Costa Rica: A Fly Angler's Dream Destination

Chase the Silver King

Tarpon, also known as the Silver King, must be on every saltwater fly angler’s wish list. They have a high burst speed, leap high and have exceptional stamina. Some say there are only two types of fish in the sea – tarpon and bait.

The best opportunity to catch trophy tarpon

Since our first visit to Costa Rica in 2017, we have hooked hundreds of fish, boated countless fish over 150 lbs and set personal records with several fish over 250 pounds. Our world-class guides always find fish and position their boats to give you the best possible shot at hooking a fish. Drifting onto large pods of fish rolling in the estuary mouth is some of the most exhilarating fishing you will ever experience.

Mayhem is the only way to describe a tarpon’s initial run

Tarpon hit the fly hard. Once you have set the hook the fish will accelerate like no other fish you’ll have hooked before. They have the ability to jump exceptionally high and fight with stamina like no other fish you will encounter in the ocean. Once hooked things happen quickly and anglers need to have their wits about them.

Tarpon will test the limits of your gear. Soon you will have backing streaming off your reel while the guide will be trying his level-best to keep you calm. “Bowing to the king” reduces the chances of the fly being thrown as the fish jumps. Keeping the line tight to the fish is all you can do as the fish tries to escape.

Tackle Requirement

We recommend rods in the 14- to 16-wt range paired with reels with super strong drags that hold at least 300 yards of backing. Once you tangle with one of these behemoths you will understand why tackle like this is required.

Trip details

Costa Rica

Dates:

15 - 21 September 2026 (fishing days) - 4 Spots available

14 - 20 October 2026 (fishing days) - FULLY BOOKED

Price: US$4,850.00 per person (7 full day’s fishing)

Includes:

All ground transfers.
2 nights’ shared accommodation in San Jose (way in and way out).
8 nights’ shared accommodation at the lodge.
All meals.
7 days’ fully guided fishing (2 anglers per boat).

Excludes:

International flights.
Camp staff- and guide gratuities.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

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From the moment we arrived in San Jose to the time we left everything was just incredible. The logistics were effortless, the accommodation, food, hosts and guides fantastic and our tour group couldn’t have been any better.

As for the fishing….truly life changing! No matter how many documentaries you watch, nothing prepares you for the strength, regalness and magnificence of the Silver King. Their unstoppable blistering runs, the sight of them erupting out of the water and their never surrender attitude are etched in my mind forever.

The only question remaining is when will I return….not if!

John Sikiotis

South Africa

I had an incredible week of tarpon fishing – the experience was truly unforgettable. The fishing was wonderful, the food was excellent, and the company could not have been better. I had a fantastic time and would highly recommend it. Thank you for an amazing week!

Michael Viljoen

South Africa

I just wanted to send a huge thank you for an absolutely incredible week of tarpon fishing in Costa Rica. What an experience!

The sheer violence of the take, the unstoppable power of the run — it’s like hooking a freight train! The way those fish explode on the fly and tear off hundreds of meters of line leaves you shaking with adrenaline and pure awe. It’s honestly one of the most intense and unforgettable experiences of my life.

There’s life before tarpon, and life after tarpon as you said — and I can safely say I’m now hooked for good!

Thank you again for putting together such a world-class adventure with Frontier Fly Fishing.

Wim van den Heever

South Africa