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Ocotal Beach Resort is a unique 4-star beachfront resort with an extra touch in style, comfort and service. A privileged location with panoramic views of Papagayo Gulf, offering an extensive variety of services, including: scuba diving, sport fishing, adventure tours, health Spa, snorkeling trips, kayaks, mini gym and mountain bikes.

All rooms have great ocean view with a/c, cable TV, telephone, coffee maker, safe box, hair dryer, private terrace or balcony. Suites include living room, refrigerator and jacuzzi. Food and beverage service to all pools, rooms and beach. The resort has 12 bungalows, 5 suites and 42 standards. Located in Ocotal Beach, north pacific coast of Costa Rica.

BOATS
Ocotal boats are 32 feeters with 12 ft beams and a comfortable clear sportfishing area, twin diesel power engines, shade top, flying bridge, outriggers and cabins with heads. They have approximately a 20 knot cruising speed. It is a 1 hour run to either of the two most important fishing grounds; bat islands or off shore.

FISHING SEASONS

There is a good fish catching at Ocotal year round. Sailfishing, marlin, roosterfish, dorado, tuna and over 15 other varieties of fish can be captured any month of the year, however specific species are more prevalent during the following periods:

SAILFISH: April to September, most fish in the 90 LBS. to 110 LBS range.

BLACK MARLIN: April to August with a peak run generally in May for two weeks. Most fish in 300 LBS. to 400 LBS. range, occasionally one over 700 LBS.

BLUE AND STRIPPED MARLIN: December to March. Blues run from 200 LBS. to 300 LBS. with occasional 500 LBS. plus fish stripped usually 120 TO 175 LBS.

ROOSTERFISH: Caught year round, mostly all trophy size fish 30 LBS. to 50 LBS with many 60 LBS. to 80 LBS. fish.

MAHI MAHI OR DORADO: Most prevalent in Spring to late Fall fish run anywhere from 5 LBS. TO 50LBS.

YELLOWFIN TUNA: may thru november. tuna most commonly are in the 10 to 20 lbs range with the larger 50 lbs to 150 pounders occasionally caught off shore.

CUBERA SNAPPER, AMBERJACK: year round.


Fishing at Ocotal
	The Gulf of Papagayo´s marlin fishing is recognized as some of the finest in the world. Black Marlin is caught year round with the peak months between May and August. For blue marlin, our waters are considered some of the finest in the world. Seen year round, most catches are made during December, January, February, March and April. The rare striped marlin is also occasionally caught in our waters. The fertile fishing grounds of the Gulf of Papagayo provide year round action for approximately 25 varieties of sport fish. Although most famous for its sail fishing from April through September, these same waters produce great marling catches almost every month of the year. During peak months, Ocotal boats regularly raise 10 to 20 sailfish each day. Sails are caught year round averaging 1 to 2 sails raised per day from October through March. Boat crews are experienced to assist light tackle and fly fishermen challenge these 100 pound plus fish. Apart from billfish, probably the most sought after prey for the sport fishermen is the roosterfish. More trophy-size roosters are taken from waters around Ocotal than any place in the world. Taken on live bait, 40 to 60 pound roosters, taken with certainty all year round. A Fishing day at Ocotal starts at 6:15 a.m. with breakfast on the picturesque terrace of La Brisa restaurant, overlooking the Gulf of Papagayo. Boats are ready to depart at 7:00 a.m. The eight-hour day generally includes a one -hour run time and 6 hours of fishing. Half day inshore fishing trips are also available. Our chef will be glad to prepare your catch of the day.

Fishing Facilities
	Fish for Marlin (blue,black and stripped), Sailfish, Wahoo, Rooster Fish, Mahi Mahi, Pacific Mackerel, Yellow Fin Tuna, Amber Jack and much more. Our Sportfishing Fleet Each 32ft sport fishing boats, is equipped with flying bridge, shaded top, fighting chair, head, diesel inboard engines, outriggers and downriggers; carrying an array of 20 to 80 pound Penn International trolling rods and reels. Crews are both professional and accommodating, loaded with a lifetime of local fishing knowledge, but eager and willing to try new different techniques. All captains have knowledge of English, especially with regards to their trade. Preservation Ocotal believes strongly in the preservation of our fishing resources and encourages all bill fish and non-edible catches to be released Our crews are extremely knowledgeable and experienced in how to correctly release fish to ensure the highest probability of survival. We ask the cooperation and participation of our fishing guests to aid our efforts to preserve these magnificent marine creatures.

Ocotal Adventure Tours
	Bring your non-fishing companion! Get the most out of your trip with our daily Adventure Tours. You can enjoy half day and full day canopy tours, river floating, Arenal Volcano visits, surfing trips, diving, snorkeling, sunset cruises, horseback riding, and visits to National Parks. If you enjoy snorkeling or scuba diving, get ready for the excitement! The country’s best diving is in our backyard. If you are a stranger to the underwater world and want to venture into this unknown dimension, do it with our Discover Diving Course. Beginner and advanced PADI certifications available.