Costa Rica Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Fishing Charters

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Costa Rica Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Fishing Seasons

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Seasonality

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) fishing in Costa Rica varies moderately throughout the year. High season is January, May to August and November to December. Low season is October. There is no closed season.
Costa Rica
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Based on 29,146 reviews by FishingBooker anglers
Costa Rica: 206 fishing charters available
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(399 reviews)
Herradura
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Trips from US $530
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(135 reviews)
Tamarindo
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Trips from US $400
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(149 reviews)
Herradura
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Trips from US $530
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(127 reviews)
Quepos
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Trips from US $1,275
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(213 reviews)
Playa Flamingo
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Trips from US $500
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(32 reviews)
Quepos
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Trips from US $875
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(151 reviews)
Tamarindo
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Trips from US $622
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(25 reviews)
Herradura
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Trips from US $1,900

What anglers said about Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Fishing in Costa Rica

I recommend getting a very experienced captain and crew. It would be hard to beat the guys on the Cowboy Sportfishing boat. They are as professional as they come.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I recommend getting a very experienced captain and crew. It would be hard to beat the guys on the Cowboy Sportfishing boat. They are as professional as they come.
Cowboy Fishing Boat
Cowboy Fishing Boat
The Captain is an experienced true fisherman. Will put you on the fish; knows what is biting and where. High action fishing so come ready to work.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The Captain is an experienced true fisherman. Will put you on the fish; knows what is biting and where. High action fishing so come ready to work.
Maryola Tours
Maryola Tours
Be open minded that fish travel just like we do, and it's sometimes hard to get ahold of someone when they are traveling!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be open minded that fish travel just like we do, and it's sometimes hard to get ahold of someone when they are traveling!
Nauti Ventures
Nauti Ventures
Do not wear flip flops and be prepared to get wet. Keep your knees and hips loose if seas are not smooth.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Do not wear flip flops and be prepared to get wet. Keep your knees and hips loose if seas are not smooth.
Mega Bite
Mega Bite
This crew was very patient and taught my 14 year old daughter and her friend how to use the rod and reel.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This crew was very patient and taught my 14 year old daughter and her friend how to use the rod and reel.
35' Cabo Express โ€“ Tamarindo Beach
35' Cabo Express โ€“ Tamarindo Beach
Know the area and plan for travel time. Costa Rica roads can get bogged down.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Know the area and plan for travel time. Costa Rica roads can get bogged down.
Salty Adventure
Salty Adventure
Just be prepared to get dirty! Youโ€™ll get splashed on by the fish (lightly) and you might get some blood on you.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just be prepared to get dirty! Youโ€™ll get splashed on by the fish (lightly) and you might get some blood on you.
The Brother Alex Tour
The Brother Alex Tour
Do your own research before booking and know what weather and conditions to expect.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Do your own research before booking and know what weather and conditions to expect.
Costa Tamarindo Sport Fishing
Costa Tamarindo Sport Fishing
Definitely bring a rain jacket and expect to have to brace yourself a bit for rough seas. Also, make sure to take some Dramamine.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely bring a rain jacket and expect to have to brace yourself a bit for rough seas. Also, make sure to take some Dramamine.
Snook Sportfishing
Snook Sportfishing
September, we were told, is the low season month for fishing. If that is the case, I canโ€™t imagine high season as we had 3 blue marlin, 15 yellowfin tuna and 1 sailfish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
September, we were told, is the low season month for fishing. If that is the case, I canโ€™t imagine high season as we had 3 blue marlin, 15 yellowfin tuna and 1 sailfish.
Quepos Fishing โ€“ MoonWalker
Quepos Fishing โ€“ MoonWalker
