This past week (October 8-10 ) FECOP (The Costa Rica Federation of Recreational and Sport Fishing Tourism) attended the 7th International Billfish Symposium (IBS) in San Diego, California where they…

(Translated by Google Translate) Recreational fishing in Costa Rica, which includes sport and tourist fishing, is a great generator of employment and development in our coastal communities, supporting nearly 33…

Organized through the World Council of Fisheries Societies every four years, this important annual event focuses on the health of the world’s fisheries This past week members of FECOP attended…

Costa Rica Sustainable Fishing Check List Help FECOP keep Costa Rica’s fisheries healthy! Ask your fishing lodge or charter if they employ the following sustainable fishing practices. One of our…

Bill Shedd Talks Sport Fishing, Billfish Conservation and More Meet Bill Shedd By Sam White Marlin Magazine September 26, 2020 Bill Shedd, chairman of AFTCO, believes aquaculture is an important developing…

Billfish Conservation- Protect Bait Species from Overfishing By Jason Schratwieser (IGFA) September 25, 2019 The concept of “no bait, no fish” is an easy one. Photo WIll Drost Two rates govern…

Leave the sailfish in the water! Your dream photo isn’t worth it It is now illegal to remove billfish in the water in Costa Rica. Remember, it’s bad for the…