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Fishing in
Costa Rica
Costa Ricas central Pacific coast has long
been known for its world-class Sailfish, Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna and Dorado
(Mahi-Mahi) Sportfishing. We catch and release hundreds of billfish each year!!
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Our prime fishing season is December- May. But we catch fish
year-round because the Gulf of Nicoya is a magnet for many different species of
baitfish. December May is also dry season, so the seas are generally calm when
the fishing is best. Our waters abound with whales, dolphins, turtles, manta
rays, and many other species of marine life throughout the year.
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Costa Rica OffShore Sport Fishing |
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Rooster
Snapper
Grouper
Spanish Mackeral
Jack
Wahoo
Cubera
Rainbow Runner |
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Sailfish
Blue marlin
Black marlin
Striped
Marlin
Tuna
Dorado / Mahi Mahi
Wahoo |
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Marlin
October is normally the top month for
marlin in this area, but action is also good in September and November and
occasional blues and even blacks can be found any time of the year, although
they are usually out farther than boats hunting for sailfish are likely to be
fishing.
Sailfish
Middle of December to the end of April -
when they begin moving north - is rated the best season, but the big schools
often move in about October and occasionally stay longer. A few sails always
show among the catch from June through September, mixed with the other species
that are found inshore during these months.
Tuna
Found
throughout the year as they are all along the Pacific coast, but most abundant
from about June through September. Most are the eight to 12 pounders, but a
dozen or more over 200 pounds and maybe another two dozen in the 100 to 200
pound range are taken every year.
Wahoo
Not common in the
area around Quepos, but more abundant in the late summer farther south,
especially the Drake Bay area from late June to early August.
Dorado: Dorado, also known as Mahi Mahi or Dolphin fish. Dorado
are most abundant between the months of December through October when the
rivers send floating logs and other debris to the ocean. These fish are
attracted to drifting debris and are commonly found swimming around underneath.
Dorado is a species here in Costa Rica that can also be caught year round.
Roosterfish: Undoubtedly, the Roosterfish is the most exciting
inshore fish available and are the main attraction to inshore fishermen. These
fish lurk around rocky bottoms and are one heck of a fight! They are not to
good for eating due to of all their muscle but they do tend to bring a lot of
spunk to the line. Roosters can be caught year round averaging from 20 to 40
pounds.
Cubera Snapper Fishing: This is the most popular of all
the local Snappers, due to its size and sheer strength. Fish over 50lbs have
been caught in the area, year round. They are very similar to the Red Snapper
fish.
Fishing Costa
Rica Experts
King Tours
Telephone: (506) 643-2441 - (506)
388-7810
Toll Free 800-213-7091
Playa Jacó, Costa Rica |
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