CROCODILE HOME | SPORT FISH | CROCODILE BAY LODGE | TESTIMONIALS/ARTICLES | COSTA RICA Costa Rica Sport Fish Fishing Report Archives | Fishing Director Todd Staley's Notes on Fishing Opportunities | Rate Sheet Marlin Marlin have been taken every month of the year. Large numbers start to show up in July and roam the waters through December. July and August record the largest Black Marlin, and Blues are taken often during the prime Sailfish months. Sailfish Sails are most abundant December through March with good catches starting in October. Like Marlin, Sailfish are taken year round with 5 to 6 fish a day in the off-season common. Tuna The bigger Tuna are taken during the most productive runs of the Sailfish and Marlin, but smaller Tuna (footballs) are to be had all year long. Dorado Also known as Dolphinfish or Mahi Mahi, Dorado are more abundant from May through October when the rivers send floating logs and other debris to the ocean. These fish are attracted to drifting debris. Dorado can be caught throughout the year. Wahoo The area is not known to hold great numbers of these fast and explosive fish, but you never know. They are found year round in limited numbers. Roosterfish Without a doubt, the Roosterfish is the most exciting inshore and surf fish available and are the main attraction to inshore fishermen. The 30 mile long Golfo Dulce and the volcanic shoreline structure hold fish all year long. 20 to 40 pounders are common. Cubera Snapper This is the most popular of all the local Snappers, due to its size and sheer strength. Fish over 50lbs have been caught in the area, year round. Snook The all tackle world record Snook came from these waters in 1991. The amount of freshwater flowing in to the ocean provides awesome surf and estuary fishing for these 4 species of feisty fish. Although available year round, May through October is usually better, during the rainy season. Other: Big Eye Trevally, Bluefin Trevally, Jack Crevalle, Tripletail, Barracuda, Sierra Mackerel, African Pompano, Corvina and Grouper are available throught the year. You’re invited to come on down and break one of the local records: Marlin (856lbs) Sailfish (151lbs) Roosterfish (81lbs) Dorado (Dolphinfish, Mahi Mahi) (79lbs) Tuna (298lbs) Wahoo ( 84lbs) Snook (49lbs) Cubera Snapper (Pargo) (57lbs) Broomtail Grouper (76lbs) It is common to raise 10 to 15 Sailfish a day with over 50 on a spectacular day. If you are interested in record setting Costa Rica sport fishing contact us directly: Office 800-356-2533 Email: info@adventuresportfishing.com. Season Consistent annual water temperatures between 80 and 83 degrees insure that inshore fishing along the coastline and flats boat fishing the estuaries is good all year. Offshore fishing is available all year, with the months of December through May being best. Boats Hop aboard our new 32 foot Strike or one of our new 27 foot Rambo inboard center consoles for a scenic 30 minute run to the blue water (half of the time necessary from other local lodges), for Sailfish, Blue, Black & Striped Marlin, Wahoo, Dorado (Dolphinfish, Mahi Mahi) and Tuna. It is common to raise 10 to 15 Sailfish a day with over 50 on a spectacular day. Tackle Tackle and bait on all of our fishing adventures is always included, but feel free to bring your own gear if you’d like. We use top of the line Shimano offshore 2spd reels, and Calcutta conventional & Baitrunner spinning outfits for our inshore fishing. We have our own line of offshore and inshore fishing lures which are made on the premises. Combined with other popular brands we have the best equipped fishing available.