we2rreddy Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Could someone tell me if there is any type of freshwater fishing in CR. What type of fish (bass, bream) ? We are planning on bringing all our tackle, rods etc. Thanks The Rushings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadknow Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Yes there is but don't know enough to say much about it. Check out http://clubpesca.forumup.com/index.php?mforum=clubpesca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdocop Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 I would strongly urge you NOT to bring all of your U. S. fishing tackle with you to CR. There is some fresh water fishing, but what with licensing and all, I would imagine it would be difficult to arrange for. How is your Spanish? Have you ever been there before? Have made reservations anywhere (- that would be a good place to start with your questions, as they should be able to tell you what is available). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieH Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 I haven't fished for these, but certainly have enjoyed eating them: - cachi trout (from cachi lake near Orosi) - tilapia (usually farmed) I've read about (and passed by signs) places that let you fish for your lunch (they supply tackle). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabo941 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 I didn't know that we need a fresh-water license, where do you get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
we2rreddy Posted May 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 I didn't know that we need a fresh-water license, where do you get one? It tells you on the web site: therealcostarica.com $24 yr for a license B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabo941 Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 TG has a great site, but I could not find the info on a fresh-water fishing license. I have never heard of one and don't know anyone that has. I have never been ask for my salt-water license by the Costas or anyone else when we are out on our boat, just at the docks when I have gone on a charter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TicoGrande Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 I think I have a nice site too, but I cannot ever recall writing about a fresh water license! Send me my URL so I can verify correctness! That thing is like 500 pages and I cannot remember what I wrote as I get older. TG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdocop Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Sabo, what docks? what charter? Are you, by any chance, confusing your deep sea fishing with inland, stream or lake fishing? I, too have a recollection of a license being required (by law, but it IS a Tico law, remember), and I know someone who showed my his Tico license a few years back......but I can't speak to whether fishing licenses are mentioned on Tim's site........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabo941 Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 What I was tring to say is, never when I was fishing in fresh water on or off a boat, or on my boat in salt water has any one ask to see a license. Yes in the past, before I had my boat here and I took charters out of Quepos or Jaco they sold me a license on the dock. FYI My wife and kids did not have to buy one as the thought that they was just along for the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netcamguy Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 The freshwater fishing I have read about is at Lake Arenal with a few guides available. Both of the main species targeted I had never heard of before. Also there is fishing on the river that is the northern border on the East Coast. I was looking for when/if I am able to move down so I could have a cheap little place to run off to for a half day. Really I plan to fish saltwater much more. If others in the group are not comfortable with going "out to sea" you should consider some of the great near shore fishing. Literally just past the breakers in most places. Also tarpon on the Caribbean side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabo941 Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 I fish it all, from the smallest stream, to the deep blue. Just me, but I would rather be on the Caribbean fishing a creek than at lake Arenal. But the near shore on the central Pacific is where I spend most of my time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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