{"id":43668,"date":"2023-03-21T18:16:22","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T17:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=43668"},"modified":"2026-02-11T11:59:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T11:59:58","slug":"costa-rica-fishing-seasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/costa-rica-fishing-seasons\/","title":{"rendered":"Costa Rica Fishing Seasons: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 11<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>Golden beaches, phenomenal scenery, and friendly locals. What&#8217;s not to love about Costa Rica? It&#8217;s a paradise on earth but also a destination where world-class angling adventures take place all the time. But before you&#8217;re ready for yours, it&#8217;s always a good idea to get familiar with the <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/country\/cr\/?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=43668\">fishing seasons in Costa Rica<\/a>.<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/00etfs4xkw.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='00etfs4xkw']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/00etfs4xkw\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style><wistia-player media-id=\"00etfs4xkw\" aspect=\"1.7777777777777777\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_outer_wrapper\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items: center; margin-top:-56.25%;\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_inner_wrapper\" style=\" overflow: auto;\"><p class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 5px !important;\">There are hundreds of Costa Rica fishing charters located on both coasts of this amazing country, the Pacific Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and a rainforest with a productive network of rivers and lakes will make any angler&#039;s head spin. With so many options available, it&#039;s easy to see how this small central American country has become a top fishing destination in the world. Today, we learn where some of Costa Rica&#039;s top fishing spots are what you can catch while you&#039;re there and when some of the best times to head out. Our will also show you a few of our anglers top prizes and tell you how you can go about catching one of your own.\r\n\r\nAfter watching this video, you&#039;ll get a better idea of what some of the best fishing in Costa Rica looks like. Many of Costa Rica&#039;s most impressive fisheries are located along the west coast of the country, from its border with Nicaragua down to its border with Panama. The Pacific Ocean is home to more big game fish than you can imagine.\r\n\r\nMany local anglers will tell you that the West Coast is the best coast for deep sea fishing in Costa Rica.\r\n\r\nBut we&#039;re here to tell you that it&#039;s also one of the best sport fishing places in the whole world.\r\n\r\nCosta Rica&#039;s Pacific waters are home to various types of Billfish. Blue, Black and Striped Marlin as well as Sailfish could be found along the entire coastline year round. The best times to go after Blue Marlin are in the spring and fall while striped and black marlin peak in the summertime.\r\n\r\nIf you&#039;re fishing the Northern Pacific coast, the waters around Argyle, Flamingo and Tamarindo are among the top places for Marlin fishing in Costa Rica. If you&#039;re staying along the Central Pacific, your best bet would be to hop on a charter from either Hakka, Manuel Antonio or Corpus a little further south. The areas of wheat, the beach and the Ossa Peninsula are also recognized as prime locations for Marlin fishing. Sailfish, on the other hand, are available year round in deeper waters, but tend to come closer to shore in the winter.\r\n\r\nThe best time to try your luck along the Northern Pacific coastline is between May and August. However, the central and southern parts tend to heat up in the winter and stay hot well into late spring.\r\n\r\nMahi Mahi locally referred to as Dorado, are another extremely popular catch. They&#039;re most active between May and September in the fishing is hot along the entire coast during this period.\r\n\r\nAnd you can&#039;t talk about deep sea fishing in Costa Rica without mentioning Yellowfin Tuna. This is another prized species in Pacific waters that can be caught throughout various times of the year, depending on what part of the coast you head out from. Generally speaking, though, the best time to catch Yellowfin Tuna in Costa Rica is between May and September. The general rule of thumb is the further out you travel, the bigger your chances of catching a trophy.\r\n\r\nThat&#039;s why the easiest way to check these fish off your bucket list is to head out on one of the many Costa Rica fishing charters available on fishing Booking.com. You can download our app or simply visit us online to experience deep sea fishing in Costa Rica the right way. It&#039;s no secret that the deep waters of the Pacific hold an incredible amount of big game fish. However, when it comes to ensure fishing in Costa Rica, you can have just as much fun in shallower waters closer to land.