Costa Rica Fishing Tournaments

Costa Rica hosts several international fishing tournaments annually. Some celebrated events include the Lucas Oil Offshore World Championship and the Los Suenos Signature Triple Crown. In 2017, the first place position went to our good friends on-board the 38′ Custom.

There are very few places in the world that come close to what Los Suenos has to offer when it comes to sport fishing. Anglers across the globe consider Los Suenos the “Fishing Capital of the World.” The location is the preferred sport fishing destination due to its renowned billfish.

Now, let’s get to the most popular Costa Rica Fishing Tournaments.

The Dorado Derby

This is a one-day team event with top honors going to the team that bags the heaviest dorado in the tournament. The Dorado Derby is an annual event and takes place every November. At the end of the event, the organizers award cash and other prizes to the first, second, and third-placed teams with the most massive dorado.

Quepos Billfish Cup

Marina Pez Vela Championship Series Event / IGFA Tournament – Gun Division.

This is a two-day team event where teams with the most billfish release points at the end of the tournament get top-team honors. Prizes, which include cash and trophies, are paid down to the top three teams (first, second, and third-place) with the most accumulated points for sailfish and marlin releases.

Marina Pez Vela Open

This event is a two-day sportfishing event that pairs with several other fishing tournaments in Costa Rica.
Two New Divisions:

• The Gun Division: Participants have to catch and release their billfish all by themselves. International Game Fish Association rules apply.
• The Fun Division: In this division, charter crews can help hook a fish before passing the rod to anglers. Boats of all sizes are allowed to participate.

Annual Pelagic Rockstar Offshore Tournament

This is a team event with awards, cash, and prizes worth over 500,000 USD. Branded “Central America’s Largest and Richest Fishing Tournament,” the annual event sees teams travel from around the world to contest for the highly-prestigious title of Rockstar Offshore Tournament Grand Champion and bag some serious bucks. To date, the tournament has awarded over 2 million USD in cash prizes and several hundred thousand dollars in cash prizes to winners.

Signature Triple Crown

Battle Other Anglers in the Billfish Capital of the World.

Marina and Los Suenos Resort, located in Playa Herradura along the Central Pacific Coast, is proud and honored to sponsor the world’s most competitive billfish tournaments. The event’s story at Los Suenos started in 2004 as it was first held here. Sixteen-years down the line, the tournament has become one of the fiercest billfish events globally, drawing teams from Brazil, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Russia, The United States, and Venezuela.

The fishery in Los Suenos is unique, the ocean is mostly flat-calm, and the weather is enjoyable and temperate all-year-round. Combine these ingredients with a backdrop of the Los Suenos Resort, and what you get is a magical setting that can’t be replicated or found anywhere else in the world. To learn more about what Los Suenos has to offer, visit their website.

The Best Time to Visit Costa Rica

Are you interested in traveling to Costa Rica? Jaco may be the ideal destination for you. After arriving at San Jose International Airport, Jaco is only about an hour and a half away. It is located on the Pacific Coast, which is well known for its beauty. Jaco exudes small-town charm but still packs in plenty of fun, with a booming nightlife and lots of sights to see.

Many tourists enjoy seeing the animals in this part of the world, and Costa Rica does not disappoint. There are monkey tours and crocodile tours. Travelers have the option to go on more traditional horseback riding tours as well. Those with an adventurous spirit can try out whitewater rafting, canyoning, and even ziplining! Jaco has the advantage of being situated close to Tortuga Island and Manuel Antonio National Park, two tourist attractions that are quite popular in Costa Rica. For all these reasons and more, Jaco should not be overlooked during your next trip to Costa Rica!

When planning a fishing excursion in Costa Rica, you must understand the type of fish you will encounter during your trip. Here is our fishing guide for Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Waters to make things easier for you.

Helping Fishermen Fulfill their Fishing Dreams

At Costa Rica Fishing Kings, we offer fishing enthusiasts the chance to experience out-of-this-world offshore and exemplary inshore sportfishing. While fish populations rise and fall with the seasons, any time of the year is a great time to book a world-class charter boat in Costa Rica. And while there are no guarantees when fishing, you can rest assured that you’ll be bagging anywhere from ten to thirty billfish in a single day when they’re in season.

Whether you’re booking an intimate singular experience or an expedition for a large group or corporate retreat, we can find a sportfishing boat for you. First-class captains and crew from around the world and professional help are at your service. Are you looking for a professional sportfishing charter? Check out some of the options we have for a chance to find something that matches your needs.

Get in touch with our agents now and book a saltwater fishing adventure unlike any you’ve ever experienced!