central america fishing

Name

central america fishing

Legal name

Central America Fishing

Website

https://centralamericafishing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sport Fishing Travel Services

NAICS

Fishing, Hunting and Trapping (114)

akta.pro primary industry

Fishing Charters & Angling Experiences (Deep Sea, Sportfishing, Fly Fishing) (THAJAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fishing & Angling Charters / Guides (THAAALAD), Coastal & Marine Nature Lodges (THAGAIAH), Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges) (THAGAIAJ)

Keywords

• Sport fishing vacations
• Fishing travel agency
• Private fishing charters
• Fishing trip planning
• Custom fishing packages

Headquarters

HQ city

San José

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Commission Revenue: Central America Fishing charges the same direct rates as the operations they represent and does not charge any booking fees. Revenue is generated through small commissions from partner hotels, resorts, fishing lodges, fishing charters, and tour companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Central America Fishing is a sport fishing travel agency that plans and books customized private fishing vacations across 11 countries, coordinating accommodations, fishing charters, captains, boats, in-country transportation, domestic flights, and eco/adventure tours. Each vacation is built from scratch per guest with no party boats or shared charters, and the agency earns revenue through commissions from partner hotels, resorts, lodges, and fishing operators rather than booking fees.

Product overview

Central America Fishing is a luxury, full-service sport fishing travel agency offering customized fishing vacations across 11 countries (as of 2026), including Costa Rica, Panama, Belize, Guatemala, and Brazil. The company provides end-to-end trip planning and execution services including in-country transportation, domestic flights, private fishing charters, accommodations, and adventure tours. Their portfolio includes country-specific fishing packages (Costa Rica, Panama, Belize, Guatemala, Brazil), multi-country combination trips, and various fishing types (Offshore, Inshore, Fly Fishing, Freshwater). Revenue is generated through commissions from partner hotels, lodges, and fishing operations rather than booking fees, allowing clients to pay direct rates. The company partners with over 250 destinations and accommodations including notable properties like Tropic Star Lodge and operates a luxury liveaboard mothership in Panama.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Costa Rica Fishing Packages
• Panama Fishing Packages
• Belize Fishing Packages
• Guatemala Fishing Packages
• Brazil Fishing Packages
• Multi-Country Fishing Packages
• Tropic Star Lodge Booking
• Luxury Liveaboard (Mothership) Booking
• Vacation Planning & Booking Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 40% of CAF anglers are repeat or referral guests
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Members since 2017. BTT works to protect and restore habitats of bonefish, permit, and tarpon throughout the Caribbean and created the first permit-tagging program.
• King Sailfish MountsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Conservation partner since 2015 offering 'release mounts' - fiberglass replicas painted by marine artists using only pictures and measurements, so fish don't need to be killed.
• The Billfish FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Active participants in TBF's tag & release program. Members since 2010. The Billfish Foundation is the world's largest international billfish tagging program and works with local governments on comprehensive management plans for billfish and tuna.
• International Game Fish Association (IGFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation partner. The IGFA is a global organization dedicated to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of ethical angling practices.
• Make a Wish FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partnership granting wishes for children with critical illnesses.
• Pack for a PurposeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit that allows travelers to make a tangible impact in local communities by bringing supplies. Central America Fishing has partnered with Pack for a Purpose since 2017.
• Lifting Hands FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal foundation in San Jose, Costa Rica that Central America Fishing supports through Pack for a Purpose. Provides education, workshops, and resources for impoverished residents of the Bajo de los Anonos community.
• Central America VacationcoreOthersNon-fishing side of the travel agency created by Theresa Atkins in 2016 that caters to 'regular' vacations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures: Specialized fly fishing travel agency that books guided fishing trips, lodges, and itineraries worldwide. Directly comparable as a curated, commission-based outfitter serving serious anglers with bespoke planning.
• Frontiers International Travel: Long-established sport fishing travel agency arranging hosted trips, charters, and lodges globally. Same business model — bespoke booking, partner network, no booking fees — serving overlapping high-end clientele.
• The Fly Shop: Retailer and travel outfitter booking guided fly fishing trips worldwide. Directly comparable as a curated booking agent for premium fishing vacations across multiple international destinations.
• Angler Adventures: Sport fishing travel outfitter specializing in hosted and custom trips to destinations worldwide. Directly comparable in commission-based, fully customized booking of lodges and charters.
• Fly Water Travel: Fly fishing travel agency booking trips, guides, and lodges across the Americas and beyond. Directly comparable as a boutique, expert-led booking intermediary for serious anglers.
• Tailor Made Fly Fishing: UK-based bespoke fly fishing travel agency booking trips across the globe. Comparable in curated, no-fixed-departure booking model and personalized itinerary design for premium clients.

Emerging players

• Nomad Sportfishing: Smaller, niche sport fishing travel outfitter focused on Latin American destinations. Comparable as a region-focused bespoke booking agent but with narrower geographic scope than Central America Fishing.

Regional players

• Sport Fishing Panama (Casa Vieja Lodge): Panama-based luxury fishing lodge that takes direct bookings and competes with CAF for high-end Panama trips. Comparable in target species (billfish, inshore) and luxury clientele, but operates a single property rather than a multi-country agency.
• Tropic Star Lodge: Iconic Panama fishing lodge with 300+ IGFA world records — both a key partner of Central America Fishing and a potential competitor for direct bookings. Comparable in destination and species focus rather than business model.
• Costa Rica Fishing Travel (CRFT): Costa Rica-specific sport fishing booking agency arranging charters and lodging. Comparable in bespoke single-region fishing travel, but with much narrower geographic scope than Central America Fishing's 11-country portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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