Fishing in Costa Rica set to get EVEN better as government approves new industrial fishing reform bill
Good news for those fishing in Costa Rica – The fishing in about to get EVEN better! Costa Rica government passes tuna reform bill pushing commercial fishing boats 80 miles offshore Between 2000 and 2012 it was notoriously difficult to catch good size tuna in Costa Rica with most catches falling in the “football” category. […]
ICAST 2022 Visit – Fishing Gear and Apparel Recap
Our Visit to the Annual ICAST Sport Fishing Show in Orlando 2022 Every year we pay a visit to our partners and sponsors at ICAST, the world’s largest freshwater and saltwater fishing show to find the latest fishing lures and gear to give our anglers the edge Unlike the last couple of years at ICAST, […]
Marlin Show Up Big to Close the Season
This season offered some fantastic fishing with Marlin and Tuna making a big showing to close out the year. It was a fantastic season for all of us here at the Zancudo Lodge! Our 2022 Season has officially gone out with a “bang” or I guess we should say “splash” as lots of marlin showed […]
Zancudo Lodge Update April – March 2022
The Tides of March at The Zancudo Lodge, Costa Rica Marlin, tuna and roosterfish make a strong showing in March If variety is the spice of life, The Zancudo Lodge has been the place to be in Costa Rica for sport fishing this past March with some anglers boating over 4 species in a single […]
March Madness: 500lb Black Marlin leads the charge this month
March has been a literal blue-water buffet at The Zancudo Lodge, Costa Rica Black Marlin, tuna, dorado, and sailfish keep the reels screaming Southern Costa Rica is proving once again why it’s a top global sport fishing destination, especially this time of the year. Since our last report it’s been more of the […]
8th Annual White Water Shootout
The fishing action was non-stop at this annual Costa Rica event For the eighth consecutive year, White Water Marine joined us at The Zancudo Lodge, Costa Rica for a friendly inshore/offshore fishing tournament. Over the course of three days, the fish gods were smiling as the tuna bite and marlin action were both above average […]
Big Tuna, Dorado and Marlin Welcome Guests in December
Reeling in the New Year along with some BIG Tuna, Dorado and LOTS of Marlin The fishing was on fire in December with marlin, sailfish, dorado and some massive tuna The opening weeks at The Zancudo Lodge, Costa Rica were on fire as anglers were met with a full on buffet of offshore monsters including […]
Fishing Update December 6, 2021
Big bull dorado, blue marlin and tuna make a showing at The Zancudo Lodge The action shows no signs of letting up The big fish just keep on coming. Today every boat caught a blue marlin with a total of 19 over the past three days. Tons of monster dorado are keeping both the blue […]
December 3, 2021 Report
Reeling in the New Year along with some BIG Tuna, Dorado and LOTS of Marlin The fishing was on fire in December with marlin, sailfish, dorado and some massive tuna The opening weeks at The Zancudo Lodge, Costa Rica were on fire as anglers were met with a full on buffet of offshore monsters including […]
Big tuna put on a welcoming party for guests in December
Highlights include a cow (yellowfin tuna) tipping the scales at 262lbs I love this time of the the year for fishing in the Southern Zone of Costa Rica. We have been opened for just two days and the fishing has been simply amazing. Guests have gone 6-10 on blue marlin. Coco rang the bell yesterday […]
