Costa Rica Fishing Season
Looking to plan the ultimate fishing vacation in Guanacaste, Costa Rica? Look no further than this informative Costa Rica fishing season chart! With all the information you need to make the most of your trip, you’ll be reeling in the big ones in no time. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience some of the best fishing in the world – use this chart to plan your perfect trip today!
However, for anyone with experience fishing in Papagayo, no matter what time of year, there will be something to catch!
Costa Rica Green Fishing Season
The green season in Costa Rica usually begins in May, marked by afternoon rains. During this period, fishing activity shifts from the southern part of the country to Guanacaste in the north as strong winds there subside.
Fish spread out more this season, with most rainfall in the south. Fishing is not slow except during peak billfish season.
Deep-sea fishing season
From May to November, you can find plenty of sailfish for fishing. It’s also the second season for marlin fishing, and the peak time for catching a variety of fish such as dorado, tuna, and wahoo offshore. This season is perfect for those who prefer meaty fish like snapper and grouper, as well as the pelagics above. If you plan to cook or freeze fillets, now is the most productive time to do so after catching them.
Check our Costa Rica fishing season chart, choose your fish and month, and hop on board for Tuna Fish Sportfishing.
If you’re looking to fish during the best time in Papagayo, Costa Rica, book one of our fishing boats, and let’s go!
Client Reviews
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience and memories made. Kids loved it!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Captain Jose and first mate Kaylen were absolutely amazing on our half day sport fishing trip on the 33ft Second Wind. They made us feel welcomed and provided so much good information about the surrounding area. The fruit platter and fresh guacamole made by Kaylen was amazing. My family (wife and two teenage daughters) was very impressed with entire experience since this was their first offshore fishing trip. We did get into a school of Sailfish at the very end!! We had 4 on at one time and eventually landed 2 beautiful larger 2.5meter sailfish after a quick 15min fight. I can’t enough about professional and personal experience from booking all the way to the end of the trip! Thank you again!!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was a blast we told the captain and 1st mate we wanted to target rooster fish and we were hooked up in the 1st 30 mins!!!! I'll definitely book them again for a sailfish day worth every penny!!!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Booked a 3/4 day on Tuna Fish! Picked us up directly from the beach out front of the hotel. First line in the water, fish on! Boat was clean, crew was great - and fish were biting all day.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Two full days with Tuna fish Sportfishing and WOW !! best charter we’ve ever done, no contest. Non-stop action, amazing crew, and they literally take care of everything for you. Fresh ceviche made on the boat (the BEST we’ve ever had), tons of fish on the lines — mahi, grouper and more. The owner checked in the whole time and even helped us bring our catch back to Canada. Above and beyond service. If you’re looking for an unforgettable, first-class fishing experience, this is the company to book!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hard to capture in words what a fantastic trip we had with Capt Gerardo on the billfish. We were picked up on the beach at our hotel which was so convenient. They had us fishing within an hour and we were landing some great catches - grouper (red and black) snapper, mahi mahi and even a sailfish. The crew - Benjamin, David, and Dario - were great hosts and were patiently helping us to catch the fish. David even whipped up a fresh grouper ceviche while on board from one of our catches. Crew was great about explaining some of the landmarks and history and constantly making sure we were good throughout. Highly recommend using these guys whether you’re a skilled angler or a family wanting to enjoy being out on the water and learning to fish!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Once we found the boat, everything went perfectly. The staff were extremely knowledgable & friendly. The water was REALLY rough but the captain did an outstanding job. We caught a huge sailfish and some Monster Mahis'. Would go again for sure & recommend. Note: make sure to confirm Exactly where to meet before that morning. We did have a tough time getting in touch.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Captain Reinaldo and Lucas were a terrific crew, they made us feel welcome and were great guides. They showed us several points of interest as we sailed and pointed out different species of marine life on our half day fishing charter. We caught a beautiful 50” rooster fish and they were essential to ensuring that we successfully and safely brought the fish in the boat! Would definitely book with them again.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great time on the Tuna Fish, even though we trolled for hours and didn't get anything we were able to catch some red snapper at the last minute.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
