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Our Five-day package includes one full day and two half-day fishing in the river is the shortest amount of time we recommend. If groups want to add extra days of fishing on the river the cost would be as follows:
COST FOR EACH EXTRA FULL DAY OF FISHING $600 P/P (4 Angler minimum)
Fishing in the river is available year-roundĀ
*$1,000 deposit per person is required ASAP to assure reservations. Final payment will be due preferably 30 days before arrival
The San Juan River is located at the southern border of Nicaragua with Costa Rica. The River flows from Lake Nicaragua into the Caribbean Sea; species such as tarpon, snook, gar, bull shark and sawfish come up the river as well as many other smaller species during migration and spawning season all year long. This is a tropical rainforest / Jungle, with its driest period from January to April. For your fishing trip, upon your arrival to San Carlos, you would take a 1-hour boat ride to the town of āBoca de Sabalosā (Tarpons Mouth). This small river town serves as a trading post for natives of the area. The lodge is located on the mouth of the āSabalos Riverā with the San Juan River. The fishing begins right in front of the lodge, which has rooms with private bathrooms, sun-powered panels that guarantee constant electric power and great food.
The fastest way to travel to the river is by airplane from Managua to the lake river port of San Carlos on the mouth of the river. A paved road was finished just a few years back, which has diminished the air traffic to San Carlos and the second-best option is to travel by land. It is a beautiful scenic drive through Nicaraguaās cattle country and depending on the traffic you can be in San Carlos in about 4-5 hours.
DAY 1: Arrival at Managua International Airport; pick up by one of our bilingual guides and transfer to hotel in Managua, Evening FREE.
DAY 2: 7 AM Road trip to the town of San Carlos on the mouth of the San Juan River. It is a scenic drive through Nicaraguaās cattle country, approximately 4-5 hours depending on traffic. Once in San Carlos we load the boats and head to the lodge in āBoca de Sabalosā (Tarpons Mouth) on the river about 1 hour away for lunch. After lunch, we will fish for about 3-4 hours in the afternoon. The prime fishing spot is right in front of our lodge. Once you come back you can freshen up, rest and dinner will be served at about 7 PM.
DAY 3: Start fishing as early as 5 AM, have breakfast early before you leave or come back quickly to eat after a couple of hours. Keep fishing until about 11 AM and come in for lunch. After lunch heads out to fish for the rest of the afternoon. Dinner at the lodge at about 7 PM.
DAY 4: Start fishing as early as 5 AM, have breakfast early before you leave or come back quickly to eat after a couple of hours. Keep fishing until about 11 AM. We will take a box lunch and head out to San Carlos and make the road trip back to your hotel in Managua.
DAY 5: Departure, our bilingual guide will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to Managua ITL. Airport
Medium tackle 25 ā 50lb
Open Pangas (Skiffs)
Ā Length: 25 ā 30 ftĀ
Capacity: 6 – 8 peopleĀ
Ā 2 ā 3 Anglers per boat
River and tributaries
Initial deposits are not refundable; if there is a need to reschedule, we will hold deposits valid up to a year or until agreed upon. Last-minute cancellations may be subject to penalties from hotels that may be deducted from the deposit.
Remaining 50% deposit is refundable or may also be held for a rescheduled trip if agreed upon by clients.
Book with $1000 deposit per Angler
Bank Transfer
Pay remaining balance
Preferably a month before the trip or as agreed upon by all parties.
