A Remote Tarpon and Snook Fishery with a Country Club Ambience

Nestled on the shores of the Rio Colorado, a tannin-stained river first popularized for its fantastic tarpon and snook fishery by anglers such as Lefty Kreh, Stu Apte and Nick Curcione. Silver King Lodge has emerged as one of the premier fishing lodges in all of Costa Rica and throughout the Caribbean. And, despite the much-storied history of the Rio Colorado tarpon and snook fishery, it continues to offer visiting anglers a current day fishing paradise. Constructed in 1992, Silver King continues to be the newest fishing lodge situated on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. It has set the standard by which all future lodges will be judged. Meticulous thought and planning occurred before the owners of Silver King Lodge decided to carve their upscale lodge into the jungle surrounding the Rio Colorado as they desired to offer their visiting anglers a world-class fishery that would be sustainable for many years to come. This system is not affected by the encroachment of banana plantations that affect the water quality and fisheries of neighboring Caribbean coastal rivers. A combination of their excellent location and catch-and-release tarpon fishery will preserve the resource for many future generations of anglers.

Silver King Package Prices* 2006/07 Season

3 fishing days per angler based on double occupancy
January 1- March 1, $1575, $325 each additional day
March 1-June 10, $1875, $325 each additional day
Sept 1- Nov 10, $2150, $350 each additional day
Closed July, August, December

Deposit Required for Silver King Lodge Fishing Package

A $500 per person deposit is required to initiate a reservation at Silver King Lodge. Final payments are due 60 days prior to departure. A reservation is not confirmed until deposits are received.

Included in the Silver King Lodge Package

• Silver King Lodge Unmatched Guarantee*
• Transfers from airport to hotel in San Jose
• Round-trip flight to lodge (baggage limit of 25 lbs per person)
• Guided fishing via English speaking local guides
• State-of-the-art fishing boats
• Ocean and/or river fishing
• Accommodations at Silver King Lodge
• All meals at Silver King Lodge
• Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (national drinks)
• The use of fishing tackle (lures are additional)
• Daily laundry service
• Daily maid service

*Silver King Lodge Guarantee: If, for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your stay at Silver King Lodge, they will book you into any other lodge in the area and apply the unused portion of your trip to the lodge of your choice. No questions. No excuses. No problems. They will transport you to another lodge, free of charge.

Not included in the Silver King Lodge Package

Airfare to San Jose, First night accommodations at a hotel in San Jose,Costa Rica (about $50 US, with breakfast) ; Gratuities to guides and lodge and hotel staff; meals the first night in San Jose; Fishing License ($65),Lures used during your stay; Premium alcoholic beverages; Bottled water; Items purchased at the tackle shop; Satellite phone calls; Fees incurred to obtain passport.

Silver King Lodge Fishing Season

The prime tarpon season occurs from January through early June and from September through November. The best time for their snook fishery is September to January. The fat snook season is November through January. An excellent wahoo run occurs from January through May, while the peak tuna season runs from January through May and September through October. The rivers are typically high and muddy during the months of mid-June through August and December.

Silver King Lodge Travel Logistics

Numerous gateway cities in the United States and Europe serve San Jose, Costa Rica. Upon arrival in San Jose, you will be greeted by their representative after clearing Customs. You will then be d taken to the Hotel Martino in San Jose. Early the next morning, you will be flown to the airport at Barra del Colorado and then taken to the lodge. Fishing will commence shortly thereafter.

Silver King Lodge Capacity

20 anglers. This lodge would be considered most appropriate for corporate get-aways and functions.

