# Crocodile Bay: sportfishing resort and marina in Puerto Jiménez, Osa > Crocodile Bay is a long-running sportfishing operation and marina at Puerto Jiménez on the Osa Peninsula, where Golfo Dulce meets the open Pacific. Guests fish inshore and offshore with the in-house fleet and stay at the Botánika Osa Peninsula resort next door. It suits anglers first, plus partners and families who want rainforest and wildlife tours on the days off the water. Source: https://costaricasailing.net/crocodile-bay-resort-and-marina/ Last checked: 2026-10-22 Location: Puerto Jiménez, Puerto Jiménez, Southern Pacific, Costa Rica Type: sportfishing, marina, hotel Official website: https://www.crocodilebay.com Location: Next to the Puerto Jiménez airstrip, on Golfo Dulce, Osa Peninsula Fleet: 24 and 25 foot Boston Whalers plus 33 and 35 foot Strike sportfishers Fishing: Year-round, inshore in Golfo Dulce and offshore in the Pacific Stay: Botánika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection by Hilton Marina: Home to the resort fleet, with a larger marina for visiting yachts planned ## What they offer Crocodile Bay has been running fishing trips out of Puerto Jiménez since 1999, and it's still one of the best-known names for anglers heading to Costa Rica's far south. The setup is simple: you fly into the little airstrip at Puerto Jiménez, stay on site, and head out each morning with one of the resort's captains. The lodge side has changed a lot since this site first wrote about it. Guests now stay at **Botánika Osa Peninsula**, a resort in Hilton's Curio Collection built on the same grounds, with rainforest residences that range from studios to 3-bedroom homes. The fishing operation and marina carry on under the Crocodile Bay name. ## The boats The fleet mixes smaller and larger boats so you can match the boat to the day: - **24 and 25 foot Boston Whalers**, handy for inshore fishing in the gulf and along the coast. - **33 and 35 foot Strike boats**, built for offshore runs after billfish and tuna. Tackle for both inshore and offshore fishing is supplied. ## What you fish for Golfo Dulce and the nearby coast are known for inshore species such as roosterfish, cubera snapper, amberjack and snook. Offshore, the targets are blue and black marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi and wahoo. The resort fishes all year and publishes a month-by-month guide. In broad strokes, it lists February and March as prime sailfish months, July and August as marlin and tuna time, and October through December as a good mixed season with dorado, marlin and tuna. ## Where you leave from Everything happens in **Puerto Jiménez**, on the east side of the Osa Peninsula facing Golfo Dulce. The resort sits right beside the airstrip, which has short domestic flights from San José. Boats run from the resort's own marina, so there's no early-morning drive to a dock. For visiting yachts, the resort describes a bigger marina for boats up to 250 feet as a project it's building, and pitches it as the closest full-service marina to the Panama Canal. If you're sailing in, contact the marina first to find out what's actually open, rather than assuming the full plan is finished. ## Who it suits - Anglers who want a fishing-first trip with boats, captains and tackle all handled in one place. - Mixed groups, since non-fishing partners can book from more than 20 tours, including guided wildlife walks, canopy zip-lining and dolphin and whale watching in the gulf. - Travelers who want a base near Corcovado National Park, one of the wildest corners of the country. Sailors looking for a sailing charter won't find one here. For sailing trips farther up the coast, see our [Southern Pacific](/southern-pacific/) section. ## Good to know before you book - Getting there is part of the trip. Flying into Puerto Jiménez is far quicker than the long drive down from San José. - Packages are put together on request, combining nights, fishing days and tours, so ask for a quote that matches your mix. - Golfo Dulce is one of the few places in the world where humpbacks from both hemispheres turn up at different times of year, which makes whale watching a good add-on. - The green season (roughly May to November) is wet on the Osa Peninsula, with heavy afternoon rain. Mornings are often the best time on the water. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can you fish year-round at Crocodile Bay? Yes. The resort fishes every month, though the main targets change through the year. ### Where do guests stay now? At Botánika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection by Hilton, which is on the same property. ### Can I bring my own yacht to Crocodile Bay Marina? The resort says visiting vessels are welcome and is developing a larger marina. Contact them before you arrive to confirm slip availability and services. ### Is there anything for non-anglers? Yes. There are more than 20 land and sea tours, from rainforest hikes to dolphin and whale watching.