12 Feb 2025
Experience one of the most exciting sportfishing destinations on the planet.
Target Blue, Black and Striped Marlin, Mahi Mahi and Yellowfin Tuna in responsible fishing areas in Costa Rica.
Enjoy the ultimate big game fishing experience in the hidden Golfito Bay.
Breathtaking Costa Rica isn’t just a marine and jungle paradise, it’s one of the world’s great sportfishing destinations.
To experience the sport at its finest, head to stunning Golfito Bay on Costa Rica’s beautifully secluded southern Pacific coast. Home to Marina Bahia Golfito, an IGY destination providing an idyllic, laidback base for your next sportfishing adventure of a lifetime.
Whether you bring your own vessel on one of the convenient yacht transports that drop off right next to the marina docks or charter one of the well-equipped vessels docked here year-round, you are sure to experience some of the best fishing grounds in the world.
Experience the thrill of big game fishing
You really are spoilt for choices when it comes to trophy game and exotic species in Costa Rica, one of the most biodiverse places on earth. This is where top anglers go in search of the big one.
Record-breaking catches include:
- Blue Marlin
- Black Marlin
- Striped Marlin
- Yellowfin Tuna
- Sailfish
- Mahi Mahi
- Crevalle Jack
- Black Snook
- Cubera Snapper
- Wahoo
Golfito Bay: house of nature and home of big game sportfishing
Golfito Bay, located on south pacific coast of Costa Rica, is rapidly emerging as the ‘go to’ sportfishing destination, superyacht owners and charterers.
Pacific sailfish are especially plentiful November through April. Winter is also great for wahoo and dorado.
Marlin bite is from November through June, while roosterfish and snapper are plentiful November right through to August. For yellowfin tuna all year round.
Your luxury base
Marina Bahia Golfito, nestled in calm waters at the top of the bay, provides the perfect base for your sportfishing adventure thanks to its exceptional facilities, amenities, and stunning location.
Magnificently equipped, the marina features 54 slips with amenities that include concierge services, a helipad, ship store, and fast fueling. The marina is also located just a five-minute drive to the nearest airstrip (45-min flight to San Jose).
It is the ideal location to bring your fleet with yacht transport drops in Golfito. The marina boasts some of the most competitive rates in Costa Rica for seasonal, annual and fleet berthing.
The Wow factor
What makes Golfito truly special is the extraordinary natural environment, with spectacular waterfalls, lush tropical rainforests and incredible flora and fauna at every turn.
Where else can you experience an exhilarating big game sportfishing one moment and see macaws, monkeys, and jaguars the next?
For more information, including details of an exciting new sportfishing tournament planned in May 2025, please visit Marina Bahia Golfito or contact our concierge for more information t: +506 8598 3000 / e: [email protected].
