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What anglers said about fishing in Costa Rica

I've fished quepos for decades. December is good. Late January early February is peak time.
Very good
4.0 / 5
I've fished quepos for decades. December is good. Late January early February is peak time.
Nauti Ventures
Nauti Ventures
Going out a full day offshore in waves and sunshine is quite tough for smaller kids. I recommend leaving small kids at home, our just go for a half day trip with them.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Going out a full day offshore in waves and sunshine is quite tough for smaller kids. I recommend leaving small kids at home, our just go for a half day trip with them.
Wired Sportfishing
Wired Sportfishing
The billfish can be spotty (peak sailfish and marlin season is Jan-April) but there is plenty of opportunity for other fish, like tuna. A 3/4 or full day trip will give a better chance of catching fish given different species are found at different distances from shore.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
The billfish can be spotty (peak sailfish and marlin season is Jan-April) but there is plenty of opportunity for other fish, like tuna. A 3/4 or full day trip will give a better chance of catching fish given different species are found at different distances from shore.
Snook Sportfishing
Snook Sportfishing
If you dont know Spanish request a captain w good english. Otherwise it can be a long quiet day. Ask in advance how you need to pay-cash or card. tip in cash so make sure you have enough. not all boats have a toilet. Ask. ask if boat has live bait or if you need to catch it. saves time if boat already has bait. small boats dont have a lot of shade. bring lots of sunscreen and at least long sleeve shirts. 4 hr trip ok for younger kids. 6 hrs too long.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
If you dont know Spanish request a captain w good english. Otherwise it can be a long quiet day. Ask in advance how you need to pay-cash or card. tip in cash so make sure you have enough. not all boats have a toilet. Ask. ask if boat has live bait or if you need to catch it. saves time if boat already has bait. small boats dont have a lot of shade. bring lots of sunscreen and at least long sleeve shirts. 4 hr trip ok for younger kids. 6 hrs too long.
Mirse Azul Sport Fishing – 26' Mirse Azul
Mirse Azul Sport Fishing – 26' Mirse Azul
Do a morning trip and then enjoy the marina for lunch. Surfbox is excellent.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Do a morning trip and then enjoy the marina for lunch. Surfbox is excellent.
Lupo Charters
Lupo Charters
Trust your guides and be flexible. You might go from Jigging one moment to chasing a school tuna the next.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Trust your guides and be flexible. You might go from Jigging one moment to chasing a school tuna the next.
Guanacaste Adventure Tours
Guanacaste Adventure Tours
Don't be afraid it's much safer than most other places in the world Relax Pura Vida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Don't be afraid it's much safer than most other places in the world Relax Pura Vida
Hooked Up Sportfishing Costa Rica
Hooked Up Sportfishing Costa Rica
Awesome caltain experienced and very friendly highly roomed caught a 100lb sailfish awesome fight
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Awesome caltain experienced and very friendly highly roomed caught a 100lb sailfish awesome fight
Cabo Chu Tamarindo Tours
Cabo Chu Tamarindo Tours
expect a great day. Bring a waterproof bag to put phones wallets etc. i recommend a full day trip for the full fishing experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
expect a great day. Bring a waterproof bag to put phones wallets etc. i recommend a full day trip for the full fishing experience
CR Fishing Charters – 34' Center Console
CR Fishing Charters – 34' Center Console
If yiu wantvto catch fish to eat, go with Greivin and choose bottom fishing. we caught fish to feed 11 people, two meals!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If yiu wantvto catch fish to eat, go with Greivin and choose bottom fishing. we caught fish to feed 11 people, two meals!
Grey's Fishing Tour
Grey's Fishing Tour
Please be sure to wear a sunblock fishing hoodie, sunglasses, and apply sunscreen. The UV levels are very high in this area of Costa Rica. That said, the boat does have plenty of shade for comfort.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Please be sure to wear a sunblock fishing hoodie, sunglasses, and apply sunscreen. The UV levels are very high in this area of Costa Rica. That said, the boat does have plenty of shade for comfort.
Quepos Osmak Fishing CR
Quepos Osmak Fishing CR
buy your licenses online ahead of time. the crew has plenty of food and drinks.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
buy your licenses online ahead of time. the crew has plenty of food and drinks.
The Relaxer
The Relaxer
it was my first fishing trip so maybe i am not the one to give recommendations
Excellent
4.7 / 5
it was my first fishing trip so maybe i am not the one to give recommendations
Gitana Fishing
Gitana Fishing
If planning to bring fresh fish home contact: MAKLIN 50688860244 Ahead of your trip.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
If planning to bring fresh fish home contact: MAKLIN 50688860244 Ahead of your trip.
Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
If you're planning a trip to Manuel Antonio area, go fishing with Jeff and Jose aboard the Bucket list fantasy time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you're planning a trip to Manuel Antonio area, go fishing with Jeff and Jose aboard the Bucket list fantasy time.
Bucket List Sportfishing
Bucket List Sportfishing
Rooster fishing was very slow but Bill fishing was very good. The snapper, grouper, jacks and tuna were plentiful. You know you've had a great day when your shoulder and arms hurt.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Rooster fishing was very slow but Bill fishing was very good. The snapper, grouper, jacks and tuna were plentiful. You know you've had a great day when your shoulder and arms hurt.
Capullo Sportfishing – Rainbow Runner
Capullo Sportfishing – Rainbow Runner
Call Idra Sportfishing! They are excellent guides, highly skilled, and nice guys.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Call Idra Sportfishing! They are excellent guides, highly skilled, and nice guys.
Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist
Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist San José, Provincia De San José
please watch the fishbooker app. It is clear on payment for the deposit however it is not clear upon payment after the trip. Cash is king, however it is paypal after that
Excellent
5.0 / 5
please watch the fishbooker app. It is clear on payment for the deposit however it is not clear upon payment after the trip. Cash is king, however it is paypal after that
Wahoo Sport Fishing Quepos – Wahoo
Wahoo Sport Fishing Quepos – Wahoo
I have fish several times over the past year out of Quepos. Early Feb has been the best so far for both inshore and off shore.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I have fish several times over the past year out of Quepos. Early Feb has been the best so far for both inshore and off shore.
Fly Legend Fishing
Fly Legend Fishing
bring positive thinking... its fishing not catching, but we had 2 really quality days
Excellent
4.7 / 5
bring positive thinking... its fishing not catching, but we had 2 really quality days
Nauti Ventures
Nauti Ventures