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Costa Rica sailfish fishing
FECOP launches national campaign, calling on political parties to make clear commitments to the ocean.

In the context of the electoral process that will culminate with the national elections in February 2026, Costa Rica’s sport fishing tourism sector launched the campaign “Yes, We Do Have…

CASA Central American Sport Fishing Alliance
CASA consolidates strategic alliances at ICAST 2025 to promote sustainable sport fishing in Central America.

The regional organization added key international partners to the industry’s most important event, held in Orlando. Published by Delfin.cr In collaboration with fecop.org   The Central American Sportfishing Alliance (CASA) strengthened its…

Michael Jordan Visits Costa Rica for fishing
Fishing tourism as a pillar of the blue economy: Michael Jordan’s Costa Rican experience

Michael Jordan Visit’s Costa Rica to Experience One of the World’s Greatest Offshore Fisheries Michael Jordan’s high-profile visits highlight the global appeal of Costa Rica’s fishing tourism and the untapped…

Tarpon release at side of boat
Conservation, Development, and Recreational Fishing on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast

Published by The Tico Times – A collaboration between the Costa Rican Federation of Tourist Fishing (FECOP) and the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust (BTT) aims to position Costa Rica as…

Costa Rica tarpon conservation
FECOP and BTT Lead Tarpon Conservation Efforts in Costa Rica

Tarpon are the Lifeblood of Many Coastal Communities on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast Tarpon are the “billfish” of the Caribbean Coast, and their conservation is key for the development of…

FECOP Brings The Science to the 7th International Billfish Symposium in San Diego, California.

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…

Costa Rica destructive trawling fishing
ALERT: Destructive Practice of Trawling Could Resume in Costa Rica

President Rodrigo Chaves Announces Plans to Resume Trawling Studies in Costa Rica Studies already show that reinstating trawling would wreak havoc on Costa Rica’s fisheries Published by The Tico Times…

Dead sailfish on longline
Costa Rican Deputies Block Bill to Protect Sailfish

NOTE: This week’s unfortunate court ruling was only a temporary setback in an ongoing fight to stop the commercialization of sailfish for seafood in Costa Rica. Catch and release fishing…

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How to release fish with the least possible impact

Here are some quick tips when releasing large and small saltwater fish The most important steps an angler can take to ensure a successful release are to hook and land…

Deputy files denuncia against Incopesca’s attempt to enable live bait fishing in Costa Rica’s Golfo Dulce

Kattia Cambronero Aguiluz reported that Incopesca intends to carry out an investigation with 40 longline vessels in Golfito. By Alonso Martinez Published by https://delfino.cr/ Translated by Google (see original) The…