\r\n\r\nOne of the coolest looking and most exciting fish to catch on the Pacific coast is a Roosterfish. This voracious predator boasts seven long dorsal filaments that flare up above the water while they hunt. They&#039;re considered pelagic, but they mostly feed in shallow flats up to 60 feet deep and are known to chase their prey no matter what, even if it means beaching themselves. The Gulf of Nicoya Papago, Gulf and smaller bays along the coast are also prime locations, not only for Roosterfish, but also Snook Jacks, various types of Groupers, as well as the mighty Pacific Cubera Snapper.\r\n\r\nSpeaking of Cubera, they&#039;re a bottom fishing staple in Costa Rica, typically found over reefs and hard structure in waters between 60 and 180 feet deep. They&#039;re available all year round and are both an exciting and challenging fish to catch.\r\n\r\nNow that we&#039;ve covered the West coast of Costa Rica, let&#039;s travel to the east and check out the country&#039;s beautiful Caribbean coastline. Golden sandy beaches, turquoise waters and swaying palm trees are probably some of the first images that come to mind when you hear Caribbean coast.\r\n\r\nBut the sight of Costa Rica, much like its Pacific counterpart, also has a pretty rich fishing scene. Not only are there plenty of snook and jacks available, but you&#039;ll also have the added bonus of targeting one of the world&#039;s most sought after inshore fish tarpon. They roam the shallow bays and inlets up and down the coast from January to May. Fishing.\r\n\r\nThe Caribbean, however, is often associated with its vast and productive reef systems. Much like on the Pacific Coast.\r\n\r\nYou can target colorful and delicious fish like snapper and grouper, but you can also throw some different species into the mix as well. You can go after Barracuda, Kingfish and triple tail or head out even further in search of larger and faster fish such as Wahoo, Dorado and sailfish.\r\n\r\nSpeaking of laws, you&#039;ll want to familiarize yourself with the local rules and regulations before you head out. Luckily, in Costa Rica, they&#039;re pretty straightforward. If you&#039;re fishing from shore or in freshwater, you won&#039;t need a license at all. However, head out to sea aboard any kind of vessel and you&#039;ll need to get one from your PESCA.\r\n\r\nYou can get yours online. However, some Costa Rica fishing charters will offer to get it for you. So be sure to check with your skipper before your trip. Other than that, there are only a few regulations when it comes to keeping your catch.\r\n\r\nAll billfish. Rooster, Fish and Tarpon must be released, but pretty much everything else can be harvested. If it&#039;s your first time hopping on a Costa Rica fishing charter, you can download the fishing book or app from Google Play or the App Store. Or just visit us online.\r\n\r\nWith hundreds of local captain&#039;s verified reviews and hassle free booking, you&#039;ll save time and money and experience an exciting day on the water. So go ahead and download our app or head over to fishing Booking.com and start planning your adventure today.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/wistia-player><p><\/p><p>With a warm climate and some of the most bountiful waters in the world, Costa Rica enjoys year-round fishing. There&#8217;s fantastic freshwater action in its rivers and lakes but it gets even wilder once you hit the saltwater.<\/p><p>In the ocean, there are fish biting both shallow and deep. Your targets will include some of the fiercest game fish out there, all depending on when you visit. And to find out when is the best time to go for your target fish, read on.<\/p><h2 id=\"what-are-the-best-months-for-fishing-in-costa-rica\">What are the best months for fishing in Costa Rica?<\/h2><table class=\"table table-bordered table-hover\">\n   <thead>\n      <tr>\n         <th>Species<\/th>\n         <th>Jan<\/th>\n         <th>Feb<\/th>\n         <th>Mar<\/th>\n         <th>Apr<\/th>\n         <th>May<\/th>\n         <th>Jun<\/th>\n         <th>Jul<\/th>\n         <th>Aug<\/th>\n         <th>Sep<\/th>\n         <th>Oct<\/th>\n         <th>Nov<\/th>\n         <th>Dec<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n   <\/thead>\n   <tbody>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Blue Marlin<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Black Marlin<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Striped Marlin<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Sailfish<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Yellowfin Tuna<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Dorado<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n\t  <tr>\n         <td><strong>Wahoo<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Snapper<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Roosterfish<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n         <td><strong>Snook<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr><tr>\n      <td><strong>Tarpon<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr><td><strong>Rainbow Bass<\/strong><\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Great<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Weak<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n         <td>Good<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n   <\/tbody>\n<\/table><p>Costa Rica generally has two seasons. A dry summer takes place from November through April, after which a rainy winter begins and lasts until sometime in October. Each of these has its own perks when it comes to fishing. The dry season brings the bait fish close to shores, while during winter, you&#8217;re more likely to run into fish amidst feeding frenzies.