When To Fish Costa Rica
Fishing is good year round on the pacific side of Costa Rica, however some times are better than others for certain speicies.
Inshore Fishing
Fishing for Rooster Fish, Cubera Snapper, Grouper & other bottom fish is best from May thru November. Sailfish, Marlin Tuna and,
Mahi or dorado can be good at times also.
Offshore Fishing
Fishing for sailfish & marlin is best from December to May with 15-20 hookups a day very common. Dorado or mahi fishing is also pretty good at this time along with yellowfin tuna mixed in. Rooster fish & snapper can be caught now too but not at its peak like in the May to November time frame.
Inshore Fishing
Fishing for Rooster Fish, Cubera Snapper, Grouper & other bottom fish is best from May thru November. Sailfish, Marlin Tuna and,
Mahi or dorado can be good at times also.
Offshore Fishing
Fishing for sailfish & marlin is best from December to May with 15-20 hookups a day very common. Dorado or mahi fishing is also pretty good at this time along with yellowfin tuna mixed in. Rooster fish & snapper can be caught now too but not at its peak like in the May to November time frame.