Gulf Papagayo Spearfishing
Spear Fishing divers are also welcome at Papagayo Fishing.
Spear Fishing Charter Gulf Papagayo is an activity that is sustained if we do it in the best way, our captains are trained to guide divers to the points of recommendation and possibilities of catching out their objective.
Spear fishing is the all year round, sometimes the conditions are not the best due to the typical winds of summer change the water to very cloudy and cold, the best conditions for free diving is in the winter time, that goes from May until Nov.
Spear fishing in Guanacaste
This technique is very relevant in the area for recreational and sporting purposes and in a responsible manner, it is carried out in deep and shallow waters, taking into account that the Rooster Fish is no longer allowed to be caught with a rifle because it is a protected species, the possibility of catching something big will depend on your diving skills since there are fish that are found in deep waters at more than 60 feet, some territorial species such as the cubera snapper, the red snapper, and the Hojaran, are sought-after species to catch, without overlooking other non-territorial species such as the dorado and the yellowfin tuna, for highly qualified divers since these specimens are more elusive in the deep waters of the Gulf of Papagayo.
About some conditions
IMPORTANT: Underwater fishing is an activity that must be undertaken responsibly and with the benefit of marine resources. Persons under 18 years of age are not permitted to use Spear fishing given the potential risk to minors, unless accompanied by an adult who is responsible in this regard. Furthermore, it is strictly necessary that those interested in this activity, be experienced, otherwise they will not be able to do it with us. Our Sport Fishing Boat crew lacks experience in this Sport as they are fishermen of Sport Fishing with fishing rods. Free diving spear fishing is a very exclusive and personal activity.
It is recommended to purchase a fishing license for this activity on the Fishing Institute of Costa Rica. (Incopesca) https://www.incopesca.go.cr/carnets/tramites/SolicitudTraducido.aspx
RENTING: We also rent the Diving equipment as: Speargun, buoys, Mask, fins, weights… The wetsuit is not possible to get here, you need to bring it, the Diving shops don’t rent it.
