Central America Fishing | The Best Fishing Vacations in Central America

Most Popular Fishing Packages

Los Suenos Fishing

Coast 2 Coast

The Best of Costa Rica

All Inclusive Paradise

The Best of Panama

Popper Addicts

Panama Fishing Paradise

Affordable Panama Fishing

Ruins to Reefs

Tarpon Fever

Permit Fever

Best of Belize

Highlights of Guatemala

Guatemala Fishing Weekend

Best of Guatemala

Guatemala Fly Fishing

77 Mothership

Luxury Liveaboard

Floating Bungalows

Peacock Bass Fever

Marlin Fever

Billfish Blowout

Bonefish to Billfish

Costa Rica & Panama Combo

Types of Fishing in Central America

Offshore Fishing

Experience the best offshore fishing in the world right here in Central America. Fish famous hot spots like the Hannibal Bank and Coiba Island for huge marlin and tuna in Panama, the world’s best sailfishing in Guatemala, to the “billfish capital of world” in Costa Rica.

Inshore Fishing

Between the rocky coastlines of Costa Rica and Panama and the Mesoamerican Reef in Belize, Central America offers incredible inshore fishing. Countless species of are available, including the prized roosterfish and cubera snapper. Popping, jigging, crank baits, live baiting – we do it all.

Fly Fishing

We offer a wide variety of fly fishing venues and species here in Central America. Stalk bonefish, permit and tarpon on the flats in Belize, fish our lakes & rivers for exotic freshwater species, or head offshore to target billfish and tuna on the fly.

Freshwater Fishing

Often overlooked is the incredible freshwater fishing in Central America. Float down jungle rivers, enjoy a day of bass fishing in front of the Arenal Volcano, fish remote backwaters and lagoons, or target peacock bass, snook and tarpon on the Panama Canal.

The Best Vacation
You Ever Had

Why Fish with CAF?

WE LIVE HERE. WE FISH HERE - We are local experts.

The fishing seasons, the weather seasons, the most popular destinations, the top hotels, the best local captains, the tastiest places to eat – the only way to know all of this is to have lived, fished, and traveled here for a LONG time. When you fish with Central America Fishing rest assured you’re not only getting the best rates for your hotels and fishing charters, but more importantly all of our local knowledge and insider tips that can make your fishing vacation go from good to great!

EXPERIENCE MATTERS - Fishing in Central America since 2003.

We’ve been fishing in Central America since 2003 and we’ve planned thousands of vacations across our five countries, so we’ll draw on all our past experience and expertise to make sure your fishing vacation with is one of the best you’ve ever had. When you fish with us we will hand pick your hotels as well as your captain & boat, which have been personally vetted by us, based on your budget, interests, fishing preferences, and vacation style.

GET IT RIGHT - Avoid costly mistakes and skip hours of research.

Instead of spending hours online reading biased or inaccurate websites and slanted reviews, or taking the advice from someone who has been here one time, just speak with us! We’re real, local experts who can help you create your dream fishing vacation in a matter of minutes. We offer all the same direct rates as the properties and boats we represent so working with us doesn’t cost you any extra. We’ll save you time by making the planning quick and easy and we’ll save you money by ensuring in-country logistics are seamless and that you are in the right spot fishing on the right boat so you don’t have the costly mistake paying for a long boat ride with no fish. Once you are here, if you ever need to get a hold of us our in-country support is available 24-7 for whatever you may need – emergencies, forgotten electronic devices, restaurant recommendations – you name it!

CUSTOMIZED PACKAGES - Fish for what you want, your way.

Offshore fishing. Inshore fishing. Fly fishing. Freshwater fishing. Bottom fishing. Popper fishing. Trophy hunting or stocking the cooler. We custom design your dream fishing vacation based on exactly what interests you. At Central America Fishing every single vacation package we create is built from scratch for each individual guest so there are no set travel dates, party boats, or shared charters – every vacation is unique and private for your group.

LONG TERM RELATIONSHIP - We want you to fish with us again!

At Central America Fishing our main goal is to put together such a great vacation for you that you either want to come back and fish with us again or at the very least tell all your friends and family about us. We are very proud that nearly 40% of CAF anglers have fished with us before – it shows we care and we know what we are doing! With five countries, two oceans, thousands of miles of coastline, and countless rivers & lakes we have tons of places we’d love to take you fishing, so we hope that your first vacation with us is not your last!

The Best Vacation You Ever Had

Why Fish with CAF

WE LIVE HERE. WE FISH HERE - We are local experts.

EXPERIENCE MATTERS - Fishing in Central America since 2003.

GET IT RIGHT - Avoid costly mistakes and skip hours of research.

CUSTOMIZED PACKAGES - Fish for what you want, your way.

LONG TERM RELATIONSHIP - We want you to fish with us again!

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   Justin McDaniel 
 22 July 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris did an amazing job planning our trip. Our group of 8 didn’t have to worry about any details after we landed in Costa Rica. The resort was amazing and the fishing was better! Transportation from the airport, from the resort to fishing, back to the resort… everything was planned for us. My Central America Fishing contact answered the phone or text immediately every time I reached out to him. Everyone in my group kept complementing me on planning the trip. I kept telling them, “All I did was call Chris, this is all Central America Fishing’s work!” This was my first time using a service like this, and I will use them from now on. Chris is already working on plans for our next trip.
  