<\/p><p>While it may seem like there&#8217;s equal opportunity no matter what time you pick for fishing in Costa Rica, the dry season is generally considered to be somewhat better. It&#8217;s when most of the sportfishing tournaments take place in these waters. It&#8217;s also when you&#8217;ll have the best chance to reel in your share of pelagic fish.<\/p><p>You should also consider where you&#8217;ll be fishing from. The fishing opportunities vary both depending on whether you&#8217;re in fresh- or saltwater, the Pacific or the Caribbean coast, and which part of each. For more details about Costa Rica fishing seasons, check out our monthly breakdown below.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#january\">January<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#february\">February<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#march\">March<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#april\">April<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#may\">May<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#june\">June<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#july\">July<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#august\">August<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#september\">September<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#october\">October<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#november\">November<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#december\">December<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='8' data-destination-title='Costa Rica' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field=''data-filter-value=''data-headline='Top Fishing Charters in Costa Rica'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 id=\"january\">January<\/h2><p>While folks elsewhere around the world are cleaning snow off their driveways, the weather in Costa Rica is warm and fishing is on fire. Inshore, it&#8217;s prime time to battle one of the toughest coastal fish on the planet &ndash; <strong>Roosterfish<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll find them in great numbers, especially if you visit the Central Pacific Coast and places such as <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/cr\/PU\/playa-herradura?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=43668\">Playa Herradura<\/a>.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135738\/Roosterfish-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"Two anglers holding a giant Roosterfish caught fishing inshore during the peak season in Costa Rica.\" class=\"wp-image-43807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135738\/Roosterfish-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135738\/Roosterfish-Costa-Rica-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135738\/Roosterfish-Costa-Rica-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This photo was taken aboard Sport Fishing El Gato III<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Offshore, however, there are even bigger fish to hunt. January is one of the best months to target one of the most acrobatic fish in the ocean &ndash; <strong>Sailfish<\/strong>. Along with them, you&#8217;ll often hook into <strong>Dorado<\/strong> and <strong>Yellowfin<\/strong> <strong>Tuna<\/strong>. Lastly, you&#8217;ll also have the chance to hook into <strong>Blue<\/strong>, <strong>Striped<\/strong>, and <strong>Black<\/strong> <strong>Marlin<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Meanwhile, January also marks the start of the high season in Costa Rica&#8217;s freshwaters. Hit Lake Arenal for <strong>Rainbow<\/strong> <strong>Bass<\/strong>, locally known as <em>Guapote<\/em>, which is Spanish for &#8220;The Handsome One.&#8221; Or, visit the Ca&ntilde;o Negro Wildlife Refuge. Besides an abundance of Bass, its waters are also home to <strong>Gar<\/strong>, <strong>Snook<\/strong>, and <strong>Tarpon<\/strong>!<\/p><h2 id=\"february\">February<\/h2><p>As the summer continues, the angling only gets better and better. Similarly to the last month, fishing close to shore will have you facing <strong>Roosterfish<\/strong>. Besides them, the nearshore waters also hold Snapper in good numbers, with February bringing even better fishing compared to the previous month.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135737\/Sailfish-Swimming-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"Two men in the water, swimming with a Sailfish in Costa Rica.\" class=\"wp-image-43808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135737\/Sailfish-Swimming-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135737\/Sailfish-Swimming-Costa-Rica-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135737\/Sailfish-Swimming-Costa-Rica-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This photo was taken by Capt. Jorge Fernandez aboard Snook Sportfishing<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Of course, offshore waters are still the main draw. The <strong>Sailfish<\/strong> action is at its peak in February, with <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/cr\/PU\/quepos?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=43668\">Quepos<\/a> serving as one of the best starting spots. And whereas <strong>Wahoo<\/strong>, <strong>Dorado<\/strong>, and <strong>Yellowfin<\/strong> <strong>Tuna<\/strong> might be considered rare catches elsewhere around the world, in Costa Rica, they&#8217;re standard fare. Finally, there&#8217;s always the possibility of getting into a tussle with a <strong>Marlin<\/strong>.