If you're renting a vehicle, don't trust Google Maps to get you there easily if coming from the Northwest. Some of the roads I drove to get there were rather dicey. Steep, narrow and rough dirt roads with wash outs were encountered on several parts on my trip, making it difficult for anything less to get there safely other than a SUV. Get local advice and go the long way to stay on the paved roads instead. Having said that, the fishing was worth it!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you're renting a vehicle, don't trust Google Maps to get you there easily if coming from the Northwest. Some of the roads I drove to get there were rather dicey. Steep, narrow and rough dirt roads with wash outs were encountered on several parts on my trip, making it difficult for anything less to get there safely other than a SUV. Get local advice and go the long way to stay on the paved roads instead. Having said that, the fishing was worth it!
Maryola Tours
Maryola Tours
Be open to different styles and techniques of fishing. It's a balance that can't be beat in terms of fun and producing results.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be open to different styles and techniques of fishing. It's a balance that can't be beat in terms of fun and producing results.
Sea Breeze Fishing & Adventures
Sea Breeze Fishing & Adventures
The options are endless but I had only one species as my target fish. Be advised that it is difficult to fish during the rainy season but we managed to make a successful day out of very difficult conditions! Let your captain know ahead of time what your preferred target fish are. Listen to what he recommendsโ€” he is the one that fishes daily!! Make your plans in advance and enjoy your trip!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The options are endless but I had only one species as my target fish. Be advised that it is difficult to fish during the rainy season but we managed to make a successful day out of very difficult conditions! Let your captain know ahead of time what your preferred target fish are. Listen to what he recommendsโ€” he is the one that fishes daily!! Make your plans in advance and enjoy your trip!
Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters
Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters
Go offshore fishing. There is a great variety of fish and we did see lots of turtles, dolphins, pelicans and even a whale
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go offshore fishing. There is a great variety of fish and we did see lots of turtles, dolphins, pelicans and even a whale
Hidalgo Sportsfishing
Hidalgo Sportsfishing
We wanted to catch table fish and we did. Tuna was what we were looking for and we ended up with about 25 lbs of fillets.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We wanted to catch table fish and we did. Tuna was what we were looking for and we ended up with about 25 lbs of fillets.
Capullo Sportfishing/Rainbow Runner
Capullo Sportfishing/Rainbow Runner
Fishing is always an unknown...took a while for us to get some hits, but the crew didn't waste time in areas that weren't working, they moved to other areas and tried other types of lures. They did whatever they could to help us catch some fish. They'll also do as little or as much as you want. We like to cast and reel in ourselves, but if you aren't an accomplished fisherman, they can do everything up to hooking it and then turn it over to you for the hard work!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing is always an unknown...took a while for us to get some hits, but the crew didn't waste time in areas that weren't working, they moved to other areas and tried other types of lures. They did whatever they could to help us catch some fish. They'll also do as little or as much as you want. We like to cast and reel in ourselves, but if you aren't an accomplished fisherman, they can do everything up to hooking it and then turn it over to you for the hard work!
Guanacaste Adventure Tours
Guanacaste Adventure Tours
August for onshore fishing is slow but we still caught fish- both my teens got sea-sick :(
Excellent
5.0 / 5
August for onshore fishing is slow but we still caught fish- both my teens got sea-sick :(
Grey's Fishing Tour
Grey's Fishing Tour
Yes the captain has great at finding the fish and we had a great time. Herradura was a good port to go out of. Would highly recommend.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes the captain has great at finding the fish and we had a great time. Herradura was a good port to go out of. Would highly recommend.
Snook Sportfishing
Snook Sportfishing
Book a full day so you can go out deep after the big fish like blue marlin and sailfish. We didn't catch a huge number of fish but the 10 ft blue marlin made up for the number. Took about an hour of our trip just to get him to the boat.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book a full day so you can go out deep after the big fish like blue marlin and sailfish. We didn't catch a huge number of fish but the 10 ft blue marlin made up for the number. Took about an hour of our trip just to get him to the boat.
Allin Sportfishing - 28โ€™ Mako
Allin Sportfishing - 28โ€™ Mako
No need to bring rain gear or jackets. Even with rain it was well into the high 80โ€™s and the wind while trolling was refreshing. If you keep fish, make sure your hotel will cook it. JW Marriott Guanacaste will not, but the staff will appreciate the fresh fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
No need to bring rain gear or jackets. Even with rain it was well into the high 80โ€™s and the wind while trolling was refreshing. If you keep fish, make sure your hotel will cook it. JW Marriott Guanacaste will not, but the staff will appreciate the fresh fish.
Talking Fish - 38โ€™ Topaz Express
Talking Fish - 38โ€™ Topaz Express