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Sportfishing Tournament Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica 2026

Tournament Dates: May 8 & 9, 2026

Get ready for the ultimate challenge in the heart of Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica! The Battle of the Bay 2026 is an exhilarating two-day sportfishing tournament where you’ll compete across three exciting divisions: Billfish, Gamefish, and Roosterfish.
  • Thursday, 7TH
    4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.
    Registration
    6:00p.m. - 7:00pm.
    Captain's Meeting
    Location: Botánika Resort
  • Friday, 8TH
    6:00 a.m. Line up in imaginary
    6:30 a.m. Shot gun start
    3:00 p.m. Lines Out
    *No further fishing after this time.
    3:30 p.m. Weight station/check in
    5:00 p.m. All Boats Must Be Checked In at Marina Bahía Golfito
    *Boats should return to the marina unless there is a documented hookup prior to lines out.
  • Saturday, 9TH
    6:00 a.m. Line up in imaginary
    6:30 a.m. Shot gun start
    3:00 p.m. Lines Out
    *No further fishing after this time.
    3:30 p.m. Weight station/check in
    5:00 p.m. All Boats Must Be Checked In at Marina Bahía Golfito
    *Boats should return to the marina unless there is a documented hookup prior to lines out.
    6:00 p.m. Dinner
    7:00 p.m. Party & Awards
    Marina Bahía Golfito
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There will be three (3) general tournament divisions – Billfish Release, Roosterfish Release, and Gamefish. Each division counts equally towards the Battle of the Bay Triple Crown Tournament Championship. At the end of the two (2) days of fishing, team rankings will be determined based on performance for each division.

 

1st Place in division = 500 pts.; 2nd Place in division = 300 pts.; 3rd Place in division = 100 pts; 4th Place and below = 0 pts. Triple Crown Tournament Bonus Points = 600 pts.; Triple Crown Daily Bonus Points = 200 pts. per Day. The team/boat that has the best combined score across all three (3) general tournament divisions, including Triple Crown Bonus Points will be crowned the winner. The Battle of the Bay Triple Crown will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

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    Registration Fee: $1,356
    Billfish: $1,000
    Roosterfish: $1,000
    Gamefish: $1,000
    All In: $4,130
    Up to 6 anglers

    Early registration fee valid until April 12.
    After April 12:
    $1,356 per category

    All In after April 12: $4,356
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The Team registration fee is for a team consisting of 2 crew and 4 anglers, up to 6 anglers for additional amount of $300 each.
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Register now and get ready to battle it out for amazing prizes and bragging rights in the stunning waters of Golfo Dulce.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable sportfishing experience.

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Contact us

Our Email:

mgonzalez@marinabahiagolfito.com

Our phone number:

+(506) 8482-1414

Our Address:

150m Norte muelle comercial, Provincia de Puntarenas, Golfito, 60701

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