Rio Indio Lodge
Nicaragua Sport Fishing

Rio Indio Lodge Trip Duration (including travel days):

5 Days / 4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing
6 Days / 5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing
8 Days / 7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing

Rio Indio Lodge Fishing* Package Price:

*Pricing Subject to Change Without Notice

Deposit Required for the Rio Indio Lodge:

The Rio Indio Lodge requires a non-refundable deposit of $750 per person to initiate a reservation. Final payments are due 60 days prior to departure. A reservation is not confirmed until deposits are received.

Rio Indio Lodge Fishing Package Includes:

• Reception at airport in San Jose and transfer to hotel

• First night hotel in San Jose

• Round-trip charter flights to the Rio Indio Lodge

• Overnight accommodations at the Rio Indio Lodge

• Meals & beverages at the Rio Indio Lodge

• National alcoholic beverages

• Guided fishing (2 anglers per boat)

Not included in the Rio Indio Lodge Package:

Airfare to San Jose, Costa Rica; Fishing license and park permits $35 per angler; Park permit for non-angler $10; Meals in San Jose; Gratuities; Additional hotel stays in San Jose; Airport departure taxes; Any purchases made in Costa Rica.

The Rio Indio Lodge Fishing Season:

Although considered a year-round fishery, historically, weather and water levels are best from September until May. August to October are prime for tarpon and big snook. November to January marks the fat (calba) snook run, while January to May is the dry season when tarpon, snook, rainbow bass and majorra are numerous.

Travel Logistics to the Rio Indio Lodge:

Numerous gateway cities serve San Jose, Costa Rica. If you arrive early enough, it is possible to take a charter flight to the Rio Indio Lodge. If not, you will be greeted by our representative and taken to a hotel in San Jose. Early the next morning, you will be flown, via private air charter, to the Rio Indio Lodge. Fishing will commence shortly thereafter.

The Capacity of the Rio Indio Lodge:

The Rio Indio Lodge can accommodate 20 anglers and 52 ecotour guests, making it the perfect choice for a corporate get-away or special group function.

Accommodations at the Rio Indio Lodge:

Architect Lilliana Cordero Quesada has designed the 36 room Rio Indio Lodge. Using non-intrusive designs and technology, the Rio Indio Lodge will be a state-of-the-art facility, sensitive to environmental concerns in design, planning, construction and operation. Two guests will stay in each chalet, each offering private bathroom and shower facility. The rooms are cooled by ceiling fans. The lodge offers a swimming pool to cool off after a productive day on the water. The Lodge site sits on a hillside facing the artificial channel dug by Cornelius Vanderbill from New York in 1880 in the first attempt to make an inter-oceanic waterway, which in later years was finally built in Panama. All the rooms have a view of the water and exotic gardens. The rear of the cabins face the rain forest and jungles. All the rooms sit up high on stilts and accessed by elevated thatched roof walkways. The fishing cabins are built partially over a natural lake......with abundant fishing underneath. In front are exotic gardens and within the main lagoon in the main lodge there is a second story and coffee and observation verandah where you can see the islands of the lagoon from ....and you can see the sunrise over the ocean.

Meals at the Rio Indio Lodge:

A main lodge dining facility offers savory meals and offers a variety of dishes including locally caught seafood, beef and chicken, as well as tasty dishes with a Central American flavor abundant natural drinks, fresh fruit and vegetables They also have a well stocked bar and a fine collection of wines.

Fishing at the Rio Indio Lodge:

The waters along Nicaragua's Caribbean coast, within the San Juan and Rio Indio river systems, are known for their abundant and diverse species. Anglers can elect to fish the backwater sloughs and rivers for snook, rainbow bass (known locally as guapote), machaca and mojarra (a supercharged bluegill), or traverse the river mouths into the Caribbean with safe 20-foot ocean craft to tackle tarpon in the 50-100 pound range, jack crevalle, tuna or dorado. The guides are versed in casting, spinning or fly. The waters along Nicaragua's Caribbean coast, within the San Juan and Rio Indio river systems, are known for their abundant and diverse species. Anglers can elect to fish the backwater sloughs and rivers for snook, rainbow bass (known locally as guapote), machaca and mojarra (a supercharged bluegill), or traverse the river mouths into the Caribbean with safe 20-foot ocean crafts to battle tarpon in the 50-160 pound range, jack crevalle, tuna or dorado. This area is known for its abundant wildlife and exotic birds and is Nicaragua's most important National Park bordering Costa Rica. Rio Indio Lodge visiting anglers will have over 100 miles of waterways, lagoons and areas with abundant fishing. You may choose to battle tarpon in the river mouth or open ocean, or just spend a day relaxing with ultra light or number 5-weight fly weight rod catching exotic species in the back waters and lagoons.

Activities for the Non-Angler at the Rio Indio Lodge:

Swimming pool, small spa, nature walks canoeing, horseback riding and guided tours.

The Weather of Nicaragua and the Rio Indio Lodge:

You will be greeted with temperatures ranging from 85 to 95 degrees and fairly high humidity. The evening hours are typically cool, averaging in the mid 70's. Be prepared for occasional sprinkles or intense downpours. A lightweight rainsuit is a must for the traveling angler.

Packing for the Rio Indio Lodge:

Upon receipt of deposits, you will receive packing lists, trip cancellation insurance application and a detailed tackle, fly and lure list.

Trip Cancellation and Travel Insurance Recommendation:

A fishing expedition will certainly offer you an exciting and rewarding experience. Unfortunately, however, one undertaking such an angling adventure must face the possibility that you or your fishing companion might be forced to cancel your trip at the last moment due to illness, injury or other emergency or sustain an unfortunate injury and require medical services or worse, medical evacuation during your trip. Trip cancellation and travel insurance can help protect you and your travel companions from these unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances. We will send you the application forms from Travelex, a major, reliable insurer of traveling anglers. Typically, the cost of an extensive program is less than $65 per $1,000 of coverage. It is wise to always consult with your personal health insurance provider before undertaking any type of travel to determine what is covered in the event of injury or illness during your travels.

The Rio Indio Lodge Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive in San Jose. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in San Jose.

Day 2: Early morning charter flight and transfer to Rio Indio Lodge. Fishing. Dinner. Overnight.

Fishing Days: Full fishing days. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight at the Rio Indio Lodge

Final Day: Charter flight from Rio Indio Lodge back to San Jose, connecting with departure flight to United States.