Costa Rica Black Marlin Fishing Charters
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Costa Rica Black Marlin Fishing Seasons
Costa Rica Black Marlin Fishing Seasons
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Seasonality
Black Marlin fishing in Costa Rica varies moderately throughout the year. High season is January to February, June to July and December. Low season is March to April and September to October. There is no closed season.
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Costa Rica: 103 fishing charters available
Tamarindo
• 29 ft
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5 persons
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Herradura
• 28 ft
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4 persons
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Quepos
• 42 ft
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10 persons
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Herradura
• 36 ft
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6 persons
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Quepos
• 34 ft
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10 persons
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Tamarindo
• 22 ft
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3 persons
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Quepos
• 28 ft
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5 persons
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Playa Flamingo
• 30 ft
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6 persons
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What anglers said about Black Marlin Fishing in Costa Rica
What anglers said about Black Marlin Fishing in Costa Rica
This crew was very patient and taught my 14 year old daughter and her friend how to use the rod and reel.
5.0
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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
Know the area and plan for travel time. Costa Rica roads can get bogged down.
5.0
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5
Know the area and plan for travel time. Costa Rica roads can get bogged down.
Salty Adventure
Just be prepared to get dirty! Youโll get splashed on by the fish (lightly) and you might get some blood on you.
5.0
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5
Just be prepared to get dirty! Youโll get splashed on by the fish (lightly) and you might get some blood on you.
The Brother Alex Tour
Do your own research before booking and know what weather and conditions to expect.
5.0
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Do your own research before booking and know what weather and conditions to expect.
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.
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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
September, we were told, is the low season month for fishing. If that is the case, I canโt imagine high season as we had 3 blue marlin, 15 yellowfin tuna and 1 sailfish.
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September, we were told, is the low season month for fishing. If that is the case, I canโt imagine high season as we had 3 blue marlin, 15 yellowfin tuna and 1 sailfish.
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!
5.0
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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
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.
5.0
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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
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!
5.0
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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
Go offshore fishing. There is a great variety of fish and we did see lots of turtles, dolphins, pelicans and even a whale
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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
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.
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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
August for onshore fishing is slow but we still caught fish- both my teens got sea-sick :(
5.0
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August for onshore fishing is slow but we still caught fish- both my teens got sea-sick :(
Grey's Fishing Tour
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!
5.0
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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
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.
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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
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.
5.0
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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
Fish Quepos/ Manuel Antonio if possible but if youโre looking for something near Jaco/ Herradura definitely book the Brothers Alex Tour.
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Fish Quepos/ Manuel Antonio if possible but if youโre looking for something near Jaco/ Herradura definitely book the Brothers Alex Tour.
The Brother Alex Tour
No need to bring rain gear or jackets. Even with rain it was well into the high 80โs 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.
5.0
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No need to bring rain gear or jackets. Even with rain it was well into the high 80โs 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
Like fishing anywhere, enjoy the experience! The fish are abundant and the
4.7
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5
Like fishing anywhere, enjoy the experience! The fish are abundant and the
Henry The King Fisher
Enjoy fishing in this beautiful area with a local guide and keep an open mind. Conditions and opportunities change but the fish are here! The local captains know the waters and will do their best to put you on fish!
4.7
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5
Enjoy fishing in this beautiful area with a local guide and keep an open mind. Conditions and opportunities change but the fish are here! The local captains know the waters and will do their best to put you on fish!
Pichel Fishing Tour
If you want massive fish, you have to go deep. If youโre going for meat you can pull from shallow water, if you want pictures and a fight spend the money and go 20 miles out
5.0
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If you want massive fish, you have to go deep. If youโre going for meat you can pull from shallow water, if you want pictures and a fight spend the money and go 20 miles out
Sea Star CR - 26' Sea Star I