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Freshwater Fishing - Mountain RiversCentral Pacific Coast Mountain River FishingThere are several different watersheds on the Central Pacific Coast that each contain large main river drainages that are fed by numerous tributaries and literally hundreds of small creeks and streams. Most of these watersheds are small in area geographically, but have many fishing opportunities due to the mountainous nature of the landscape and it’s proximity to the ocean. The waters are warm but the environments are mountainous with many of the upper river sections providing whitewater action year around. The predominant species in these waters is the Machaca which is a favorite for it’s aggressive nature when feeding on or near the surface, and for it’s acrobatics. Roncador (Pacific Grunt), Mojarra, Guavina, and Tepe-Machin are common to this area and last year the International Game Fish Association world record for Roncador (7 lbs. 2 oz.) was caught in these waters. Even though some of the mountain trips start over 450feet in altitude, we can find saltwater/brackish water species like Snook and Cubera Snapper cruising in the area. Mountain river trips are done either on foot, from drift boats and duckies, or both.
Trips are for one or two people per guide/boat. Full day $350. The rivers we fish include: The Savegre, Naranjo, Parrita, Paquita, Damas, Guavo, Portolon, Cañas, Cañitas, Coto and various other small tributaries and spring creeks. Because of higher water levels and whitewater conditions during the rainy months in the mountains, these trips are only available from December to May and then depending on the weather through August. Whitewater sections of river do exist on some of these trips so clients need to be prepared for all conditions. |