 
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   Al Piwoschuk 
 26 June 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Chris for the amazing Guatemala vacation!  We caught 28 sailfish, 1 blue marlin, 2 large tuna, and a bonita in 3 days of fishing before heading to the mountains for some scenic volcano hikes.  Accommodations were fantastic and all logistics went smooth.  10 out of 10!
  
 
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   Gerald Hurd 
 20 June 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A big thank you to Central America Fishing, our trip to Costa Rica was amazing. I had mentioned to Chris this was my first time traveling to Costa Rica and he put together the perfect trip. All transportation pickup/drop-offs on the itinerary were on schedule and the villa in Manuel Antonio was amazing. Wasn't planning on having howler monkeys in the trees above the villa. We also saw scarlet macaw, yellow throated toucan, hummingbirds and black spiny-tailed iguana while at the pool area of the villa. We had two days of fishing, caught mahi mahi, yellowfin tuna and a sailfish. Both fishing charters were very professional and put in the work to land fish knowing it was just family fun for us. The domestic flight back to San Jose was so nice, the green of the tropical forest, rivers flowing out of the mountains and views of the pacific coast added to our adventure. Costa Rica is such a beautiful place. Big thanks again for everything CAF, my vacation planning was stress free this year! Looking forward to more adventures in Costa Rica. Gerald Hurd
  
 
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   Sarah Doebereiner 
 17 June 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Unbelievable day on the water! If you are looking for a top-tier fishing experience in Belize, Central America Fishing is the absolute way to go. We had an incredible day out on the boat near Placencia. Our boat captain was extremely knowledgeable and knew exactly where the fish were biting. The action was non-stop! We had a blast reeling in a mix of hard-fighting Barracuda, beautiful Red and Yellowtail Snappers, and plenty of Jacks. The boat captain and guide was fantastic and their local expertise made the trip seamless and fun!
  
 
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   Tom Rigden 
 18 May 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris, Can't thank you enough for the particularly detailed attention you gave us! The planning and  organization of our itinerary was far better than any other agency we have used. Being able to pick up the phone and ask questions directly was most rewarding as we are of the age that a direct conversation gets way more done than emails. I have used many booking agencies and yours is the best and most "user friendly" I've ever been around. The fishing, guides, and accommodations were all top notch. Would definitely recommend your services to anyone seeking a Central America adventure.
  
 
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   Jason Bazemore 
 6 May 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris put together an amazing trip!  My airport pickup was waiting for me when I came out on the front end of the trip.  Pacific Fins was a great resort with excellent food, great accommodations, and very attentive staff.  The Maverick and her crew were top notch.  They put me on fish the entire time and customized each day of fishing to match my goals of getting the slam on a fly rod.  If you are looking for an unforgettable trip and first class accommodations, book with Chris and let him plan out the adventure of a lifetime for you!
  
 
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   Victoria Driggers 
 3 May 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris with Central American Fishing was amazing to work with. We had a wonderful time in Los Sueños and will definitely be back. We fished on the wing man and we caught 6 sailfish one day. Th next day we caught jacks, snapper and rooster fish.
  
 
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   John Cast 
 11 April 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris was fantastic, from the airport shuttles to the 3 days fishing, great boats and crew. the perfect service.
  
 
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   sam hightower 
 30 March 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Three of us just got back from our second excursion with Central American Fishing. This trip we scheduled 5 days fishing at Zancudo Lodge near Golfito, Costa Rica. It was a fabulous fishing trip and a 1st class place to stay and experience Costa Rican hospitality. I’ve been asked how many fish we caught and I really can’t answer. After the first day, we lost count. We had 2 doubles on Sailfish, 2 doubles on Yellowfin Tuna, 1 triple and 2 doubles on Roosterfish. Additionally, we caught Cuberra Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Yellowtail snapper, Mullet Snapper, etc. I believe it was day two we caught 6 Yellowfin Tuna (the largest 140lbs), 4 sailfish. We then went inside and caught 9 Roosterfish and 4 Cuberra Snapper - all in one day. They literally work hard to get you on fish. Tito, our guide, has been there 27 years. We left the dock every day at 6:00AM and most days got back to the dock around 4:45 PM-5:00 PM. It’s a full day of fishing. This is a first class fishing operation. The lodging is excellent and meals are fabulous. I also have to mention the Costa Rican people are very friendly and do everything they can to make sure you have a good trip. I can recommend this trip highly. We are even considering going back in February, 2027.
  
 
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   Amanda Hill 
 30 March 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an awesome overall experience utilizing CAF for our honeymoon itinerary! Utilizing the WhatsApp communication real time throughout the trip was super helpful to ask any questions as they came up and we got really quick, helpful responses. Big win! We really enjoyed all our transport drivers and were very impressed how on time, professional, knowledgeable and nice they all were. This made our trip so smooth knowing we had reliable transportation along the way! Overall, great hotel picks and really smooth transportation. Even down to the small plane from Quepos to San Jose -we enjoyed the 15 min plane ride compared to a long car ride! Manuel Antonio was definitely our favorite leg of the trip and we are hoping to return again soon for more adventures so hopefully we can stay in touch!! Thanks so much for putting such care into our itinerary and making our honeymoon all we could have hoped for! Would 10/10 use CAF again 😊