Our Samara Fishing Charters offer anglers the opportunity to experience some of the most productive fishing grounds in Costa Rica. Samara sits on the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province and is well known for both inshore and offshore sport fishing. The town has a relaxed beach atmosphere and is close to waters full of many different fish.
Samara is a fantastic base for both casual and serious anglers. Whether you’re chasing trophy billfish offshore or hunting roosterfish along the reefs, you’ll find high-quality guides and abundant fish in these Pacific waters.
Samara Inshore Fishing
Target species: Roosterfish, snapper, jacks, grouper, snook, mackerel.
Most inshore trips last about four to five hours and stay near the coast, moving around rocky areas and reefs.
Samara Offshore Fishing
Target species: Sailfish, marlin (blue, black, striped), mahi-mahi (dorado), yellowfin tuna, wahoo.
Full-day trips venture farther out into the deeper waters of the Pacific.
Best Time to Fish
Peak Billfish Season: December to April
Roosterfish & Snapper: Good year-round, but best November–August
Tuna & Dorado: Also found year-round, often best in rainy season (May–November)
