Costa Rica Blue Marlin Fishing Charters

Costa Rica Blue Marlin Fishing Charters

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Best Blue Marlin Fishing Charters in Costa Rica

Blue Marlin Fishing in Costa Rica

Blue Marlin
  • Size 200 to 400lbs
  • Food Value Good
  • Game Qualities Excellent
  • Habitats Offshore

(Makaira nigricans)

The warm waters and productive reef areas of Costa Rica make excellent conditions for billfish. While Blue Marlin can be found all along the coast, you can note their migration patterns by season, with August to December seeing many Blue Marlin in the south, Jaco and Quepos experiencing high season from September to December and the northern areas of Playa Flamingo and Tamarindo most frequented by Blue Marlin from November to March.

Some of the most famous Blue Marlin fisheries include the Los Suenos marina, Golfito and Drake's Bay. Frequented also by Black Marlin and Striped Marlin, going out of Los Suenos makes it possible to achieve a billfish 'Grand Slam'.

Costa Rica Blue Marlin Fishing Seasons

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Seasonality

Blue Marlin fishing in Costa Rica varies moderately throughout the year. High season is January to February, June to July and December. Low season is April to May and September to October. There is no closed season.
Costa Rica
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Based on 28,443 reviews by FishingBooker anglers
Costa Rica: 152 fishing charters available
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(74 reviews)
Tamarindo
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $950
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(264 reviews)
Tamarindo
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $575
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(114 reviews)
Herradura
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $350
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(19 reviews)
Playa Flamingo
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $700

