the United States, I developed a lifelong passion for the ocean and the outdoors. I completed my high school education in Costa Rica before earning my degree from Texas A&M University. Since the 1980s, Costa Rica has been home—on and off—and for the past 25 years, I’ve made it my permanent base. With decades of experience on the water, I bring local knowledge, international perspective, and a genuine love for the sport of fishing.
Matthew Briscoe – Costa Rica Fishing Expert
I grew up in rural Ohio, fishing from the moment I could hold a rod. Long summer days were spent casting lines into the pond on our property, dreaming of one day becoming a professional fisherman. That passion followed me to college, where I earned degrees in Fish and Wildlife Biology and Environmental Science—while, of course, continuing to fish every chance I got. Since moving to Costa Rica, I’ve traveled the country extensively and fished all along the Pacific Coast and the Northeastern Caribbean. If you’re looking for world-class fishing, it simply doesn’t get much better than Costa Rica. I can’t wait to help you plan the fishing trip of a lifetime!