<\/p><p>For anglers interested in reeling in some of Costa Rica&#8217;s freshwater species, the dry season brings great opportunities. The water levels usually go down at this time, leaving less space for fish to hide. When this happens, it&#8217;s your cue to reel in some <strong>Rainbow<\/strong> <strong>Bass<\/strong> or <strong>Machaca<\/strong>, the latter of which are often called &#8220;mini Tarpon.&#8221;<\/p><div class='reviews-fetcher-container' data-destination-id='8' data-destination-title='Costa Rica' data-category-title='' data-category='' data-category-id='' data-trigger='reviews-fetcher' data-viewport-event='view_reviews_fetcher' data-action='In viewport' data-viewport-category='Reviews' data-label=''>\n                    <h3>What anglers said about fishing in Costa Rica<\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 id=\"march\">March<\/h2><p>We&#8217;re still in the middle of the peak Billfish season in Costa Rica. The weather is hot with hardly any rainfall, making it suitable for offshore trips. Swimming through these waters since the beginning of the year, <strong>Sailfish<\/strong> remain the main target in March. You&#8217;ll also see their <strong>Marlin<\/strong> cousins racing through the Pacific, along with <strong>Tuna<\/strong>, <strong>Wahoo<\/strong>, and <strong>Dorado<\/strong>.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135737\/Snook-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"Two Costa Rican anglers standing on a boat, each holding a big Snook they caught.\" class=\"wp-image-43809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135737\/Snook-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135737\/Snook-Costa-Rica-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135737\/Snook-Costa-Rica-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This photo was taken by Capt. Christian Chatard aboard Buenavista Sportfishing<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>If you try live baiting around reefs and rocky points nearshore, you&#8217;re likely to run into big Roosterfish. While they&#8217;re available in these waters year-round, the dry season offers the best chance to hook into these magnificent fish. The reefs also feature a variety of <strong>Snapper<\/strong> species, including <strong>Cubera<\/strong>, <strong>Pacific<\/strong> <strong>Red<\/strong>, <strong>Mullet<\/strong>, <strong>Yellow<\/strong>, and more.<\/p><p>But what about the Caribbean side? There&#8217;s plenty of angling to be done there, too, of course. In the coastal waters, <strong>Snook<\/strong> and <strong>Tarpon<\/strong> are usually the main targets. Meanwhile, offshore waters offer a mix of <strong>Snapper<\/strong>, <strong>Mahi<\/strong> <strong>Mahi<\/strong>, and <strong>Jacks<\/strong>.<\/p><h2 id=\"april\">April<\/h2><p>April is your last chance to go fishing during Costa Rica&#8217;s dry season. During the month, the weather fronts will shift, bringing lower, more pleasant temperatures and rainfall. The summer does end with a bang, though, since the Pacific waters will still be teeming with all kinds of game fish.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135737\/Marlin-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"A shot of a hooked Marlin leaping halfway out of the water.\" class=\"wp-image-43810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135737\/Marlin-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135737\/Marlin-Costa-Rica-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135737\/Marlin-Costa-Rica-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This photo was taken by Capt. Jeff Holiday aboard Bucket List Sportfishing<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>In the deep seas, the <strong>Sailfish<\/strong> bite is still great. However, as the month progresses, it&#8217;s actually <strong>Black<\/strong> <strong>Marlin<\/strong> that&#8217;ll become the start of the show. With them and Sailfish in the waters, you&#8217;ll get the opportunity to fight both of the fastest fish in the ocean. Can you already hear the drag screaming?<\/p><p>But if you&#8217;re still in doubt whether April is the right time to visit, Quepos actually organizes the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.offshoreworldchampionship.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Offshore World Championship<\/a> tournament during this month. And in case you&#8217;re not interested in hunting for Billfish, there&#8217;ll be plenty of <strong>Roosterfish<\/strong> inshore, as well as <strong>Tuna<\/strong>, <strong>Mahi<\/strong> <strong>Mahi<\/strong>, and <strong>Wahoo<\/strong> offshore.<\/p><h2 id=\"may\">May<\/h2><p>The rainy season on the Pacific side has begun but the fish won&#8217;t care &ndash; they&#8217;re already wet! Luckily, it mostly rains in the afternoon, so there&#8217;ll still be mornings when you can get on the water and stay dry. But most importantly, the fish will bite as ferociously as ever.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135736\/Wahoo-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"An angler on a charter boat, holding a Wahoo he reeled in at the start of the wet season in Costa Rica.