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Crocodile Bay Lodge

Puerto Jimenez
Osa Peninsula, Golfo Dulce Costa Rica


Costa Rica is the world’s greatest eco-tour and bluewater fishing paradise and there is no better destination for the all encompassing Costa Rican adventure than with Crocodile Bay Lodge. The expansive lodge complex is located on the Pacific side of southern Costa Rica and on the Osa Peninsula near the town of Puerto Jimenez. Golfo Dulce, a bay which separates the Osa Peninsula from mainland Costa Rica is the headquarter for one of today’s most prolific sailfish fisheries, as well as an amazingly diverse inshore ecosystem with unbelievable opportunity for other shallower water species.

This corner of Costa Rica is just north of Panama, and is home to Corcovado National Park, one of the last old growth lowland rainforests on the planet. It is an ecologically diverse region with some of the most beautiful beaches and calmest water in Costa Rica. Once a huge banana farming region, the Puntarenas Province of Costa Rica now serves as a tourist hub for sportfishermen, surfers, and eco-tourists.

Crocodile Bay Lodge is our recommendation of choice for family groups or couples looking for the nicest accommodations available in southern Costa Rica and an endless array of non-angling / eco-tour options without compromising the quality in fishing. The lodge offers all the amenities of a five star resort and is the perfect playground for youngsters and the ideal relaxation spot for non-angling companions. With over twenty organized eco-tours, a fleet of forty + fishing boats, amazing dining, a 5,000 sqf spa facility, and the dense tropical rainforest to explore, Crocodile Bay Lodge grants to greatest all around Costa Rican vacation. CBL is also a popular destination for corporate groups and events.


Crocodile Bay Lodge operates over forty sportfishing boats ranging from 35 foot Strikes to 17 foot flats skiffs for fishing the inland rivers and shorelines of Golfo Dulce. Their captains are well versed in both conventional gear and with the fly rod. Crocodile Bay Lodge is the ideal destination for casual anglers looking to take the family out trolling or casting with conventional spinning tackle, or for the more intensive anglers wanting the fish one of the world’s greatest billfish fisheries.

The calm waters of Golfo Dulce are especially attractive to those landlubbers who don’t handle rough seas well, and the myriad of other marine life makes the day on the water always an education. Humpback and pilot whales blow geysers high in the air, sea turtles sun on the surface, while Manta rays free-jump and belly-flop. The most awesome sight anglers may encounter at CBL is a pod of killer whales often seen migrating along the coast.

Pacific Sailfish are definitely the main angling attraction between the months of December – March, however the diversity and flexibility of the inshore program within Golfo Dulce truly makes Crocodile Bay Lodge a year round fishing operation. In addition to the sailfish, the area also sees a number of blue and black marlin and the occasional striped marlin as well. The highlight of the fishery for many anglers is the inshore fishing within the bay for huge roosterfish, dorado, cubera snapper, yellow-fin tuna, snook, big-eye tuna, rainbow runner, grouper, and amberjack among many others. Giant schools of bonito also will bust bait in the gulf, great game for a fly rodder. Golfo Dulce also has an estuary river system for anglers looking for some light tackle fishing from smaller and traditional flat bottom skiffs. The options for the style of fishing you choose are endless at Crocodile Bay Lodge!


Crocodile Bay Lodge sits on forty-four acres of beautiful beachfront rainforest adjacent to the Pacific Ocean and the calm waters of Golfo Dulce. The lodge’s enormous fleet of fishing boats is moored off the beach next to a 850 foot pier. Crocodile Bay Resort structures are strategically located throughout the landscaped property with the main building housing the restaurant, bar and reception area. Crocodile Bay Resort is staffed by friendly, English-speaking and experienced personnel guaranteed to make your stay an exciting and unforgettable one.

After a day on the water, or returning from a thrilling adventure tour, enjoy your favorite cocktail or beverage at the open bar, take a relaxing swim (pool has a swim up bar), soak in the Jacuzzi, or dine in the lodge’s elegant air-conditioned restaurant. The resort’s forty-five air-conditioned rooms are spacious, each having two queen-sized beds and a private deck. Every room is uniquely decorated with the local “Tico” flavor, including hand carved wood-work and many have private jacuzzi baths. All rooms have hot water with full shower/bath and are a two minute walk from the beach.

In addition to the standard rooms, CBL also has secluded “owners cabins” that are often available for guest usage. These are self contained proper houses with multiple bedrooms, full kitchens and common areas. The owners’ cabins are tucked away in the jungle away from the main lodge complex and are an ideal option for guests looking for a little additional privacy.

The lodge also can accommodate corporate groups with an 80 person conference room equipped with projection equipment, internet access, power point projectors, televisions, audio equipment, and tech support. Crocodile Bay Lodge is perfectly suited for hosting off-site business events or seminars.


Guests travel direct to San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO) from many USA portals including Dallas, Houston, and Miami. American and Continental Airlines are the carriers of choice for the route, with daily scheduled flights to and from. Costa Rica is only 3 hours direct from Dallas and 2.5 hours from Houston, making it an incredibly easy journey.

