Testimonials at Silver King

By: David Sartwell - Gloucester Daily Times

No words can fully describe how much Ralph and I appreciated your allowing us to experience the Rio Colorado tarpon fishing.

From the moment we arrived in San Jose, you and your staff looked after us in a way that reflects so positively on your selection and training of personnel and on your skillful management of resources. The lodge and out buildings were in tip-top shape, marking an attention to detail. The potted flowers, the hanging hammocks and rocking chairs on the dock, the covered walkways that led from building to building, the outstanding meals and the kind and gentle staff all made us feel so welcome. (Not to mention the pool, hot tub, massage parlors, and flat screen TV’s.)

The guides were were extremely knowledgeable and friendly, instantly making us feel at home. Suggestions on technique were artfully given and our many ignorances were met with cheerful explanations.

Dave

By: www.frommers.com

This is the most upscale lodge in Barra del Colorado. They take their fishing seriously here -- there’s a large selection of modern boats and equipment, as well as a full tackle shop -- but Silver King also emphasizes comfort. The rooms are immense, with two double beds, a desk and chair, luggage racks, fishing racks, air-conditioning, an overhead fan, and a roomy closet. The floors and walls are all varnished hardwood, and the ceilings are finished in bamboo. The entire complex is built on raised stilts and connected by covered walkways (useful during the frequent downpours).

The meals here are truly exceptional, with some of the best buffet-style lodge cooking I’ve ever had. Each all-you-can-eat meal is anchored with at least two main dishes and a wide variety of appetizers, salads, side dishes, and desserts. You should be eating plenty of fish during your stay -- coconut-battered snook nuggets with a pineapple-wasabi dip were just one of the highlights of my culinary indulgences here. These folks also have a photographer snapping away digital shots of all the offshore action and give you a personalized CD of photos from your stay at no extra cost.

By: www.ticotravel.com

Silver King Lodge is located on the east coast of Costa Rica on the Rio Colorado River, in the ecologically wild life preserve known as Barra del Colorado. This new deluxe sport fishing lodge is situated in the midst of a tropical rain forest where wildlife abounds. Silver King Lodge offers you 23 Ft. Closed transom deep V. hull, unsinkable, fiberglass boats. (These are the largest fastest and safest, boats on the east coast of Costa Rica).

Equipped with fish finders, 25 watt ship to shore radios and fighting chairs. These boats are capable of crossing the river mouth in almost any conditions, as well as running off shore for Wahoo, Tuna, Dorado and Bill fish. We also offer smaller aluminum boats for exciting back country fishing in the many lagoons and rivers surrounding the lodge.

These include liquor, beer and soft drinks. Imported liquors are charged at a rate of $5.00 per drink. (i.e. Jack Daniels, Chivas Regal, Baileys, etc.) A full time massage therapist is on staff at the lodge. Although Tarpon and Snook, as well as many other offshore species, can be caught year around, heavy rains during certain months make fishing more difficult and less enjoyable.

Silver King Lodge has decided to remain closed during July, August and December (the wettest months) to insure our guest fish only the most productive and more pleasant times. January thru June are popular times for fishing as well as September, October and November. The later three offering exceptional Giant Tarpon action with plenty of 150 Lb. plus fish available