Costa
Rica
freshwater fishing
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Costa
Rica 's northern province feature a couple of inland lakes which make up
for some very interesting Costa Rica freshwater fishing: Arenal Volcano
And Caño Negro sport fishing paradise provides angles with a shot at
fishing rainbow-bass (Parachromis dovii),
alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula), tarpon (Megalops atlanticus), machaca (brycon guatemalensis),
jaguar guapote (Parachromis managuensis) and tilapia. |
Costa Rica freshwater fishing near Arenal Volcano & Caño Negro
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Costa Rica lake fishing in Caño Negro.
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The biggest of the lakes is Arenal, Fortuna which has an area of 80 square
kilometers and a length of 42 km. This man made lake fed by a
multitude of rivers was form when a dam was constructed
on the southeast side for producing hydroelectric power. The lake is loaded with
rainbow-bass and machaca, with the occasional 6 to 10 lb tilapia. This
is a premier Costa Rica freshwater sport fishing destination, so there are
a lot of options on boats and accommodations for every budget. |
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The second largest body of water
for practicing Costa Rica freshwater fishing is in the area is called Caño Negro
(Cano negro tours available) with 800 hectares of wetlands on the Caño Negro
Wildlife Refuge, that occupies an total area of 9,969 hectares.
You will also find accommodations for every budget when freshwater fishing in the
area, as well as well stocked sport fishing boats that give service for
Cano Negro fishing and Cano Negro Tours |
Costa Rica lake fishing . Freshwater fishing for Tilapia
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Lake Hule. Costa Rica freshwater fishing for "guapote"
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There are also some "smaller" lagoons worth checking out if
Costa Rica freshwater fishing is
on your mind. Río Cuarto and Lake Hule are known for their big and
mean rainbow bass. Actually Lake Hule produced the 1991 IGFA
rainbow bass fishing record with 12 lb. 9 oz. Costa Rica Freswater
sport fishing is a growing endevor.
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here for info on fresh water fishing Costa Rica rivers |
