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Costa Rica Fishing Species

When it comes to Costa Rica fishing, this is simply one of the most stunning, scenic and beautiful countries on the planet to be an angler! Sportfishing in Costa Rica can be an exciting, testing and most certainly rewarding experience – there is a whole variety of different fish that can be caught off the island’s shores. This is sure to offer professional and novice anglers alike an enjoyable challenge.

Costa Rica Fishing – The Local Species

Here are a few of the fish that can be caught by anglers who are in Costa Rica fishing:

Costa Rica Fishing - MarlinCosta Rica Marlin Fishing – Season: September though November is a great time to catch Costa Rica Striped Marlin. Black Marlin and Blue Marlin can be caught most of the year but further out in the Costa Rica fishing grounds…

Recognized in many fishing circles as a quick and aggressive fish, marlin fishing in Costa Rica allows people to “test themselves” against all three types of Marlin; Blue Marlin, Black Marlin and Striped Marlin.

Blue marlin fishing charters

Costa Rica Fishing - Sailfish Costa Rica Sail Fishing – Season: December through May is peak Costa Rica fishing time for Sailfish. But you can still find them the entire year Bait / Lures: Ballyhoo, skirted ballyhoo, artificial lures in the 7-10 inch range…

Sailfish are one of the most common fish found in and around the waters of Costa Rica. Sailfish are usually a blue or grey colour, and take their name from their fin, which often stretches the entire length of their back and sometimes protrudes from the water. They also have an “elongated bill”, drawing resemblance to a swordfish and other marlins.

Sailfishing charters, Costa Rica

costa-rica-dorado-fishingCosta Rica Dorado Fishing – Season: You can find Dorado most of the year. Often taken while trolling for Billfish, May usually brings more as the Costa Rica rivers start to flow heavy from the mountain rain run off bringing down a lot of debris…

This then creates what are known as “trash lines”, where the Dorado is found looking to ambush smaller prey. Big schools of Dorado are relatively common in the waters around Quepos.

Dorado Fishing, Costa Rica

costa-rica-wahoo-fishingCosta Rica Wahoo Fishing Season: Comes as the Costa Rica water cools in starting in the month of May. Larger schools moving in and staying though December. The big Costa Rica Wahoo tend to be caught in May and June…

The Wahoo is something of a “prize game fish”, known to sports fisherman for its speed and high quality flesh. Wahoo are found worldwide in tropical and subtropical seas, but believe us – there is nowhere better than Costa Rica to pit yourself against them!

Wahoo Fishing, Costa Rica

costa-rica-tuna-fishingCosta Rica Tuna Fishing – Season: Found at the surface in large schools. A clever way of recognising the presence of feeding yellowfin schools is if “the water is boiling”. If it looks like this, it is likely to represent a school of Yellowfin Tuna feeding beneath. If seabirds are in the area hanging around above them, feeding on scraps left behind is a strong indication of tuna…

For Tuna fishing, particularly Yellowfin Tuna, Costa Rica is a great location. Often found in large schools just below the surface of the water, they are also likely to be found in the company of dolphins.

Yellowfin Tuna fishing, Costa Rica

costa=rica-snapper-fishingCosta Rica Red Snapper Fishing – Season: January through July Is a hot time for Costa Rica Cubera Snapper but they are often taken year round.

If you are a real Red Snapper fanatic you can try night fishing which can get you some monsters…

Red Snapper fishing, Costa Rica

costa-rica-snook-fishingSnook Fishing – Season: Snook are taken almost year round. December and January Snook fishing in Costa Rica seems to be the best months, 40 pound + have been taken in the last couple seasons in Quepos! …

Snook fishing in Costa Rica

 

costa-rica-rooster-fishingCosta Rica Rooster Fishing – Season: All year long! I have taken them in almost every month in Costa Rica fishing waters… If someone has managed to catch a Roosterfish during their Costa Rica fishing vacation, they have certainly done well.

Able to reach almost six feet in length, catching a Roosterfish could be the real highlight of a person’s holiday.

Roosterfish - Costa Rica

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What our Clients Say

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Neil A. Riley March 2018

Leanne- I wanted to thank you again for your help in getting our family a last minute fishing trip on Amy’s dream! This was a once in a lifetime day of fishing that we’ll never forget!!

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Neil A. Riley    March 2018   
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Leanne- I wanted to thank you again for your help in getting our family a last minute fishing trip on Amy’s dream! This was a once in a lifetime day of fishing that we’ll never forget!! We think where you are at is by far our favorite part of the Country but curious if you have other areas you think we should see?

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Heidi Payne Florida

Hello Leanne!! We sure hope this finds you well. We've been seeing that your boats have been catching lots of sail and a few marlin since we left.

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Heidi Payne    Florida   
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Hello Leanne!! We sure hope this finds you well. We've been seeing that your boats have been catching lots of sail and a few marlin since we left. Bravo! I am attaching 2 shots of the rods I'm touching are the rods I actually caught my 2 sail on. I would like to happily tell you that I raised the flags myself, with Memo's help (at my request). It was an honor to do this seemingly little thing. This was such a special day for me (and Jim!). I will NEVER forget it- even when I'm old and gray! hehehehe!! You guys create lots of happy memories for your clients and you should know that this day was THE highlight of my lifelong fishing career! Thanks so much! I look forward to proudly wearing my t-shirt!! :)) Take care and we'll see you again one day with 2 of Jim's sons on board for THEM to catch their first sail!! Thank you so much!!!

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Hunter Williams
Hunter Williams

5 out of 5 stars

posted 1 year ago

We had a great time going out for a full day with Quepos Fishing, set up through Sam Merkin. The boat was in great shape and cleaner than ours at home. The crew we went out with - Jose and Fausto - were friendly and fun and knew exactly what they were doing. They made sure we got some good catches and had a good time and we were super comfortable spending the day with them. Great spot if you're looking to fish in Quepos!

James rogers
James rogers

5 out of 5 stars

posted 1 year ago

Absolutely awesome experience!
We booked the 38 ft Luhrs for a full day charter.
The crew was very nice, very helpful and very professional from start to finish!
Helping my wife and I land 4 huge sailfish within just a couple hours after missing a couple others and seeing at least 40-50 of them on the surface. The captain put the baits right over them but I guess only 4 of them were hungry today. Not the crews fault at all. We had a blast and will be back!!
I contacted and booked through Sam. Very nice and very fast to respond!
I highly recommend this company and this boat!!

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