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July

Launch out of Tamarindo or Playa Flamingo, and you could land Blue, Black, and Striped Marlin all in one day. That’s if the Sailfish don’t eat all your bait, as they’re around in force in July.

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What anglers said about fishing in Costa Rica

The water was alive, very vibrant, with lots to see including fish, dolphins, snakes, birds and turtle. We were not bored at all. The fishing was good, 3 on the boat in the morning. Would definitely fish again if we return!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The water was alive, very vibrant, with lots to see including fish, dolphins, snakes, birds and turtle. We were not bored at all. The fishing was good, 3 on the boat in the morning. Would definitely fish again if we return!
Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
For us it was a great experience in July because we got calm seas and only rain on our way back. Weather in CR is unpredictable but for us it worked out perfectly
Excellent
5.0 / 5
For us it was a great experience in July because we got calm seas and only rain on our way back. Weather in CR is unpredictable but for us it worked out perfectly
Nauti Ventures
Nauti Ventures
First time to Costa Rica and Playa Flamingo and we were not sure what to expect. Overall we caught fish and had a great time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
First time to Costa Rica and Playa Flamingo and we were not sure what to expect. Overall we caught fish and had a great time.
Lupo II
Lupo II
Fishing was tough this day! If the fish are not biting sit back and take in the beautiful views of the mountains diving into the sea around you, watch for sea life around and keep an open mind, it is fishing and nothing is guaranteed!
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Fishing was tough this day! If the fish are not biting sit back and take in the beautiful views of the mountains diving into the sea around you, watch for sea life around and keep an open mind, it is fishing and nothing is guaranteed!
Gitana Fishing
Gitana Fishing
The fish can run early, sunrise is 5:30am- if the captain tells you to show up an hour early, show up an hour early.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The fish can run early, sunrise is 5:30am- if the captain tells you to show up an hour early, show up an hour early.
Maryola Tours
Maryola Tours
Roosterfishing as a whole is not what I expected. It is slow trolling live bait that mostly only the roosterfish eats so there is not much else to catch. If the Rooster's do not bite you are not doing much. I enjoyed the experience and got to mark off a bucket list fish!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Roosterfishing as a whole is not what I expected. It is slow trolling live bait that mostly only the roosterfish eats so there is not much else to catch. If the Rooster's do not bite you are not doing much. I enjoyed the experience and got to mark off a bucket list fish!
American Charters
American Charters
Great for experienced or new anglers. Captain and First Mate were friendly and helpful.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great for experienced or new anglers. Captain and First Mate were friendly and helpful.
Costa Tamarindo Sport Fishing
Costa Tamarindo Sport Fishing
Don’t think you know more than the captain. Listen to there advice, go where they recommend and fish for what they recommend. Bait fish, why spend time catching bait fish? Because the fish you are fishing for like live fish and the little time you spend doing that usually pays off!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Don’t think you know more than the captain. Listen to there advice, go where they recommend and fish for what they recommend. Bait fish, why spend time catching bait fish? Because the fish you are fishing for like live fish and the little time you spend doing that usually pays off!
Bucket List Sportfishing
Bucket List Sportfishing
Unfortunately we are here during a Red Alge bloom. It made fishing a little difficult, but when we started to hit the Tuna it turned around.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Unfortunately we are here during a Red Alge bloom. It made fishing a little difficult, but when we started to hit the Tuna it turned around.
Bucket List Sportfishing
Bucket List Sportfishing
Book with Bahia Rica you will not be disappointed! These guys know where the fish are!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book with Bahia Rica you will not be disappointed! These guys know where the fish are!
Bahia Rica Adventures – Mono Congo
Bahia Rica Adventures – Mono Congo
Definitely book with Costa Catch Nosara. Our first time and it was way better than we could have imagined!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely book with Costa Catch Nosara. Our first time and it was way better than we could have imagined!!
Costa Catch Nosara
Costa Catch Nosara
Fishing is fishing…….some days are great, some tougher. No client should EXPECT to have epic days everytime out. Having a good boat, captain, and crew is always the best start.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing is fishing…….some days are great, some tougher. No client should EXPECT to have epic days everytime out. Having a good boat, captain, and crew is always the best start.
Sea Star CR – 31' Big Eye
Sea Star CR – 31' Big Eye
Sport fishing is not like loading a bucket full of bream off the back dock. It’s hard work and sometimes you have to really run and work for them. But they got the fish and the right guide can put you on them. I would come back in June again in a heartbeat. You don’t have to be on a million dollar, 60’ sportfisher. But you do need a boat that’s up to the task and a crew who knows how to catch fish. Find the right guys and you will have a lot of fun.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Sport fishing is not like loading a bucket full of bream off the back dock. It’s hard work and sometimes you have to really run and work for them. But they got the fish and the right guide can put you on them. I would come back in June again in a heartbeat. You don’t have to be on a million dollar, 60’ sportfisher. But you do need a boat that’s up to the task and a crew who knows how to catch fish. Find the right guys and you will have a lot of fun.
Deep Republic
Deep Republic
Our first time in Costa Rica and our first time Roosterfishing! We could not be happier then the way we were treated and the knowledge of our guides!! Pura Vida!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Our first time in Costa Rica and our first time Roosterfishing! We could not be happier then the way we were treated and the knowledge of our guides!! Pura Vida!
North Pacific Adventures – Barbara
North Pacific Adventures – Barbara
Do not hesitate! Just do it! Book Snook, when you arrive find the green shuttle boats to take you out to your vessel!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Do not hesitate! Just do it! Book Snook, when you arrive find the green shuttle boats to take you out to your vessel!
Snook Sportfishing
Snook Sportfishing
Excellent fishing for sailfish, a little slow for mahi and yellowfin tuna and great grouper fishing!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Excellent fishing for sailfish, a little slow for mahi and yellowfin tuna and great grouper fishing!
Salty Adventure
Salty Adventure
Hey anglers, please let your charter and captain know what you looking forward to catching so they are aware. Be patient my morning was slow we left at 7am and by 12:30 1pm we were smacking them. Definitely recommend Snook fishing charter and Captain Jorge and Enrique. Pura Vida!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Hey anglers, please let your charter and captain know what you looking forward to catching so they are aware. Be patient my morning was slow we left at 7am and by 12:30 1pm we were smacking them. Definitely recommend Snook fishing charter and Captain Jorge and Enrique. Pura Vida!
Snook Sportfishing
Snook Sportfishing
I took 3 trips with different charters/captains, Salty Adventures, Papi Chulo and El Gato III. In my opinion Salty Adventures was best without question and I do not recommend El Gato III.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
I took 3 trips with different charters/captains, Salty Adventures, Papi Chulo and El Gato III. In my opinion Salty Adventures was best without question and I do not recommend El Gato III.
Papi Chulo Sportfishing
Papi Chulo Sportfishing
Bring adequate clothes for the sun, sunblock and just keep in contact with the captain for the weather don’t really rely on your weather app too much before coming. It said thunderstorms all week, all day, but the weather was beautiful the whole time trip…except late evenings but it stops after some time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring adequate clothes for the sun, sunblock and just keep in contact with the captain for the weather don’t really rely on your weather app too much before coming. It said thunderstorms all week, all day, but the weather was beautiful the whole time trip…except late evenings but it stops after some time.
Aguja Sport Fishing
Aguja Sport Fishing
Make sure you have cash to pay captain; if you want mahi mahi the best time of year is fall, otherwise amazing fish year round
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you have cash to pay captain; if you want mahi mahi the best time of year is fall, otherwise amazing fish year round
PEZ KOI
PEZ KOI