\" class=\"wp-image-43811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135736\/Wahoo-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135736\/Wahoo-Costa-Rica-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135736\/Wahoo-Costa-Rica-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This photo was taken aboard Sea Star CR<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>We&#8217;ve previously mentioned that <strong>Black<\/strong> <strong>Marlin<\/strong> fishing picks up in April. This trend continues throughout May, so you&#8217;ll have plenty of time to try to land one. The <strong>Wahoo<\/strong> bite will also be on fire, joined by <strong>Dorado<\/strong> near the end of the month.<\/p><p>Along the coast, you can still catch <strong>Roosterfish<\/strong>. At times,<strong> Yellowfin<\/strong> <strong>Tuna<\/strong> visit the nearshore waters, offering exciting battles with delicious results. And if you turn to freshwaters instead, you&#8217;ll still find the fish somewhat concentrated, before the rain raises the water levels. Depending on where you go, there&#8217;ll be <strong>Jaguar<\/strong> and <strong>Rainbow<\/strong> <strong>Bass<\/strong>, <strong>Snook<\/strong>, <strong>Machaca<\/strong>, and more to reel in.<\/p><h2 id=\"june\">June<\/h2><p>The green season continues, bringing more rainfall. If you don&#8217;t mind the weather, the accommodation prices are usually lower at this time of year, and there are also fewer tourists. This means there&#8217;ll be less fishing pressure for anyone willing to get on the ocean.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135734\/Cubera-Snapper-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"An angler holding a huge Cubera Snapper he caught fishing on the Pacific side of Costa Rica.\" class=\"wp-image-43817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135734\/Cubera-Snapper-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135734\/Cubera-Snapper-Costa-Rica-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135734\/Cubera-Snapper-Costa-Rica-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This photo was taken by Capt. Gerald Ruiz aboard Capullo Sportfishing<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>The northern part of Costa Rica&#8217;s Pacific coast boasts a great fishery in June. Depart from <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/cr\/GU\/playa-flamingo?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=43668\">Playa Flamingo<\/a> and you&#8217;ll get to reel in <strong>Blue<\/strong>, <strong>Black<\/strong>, and <strong>Striped<\/strong> <strong>Marlin<\/strong>, <strong>Sailfish<\/strong>, <strong>Wahoo<\/strong>, <strong>Tuna<\/strong>, <strong>Dorado<\/strong>, and more. Inshore and around rocky points and reefs, there&#8217;ll be <strong>Roosterfish<\/strong> and <strong>Cubera<\/strong> <strong>Snapper<\/strong>.<\/p><p>There&#8217;s fishing on the Caribbean side as well. However, the region will be prone to rainstorms for the next couple of months, often getting in the way of any angling plans. As for freshwater, you can still hit any of Costa Rica&#8217;s lakes. The rivers might be flooded though.<\/p><h2 id=\"july\">July<\/h2><p>If there&#8217;s an advantage to fishing during the wet season, it&#8217;s the fact that the winds that usually blow during summer have died down. So while you&#8217;ll still need your raingear, you can count on the seas staying relatively calm on the Pacific side.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135736\/Yellowfin-Tuna-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"A woman posing for a photo, holding a Yellowfin Tuna she caught high up in the air.\" class=\"wp-image-43812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135736\/Yellowfin-Tuna-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135736\/Yellowfin-Tuna-Costa-Rica-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135736\/Yellowfin-Tuna-Costa-Rica-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This photo was taken aboard Sea Breeze Fishing &amp; Adventures<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>For anglers hunting for <strong>Billfish<\/strong>, the northern part and fishing hubs such as <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/cr\/GU\/tamarindo?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=43668\">Tamarindo<\/a>, are still your best bet. But there&#8217;s a chance of catching them no matter where you start your adventure from. And if you&#8217;re only after the likes of <strong>Yellowfin<\/strong> <strong>Tuna<\/strong>, <strong>Wahoo<\/strong>, and <strong>Mahi<\/strong> <strong>Mahi<\/strong>, all parts of the coast will serve you equally well.<\/p><p>In fact, Yellowfin Tuna often come fairly close to shore during this time of year. You&#8217;ll occasionally see <strong>Amberjack<\/strong> and <strong>Mackerel<\/strong> as well, along with <strong>Snapper<\/strong> and bruiser <strong>Roosterfish<\/strong>. Alternatively, the freshwater fishing on Lake Arenal is still good, despite the fish being less concentrated.<\/p><h2 id=\"august\">August<\/h2><p>Besides Lake Arenal, the most epic freshwater fishing in Costa Rica takes place in the Ca&ntilde;o Negro region, near the Nicaragua border. However, because of the <strong>Tropical<\/strong> <strong>Gar<\/strong> spawning season, these waters are closed for fishing between April and July each year. Now that it&#8217;s August, you can once again explore Ca&ntilde;o Negro in hopes of reeling in one of these river monsters, along with <strong>Snook<\/strong>, <strong>Tarpon<\/strong>, <strong>Guapote<\/strong>, and more.