Costa Rica Sporfishing Seasons

This is a general guide to fishing seasons in Costa Rica. Action can be spectacular when it should be slow
or fair when it should be good. Generally, the fish move seasonally, with summer months offering the best catches in the Golfo de Papagayo, while winter months are best in southern waters centered on the Golfo Dulce.

Fish Type Jan - Feb - March April - May - June July - Aug - Sept Oct - Nov - Dec
Off Shore
Black Marlin Fair Good Good Excellent
Blue Marlin Fair Good Fair Good
Sailfish Excellent Good Good Excellent
Dorado Excellent Good Good Excellent
Yellow Fin Tuna Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Wahoo Good Good Good Fair
In Shore
Roosterfish Good Good Excellent Fair
Snapper Fair Good Excellent Excellent
Snook Good Good Good Good