What anglers said about Blue Marlin Fishing in Costa Rica

Definately go out and give it a try! It was the experience of a lifetime for me and my son's!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definately go out and give it a try! It was the experience of a lifetime for me and my son's!
Amberjack Tours Bespoke Sport Fishing
Amberjack Tours Bespoke Sport Fishing
We caught a bad moon cycle and the fishing was a little slow.(some days are like that) however We did catch a really nice trophy size cubera.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
We caught a bad moon cycle and the fishing was a little slow.(some days are like that) however We did catch a really nice trophy size cubera.
Snook Sportfishing
Snook Sportfishing
Great crew that takes care of all of your needs. Very nice boat with padded seats and nice shad.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great crew that takes care of all of your needs. Very nice boat with padded seats and nice shad.
Luminare Sport Fishing
Luminare Sport Fishing
Make sure species you want to catch are present in the area, different season=different species
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure species you want to catch are present in the area, different season=different species
Cowboy Fishing Boat
Cowboy Fishing Boat
Iโ€™ve never been any other time but we caught fish on our bucket list, so Iโ€™m more than happy
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Iโ€™ve never been any other time but we caught fish on our bucket list, so Iโ€™m more than happy
Sport Fishing El Gato III
Sport Fishing El Gato III
Make sure your captain takes the time to catch live bait if you're fishing inshore! The more bait you have, the better.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure your captain takes the time to catch live bait if you're fishing inshore! The more bait you have, the better.
Quepos Osmak Fishing CR
Quepos Osmak Fishing CR
Ask questions about the condition of the boat. I assumed that the A/C would be working to help cool our group. The boat we went on the fishing trip was a bit outdated and the AC wasn't working. It was a very hot and humid day on March 13. Make sure to eat something before the trip or take snacks. People that aren't used to the culture might not always enjoy what the boat has to offer for snacks/meals.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Ask questions about the condition of the boat. I assumed that the A/C would be working to help cool our group. The boat we went on the fishing trip was a bit outdated and the AC wasn't working. It was a very hot and humid day on March 13. Make sure to eat something before the trip or take snacks. People that aren't used to the culture might not always enjoy what the boat has to offer for snacks/meals.
Alpha Mike Sport Fishing
Alpha Mike Sport Fishing
Can't control the weather but these guys were amazing. It does gets really hot so alot of sun screen and liquid is a must.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Can't control the weather but these guys were amazing. It does gets really hot so alot of sun screen and liquid is a must.
Sea Breeze Fishing & Adventures
Sea Breeze Fishing & Adventures
We had rough seas and high wind. The captain navigated this well. Make sure you are ready for the weather and the seas. Great trip with a great captain.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
We had rough seas and high wind. The captain navigated this well. Make sure you are ready for the weather and the seas. Great trip with a great captain.
Tiburon Azul
Tiburon Azul
There are better times of the year but we are here now and we had a great day. A bad day fishing is better than a good day in the office!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
There are better times of the year but we are here now and we had a great day. A bad day fishing is better than a good day in the office!!
Aguja Sport Fishing
Aguja Sport Fishing
Absolutely! This was my sisters first time out to sea and she caught a beautiful sail fish
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Absolutely! This was my sisters first time out to sea and she caught a beautiful sail fish
Nauti Ventures
Nauti Ventures
Get ready to catch. I had at least 6 opportunities and only landed 3, hooks seemed to keep popping
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Get ready to catch. I had at least 6 opportunities and only landed 3, hooks seemed to keep popping
Costa Tamarindo Sport Fishing
Costa Tamarindo Sport Fishing
Be prepared for afternoon heat. PRE hydrate. If prone to seasickness, reconsider. Dont drink too much alcohol, makes it hard to fight big fish. Remember some fish are compulsory catch and release. Billfish often explode spectacularly out of the water, keep cameras ready. The biology of the ocean is not under your control; if fish dont hit thats life. Likewise they may hit big time; be ready. Crews are lifelong experts, trust them to do a brilliant job. Pura vida and good fishing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared for afternoon heat. PRE hydrate. If prone to seasickness, reconsider. Dont drink too much alcohol, makes it hard to fight big fish. Remember some fish are compulsory catch and release. Billfish often explode spectacularly out of the water, keep cameras ready. The biology of the ocean is not under your control; if fish dont hit thats life. Likewise they may hit big time; be ready. Crews are lifelong experts, trust them to do a brilliant job. Pura vida and good fishing.
Amy's Dream
Amy's Dream
It wasnโ€™t the best fishing ever but to catch mahi when there not hot was great. We saw tons of porpoises and lots of life. We didnโ€™t get any billfish but from hearing it says there hot.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It wasnโ€™t the best fishing ever but to catch mahi when there not hot was great. We saw tons of porpoises and lots of life. We didnโ€™t get any billfish but from hearing it says there hot.
Talking Fish - 38โ€™ Topaz Express
Talking Fish - 38โ€™ Topaz Express
Absolutely. It was my wifeโ€™s first time fishing and she had an absolute blast.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Absolutely. It was my wifeโ€™s first time fishing and she had an absolute blast.
Sea Breeze Fishing & Adventures
Sea Breeze Fishing & Adventures
I would recommend anyone thatโ€™s going to fish for the first time or the 15th time to use this captain and his boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would recommend anyone thatโ€™s going to fish for the first time or the 15th time to use this captain and his boat
Tiburon Azul
Tiburon Azul
Ask the captain to explain what the plan was, we were unsure so asked. We did some inshore fishing. They help hook fish and you reel it in. They knew the spots and were excellent at fishing. Recommend the crew and boat.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Ask the captain to explain what the plan was, we were unsure so asked. We did some inshore fishing. They help hook fish and you reel it in. They knew the spots and were excellent at fishing. Recommend the crew and boat.
Quepos Osmak Fishing CR
Quepos Osmak Fishing CR
Couldn't believe how much we caught. Ended up heading in early because one of our kiddos was really sea sick the but crew even helped him catch a huge sailfish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Couldn't believe how much we caught. Ended up heading in early because one of our kiddos was really sea sick the but crew even helped him catch a huge sailfish.
Three Brothers by AquaQuepos
Three Brothers by AquaQuepos
You will get wet from ocean spray. Bring clothing appropriate for the conditions. I had a waterproof wind breaker. It helped
Excellent
5.0 / 5
You will get wet from ocean spray. Bring clothing appropriate for the conditions. I had a waterproof wind breaker. It helped
Costa Tamarindo Sport Fishing
Costa Tamarindo Sport Fishing
Do not go to catch, go to fish. Itโ€™s the experience that matters and catching is the reward.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Do not go to catch, go to fish. Itโ€™s the experience that matters and catching is the reward.
Dia Tuanis Sport Fishing
Dia Tuanis Sport Fishing

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