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135734\/Tropical-Gar-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"A pair of anglers on a small river boat, posing with a Tropical Gar they reeled in.\" class=\"wp-image-43818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135734\/Tropical-Gar-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135734\/Tropical-Gar-Costa-Rica-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135734\/Tropical-Gar-Costa-Rica-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This photo was taken by Esteban Blanco aboard Guanacaste Fly Fishing<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Because of the unstable weather on the Caribbean side, saltwater angling is once again all about the Pacific. There, the August fishing conditions in large part resemble the rest of Costa Rica&#8217;s green season.<\/p><p>The rains often flush more debris into the ocean. These attract bait fish and consequently other fish such as <strong>Mahi<\/strong> <strong>Mahi<\/strong>. Offshore, you&#8217;ll also run into <strong>Marlin<\/strong> and <strong>Sailfish<\/strong>, even though it&#8217;s outside their peak season, as well as <strong>Tuna<\/strong> and <strong>Wahoo<\/strong>. Close to the coast, there&#8217;s always the chance to get into a scrap with some <strong>Roosterfish<\/strong>.<\/p><h2 id=\"september\">September<\/h2><p>On the Pacific side of Costa Rica, you can still expect it to rain nearly every afternoon. The Caribbean side, however, enters its dry season in September. Embark on a wilderness tour to <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/cr\/LI\/tortuguero?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=43668\">Tortuguero<\/a> National Park and get a glimpse of its wildlife, including spectacled caymans, sea turtles, and howler monkeys. While you&#8217;re at it, try catching some <strong>Tarpon<\/strong> and <strong>Snook<\/strong>.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135736\/Tarpon-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"A hooked Tarpon leaping out of the water somewhere on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.\" class=\"wp-image-43813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135736\/Tarpon-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135736\/Tarpon-Costa-Rica-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135736\/Tarpon-Costa-Rica-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This photo was taken by Capt. Franco Alvarenga aboard S&aacute;balo Costa Rica<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>But if you don&#8217;t mind the wet conditions, the saltwater fishing on the left coast of Costa Rica is as stellar as ever. The bulk of the action takes place along the northern part of it, with <strong>Marlin<\/strong>, <strong>Tuna<\/strong>, and <strong>Mahi<\/strong> <strong>Mahi<\/strong> being the ever-present adversaries. For a starting spot, you can consider visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/cr\/GU\/coco?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=43668\">Coco<\/a>.<\/p><p>On the other hand, <strong>Roosterfish<\/strong> can be caught throughout the Pacific coast. So if you&#8217;re going for them, there&#8217;s no need to be too picky in terms of departure spots. This being said, for the best chance at catching these fish, hit the waters off of Northern Pacific Region.<\/p><h2 id=\"october\">October<\/h2><p>With favorable weather and all the <strong>Snook<\/strong> and <strong>Tarpon<\/strong> action you could ever wish for, now&#8217;s the time to visit Costa Rica&#8217;s wild Caribbean shores. You&#8217;ll find fish in the coastal waters, but also inland along the various rivers. There, you&#8217;ll see the likes of <strong>Guapote<\/strong> and <strong>Gar<\/strong> eat your bait, along with the two aforementioned species.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135735\/Rainbow-Bass-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"An angler holding a Rainbow Bass, also known as Guapote, which he caught fishing on Lake Arenal during the wet season.\" class=\"wp-image-43814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135735\/Rainbow-Bass-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135735\/Rainbow-Bass-Costa-Rica-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135735\/Rainbow-Bass-Costa-Rica-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This photo was taken by Ty Madill aboard Lake Arenal Fishing<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>On the Pacific coast, it&#8217;s nearly the end of the green season, with rainfall steadily dwindling over the course of October. With this being said, this might be the only time when fishing actually slows down in these parts. Winds tend to pick up as well, creating a challenging set of conditions for anglers.<\/p><p>Still, there&#8217;s no such thing as a bad fishing season in Costa Rica. <strong>Roosterfish<\/strong>, as well as <strong>Mahi<\/strong> <strong>Mahi<\/strong>, can be caught fairly close to shore. The <strong>Snapper<\/strong> action will be getting better and better throughout the month, so there&#8217;ll always be something to catch for dinner. And although the fishing is slower, the <strong>Billfish<\/strong> are still out there.