Once in San Jose, guests are transported to the hotel for an overnight. Early the following morning, anglers fly directly from San Jose to the lodge’s airstrip in Puerto Jimenez. Anglers have the option to begin fishing immediately after breakfast upon arrival.

The return leg of the journey is completed all in one day with a mid-morning return to San Jose and the connecting commercial flight back to the USA.


Day 1
Guests travel direct to San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO) from many USA portals including Dallas, Houston, and Miami. American and Continental Airlines are the carriers of choice for the route, with daily scheduled flights to and from. Once in San Jose, guests are transported to the hotel for an overnight.

Day 2
After an early wake-up call, guests fly directly from San Jose to the lodge and have the option of beginning fishing or other eco-tours immediately upon arrival.

Day 3 - ?
Fishing, Eco-Tours, Relaxing at Crocodile Bay Lodge!

Departure Day
Return to to San Jose in time for onward connection to the USA.


Peak sailfish season is between December – March, however billfish including black, blue, and striped marlin can be raised any month. The diversity of alternate inshore species found all year round is what makes the Gulfo Dulce such a dynamic and accommodating fishery.


Crocodile Bay Lodge is a perfect destination for a family or couples vacation with dozens of informal activities in addition to over twenty organized & guided eco-tours. Tours include zip-line canopy tours, ocean and mangrove kayaking, mountain biking, bird watching, jungle and rainforest hikes, a relaxing walk through our butterfly farms, snorkeling, waterfall rappelling, botanical garden hikes and more. The lodge is equipped with a beautiful swimming pool with swim-up open bar, Jacuzzis, beautiful beaches, and is a wonderful place to simply relax in tropical paradise.


2009 SEASON

Note that Crocodile Bay Lodge offers multiple packaged rates such as their Adventure Packages, Honeymoon Package, Couples Package, Spa Escape Package, etc… There are literally a dozen different methods for quoting a trip to CBL based upon the number of activities, fishing days required, size of your party, style of accommodation, types of boats, etc. It is best to have specific conversation about your group’s dynamic and desired activities to come up with the most cost effective pricing.

FISHING PACKAGES

WINTER SEASON (January 1 – April 30 & December 1-31, 2009)

STANDARD BOAT (Inshore, Offshore, & Estuary Fishing)
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing
4 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$2770*
3 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$2970**
2 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$3370
1 Angler per Boat………………………………..$4470***

5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing
4 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$3245*
3 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$3445**
2 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$3945
1 Angler per Boat………………………………..$5345***

6 Night / 5 Days Fishing
4 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$3720*
3 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$3920**
2 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$4520
1 Angler per Boat………………………………..$6220***

7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing
4 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$4195*
3 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$4395**
2 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$5095
1 Angler per Boat………………………………..$7095***

8 Nights / 7 Days Fishing
4 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$4670*
3 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$4870**
2 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$5670
1 Angler per Boat………………………………..$7970***

Tower Boats: “BIG BOAT OFFSHORE PACKAGE”
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing
4 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$3270*
3 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$3570**
2 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$4270
1 Angler per Boat………………………………..$5770***

5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing
4 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$3845*
3 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$4245**
2 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$5045
1 Angler per Boat………………………………..$6945***

6 Night / 5 Days Fishing
4 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$4420*
3 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$4920**
2 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$5820
1 Angler per Boat………………………………..$8120***

7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing
4 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$4995*
3 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$5595**
2 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$6595
1 Angler per Boat………………………………..$9295***

8 Nights / 7 Days Fishing
4 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$5570*
3 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$6270**
2 Anglers per Boat……………………………….$7370
1 Angler per Boat………………………………..$10,470***

NOTES:
*** 1 Angler Per Boat / Double Occupancy Accommodation
** 3 Anglers Per Boat / Triple Occupancy Accommodation
* 4 Anglers Per Boat / Double Occupancy Accommodation


Reception and Ground Services in San Jose, Costa Rica; 1 Night Accommodations at hotel in San Jose; Round-trip air service between San Jose & Crocodile Bay Lodge with Nature Air; All meals and Open Bar; Number of prescribed days of guided fishing; Number of prescribed nights accommodations; Fishing Licenses; Use of big-game conventional fishing equipment and lures; Loaner fly fishing gear (when available -- we strongly encourage anglers to bring their own fly fishing equipment).


Commercial Airfare to San Jose, Costa Rica; Meals and additional expenses in San Jose; Gratuities; Airport Departure Taxes; Misc Travel Expenses; Additional Non-Angling activities booked while at the lodge


A $1000 Per Person deposit is required to confirm reservations with Crocodile Bay Lodge. Final Balance is due 90 days from departure. Deposits made 90 days from departure are refundable minus a $150 per person cancellation fee. All cancellations made within 90 days of departure are non-refundable. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgement that registrant has read and accepts the cancellation/refund and responsibility clauses.

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