The Accommodations at Silver King Lodge

Anglers are accommodated in a series of bungalows, constructed of local woods and materials from the adjacent rain forest. The Silver King philosophy is to give visiting anglers and guests the feeling that the lodge is part of the local environment and not encroaching upon the environment. Each large, air conditioned room, consists of tiled floors, ceiling fans and private tiled bathrooms with hot water. All water to the rooms is filtered. The dining room is made out of semi hard woods and possesses custom-crafted furniture. The ceilings are constructed of wild cane, which grows alongside the river bank and looks much like sugar cane. The four dining room tables are set for buffet, family style service. This is a great atmosphere to get to know the other anglers and swap stories. The bar is decorated out of sura, an exotic Costa Rican hardwood. Fans, satellite television, stereo player and a well stocked bar round out the amenity list at Silver King Lodge. An immaculately clean 36' x 22' swimming pool with associated cascading eight foot waterfall and an enclosed jacuzzi provides a relaxing respite between the morning and afternoon fishing sessions and after a productive day on the water. All rooms are airconditioned.

The Meals at Silver King Lodge

The cuisine has been hailed as gourmet, and guests have frequently compared the quality of the food and the service to an upscale restaurant. The chef is on the premises on a full-time basis and was culinary school trained in the United States. The meals are served buffet-style and all one cares to eat. Breads, pastries and cakes are baked at the lodge daily. They even make their our own cheesecakes and ice creams. An open-bar is available for beers, soft drinks and national alcoholic beverages. A fully stocked cash bar is also available for premium drinks at very reasonable prices.

The Fishing at Silver King Lodge

Anglers are afforded several angling opportunities upon arriving at Silver King Lodge. Two anglers are paired with an experienced, English speaking guide, one that has lived and fished the area all of their lives. Visiting anglers can elect to fish the Rio Colorado, or the adjacent Caribbean sea (located just a short cast from the lodge) for trophy tarpon, snook and jack crevalle. To ensure their client's safety, Silver King has designed a fleet of custom-built 23-foot deep V-hulled fishing crafts, powered by brand new 150 HP Yamaha outboards. The boats were built on the Ana Capri molds from Florida of hand laid fiberglass and have been constructed with seven times the required foam flotation of the U S Coast Guard. Unlike some of the other Caribbean coastal rivers of Costa Rica, the fishing on the Rio Colorado continues to be extremely productive. They continue to experience very good concentrations of tarpon and snook in the river. Those who choose to fish the river mouths have a chance of catching record size snook, while those fishing the rivers in the traditional manner will tend to catch fish in greater numbers.

Anglers wanting to try their angling hand at light-tackle species within the Barra del Colorado rain forest, Silver King Lodge offers more than a dozen estuaries where you can target mojarra (a super-charged bluegill), machaca (reminiscent of baby tarpon) and guapote (the fierce and highly combative rainbow bass). Silver King Lodge offers more lagoons, rivers and back-waters than any other jungle area on the east coast of Costa Rica. These areas receive very little pressure and are a great challenge for flyrodders. In January, the "calba" or fat snook migrate up the rivers to spawn. These snook can be caught in great numbers on light spinning gear or fly tackle and average 6 to 8 pounds. Silver King's captains have been doing extremely well. Guests are catching giant wahoo, tuna, bull dolphin and sailfish. These fish are being caught from five to fifteen miles offshore of the beaches of Barra Del Colorado.

Non-Angler Activities at Silver King Lodge

Activities for the non angler -- lounging out by a beautiful swimming pool, with an 8 foot waterfall, and drink service poolside and jacuzzi side, tours through the rivers and estuaries with a naturalist guide, canoeing, and tours to Tortuguero National Park.

The Weather at Silver King Lodge

Temperatures throughout the prime fishing season average approximately 85 degrees. Sometimes a few degrees cooler or hotter. But, this is the most common. The Barra del Colorado typical rainy season commences at the end of June through August and then again around the beginning of December - throughout the month. It is always wise to pack a lightweight rainsuit in the event of rain and to protect camera gear with a waterproof bag.

Silver King Lodge Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in San Jose. Transfer to Hotel Martino. Overnight in San Jose.

Day 2: Early morning flight to Barra del Colorado and 2- minute boat transfer to Silver King Lodge. Fishing. Dinner. Overnight.

Fishing Days: Full fishing days. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight at Silver King Lodge.

Final Day: Early flight from Barra del Colorado to San Jose, connecting with departure flight to United States.

Trip Cancellation and Travel Insurance Recommendation

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