<\/p><h2 id=\"november\">November<\/h2><p>In November, the fish return to Costa Rica in full force, turning its Pacific waters into a world-class fishery once again. The dry season finally arrives as well, bringing an end to the long rainy days of summer.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135735\/Mahi-Mahi-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"A man and a woman on a boat, posing for a photo with a big Mahi Mahi they caught during their peak fishing season in Costa Rica.\" class=\"wp-image-43815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135735\/Mahi-Mahi-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135735\/Mahi-Mahi-Costa-Rica-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135735\/Mahi-Mahi-Costa-Rica-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This photo was taken aboard Sea Breeze Fishing &amp; Adventures<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>While there are <strong>Billfish<\/strong>, <strong>Tuna<\/strong>, and <strong>Wahoo<\/strong> swimming through the waters, it&#8217;s actually <strong>Dorado<\/strong> (Mahi Mahi) that are the stars of the month. If you visit Quepos in November, you can even take part in the <a href=\"https:\/\/marinapezvela.com\/events\/dorado-derby-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dorado Derby<\/a>. It&#8217;s a one-day Mahi bonanza, with the heaviest fish taking the prize.<\/p><p>Freshwater fishing on the different lakes and rivers will start improving as the dry season brings the water levels down. However, on the Caribbean side, it&#8217;s once again the wet season, with less-than-ideal fishing conditions.<\/p><h2 id=\"december\">December<\/h2><p>As we arrive at the end of the year, Costa Rica once again enters its peak fishing season. You&#8217;ll see more and more <strong>Marlin<\/strong> and <strong>Sailfish<\/strong> visit the local waters, giving you the opportunity to once again battle the toughest game fish in the ocean.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135735\/Marlin-1-Costa-Rica.jpg\" alt=\"An underwater shot of a hooked Marlin.\" class=\"wp-image-43816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135735\/Marlin-1-Costa-Rica.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135735\/Marlin-1-Costa-Rica-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2022\/12\/14135735\/Marlin-1-Costa-Rica-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This photo was taken by Capt. Jeff Holiday aboard Bucket List Sportfishing<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>Besides Billfish, you&#8217;ll get to catch <strong>Yellowfin<\/strong> <strong>Tuna<\/strong>, delicious <strong>Mahi<\/strong> <strong>Mahi<\/strong>, and lightning-quick <strong>Wahoo<\/strong>. There are very few fisheries out there that can compete with the quality and the volume of pelagic fish you&#8217;ll hook into in Costa Rica. And that&#8217;s not even counting <strong>Roosterfish<\/strong> and <strong>Snapper<\/strong> that you can catch close to shore. For the best action at this time of year, visit places such as <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/cr\/PU\/jaco?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=43668\">Jac&oacute;<\/a> in the Central Pacific Region or <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/cr\/PU\/puerto-jimenez?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=43668\">Puerto Jim&eacute;nez<\/a> to the south.<\/p><p>Also, while it&#8217;s not quite yet the peak season for freshwater angling, it&#8217;s just around the corner. With lakes steadily drying up, the fish will be getting more concentrated, which means it&#8217;ll be easier to seek them out. If you need a reminder, Lake Arenal is one of the best lakes in the country and it holds <strong>Rainbow<\/strong> <strong>Bass<\/strong>, <strong>Machaca<\/strong>, <strong>Mojarra<\/strong>, and more.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"costa-rica-fishing-seasons-faqs\">Costa Rica Fishing Seasons FAQs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"fbgb-faq-6a0bd79cbdb3b\" class=\"fbgb-faq-block aligncenter fbgb-faq-style-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-container\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-6a0bd79cbdb3b-item-0\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What month is the best for fishing in Costa Rica?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-6a0bd79cbdb3b-item-0\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>It\u2019s important to remember that Costa Rica has dry and green season. Each of these has its own advantages and brings different game fish into the picture, but dry season is usually considered better for fishing in Costa Rica. So, the best months to fish here are November, December, January, February, March, and April.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"1\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-6a0bd79cbdb3b-item-1\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What is the &quot;green season&quot; in Costa Rica?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-6a0bd79cbdb3b-item-1\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>The term \u201cgreen season\u201d refers to the rainy months in Costa Rica. 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