Check out our sport fishing map for ideas of what type of fish can be caught in each area as well as the best times of the year for each species.
The best sport fishing locations in Costa Rica with easy access
Marlin
Papagayo, Flamingo, Tamarindo: November - March
Jaco and Manuel Antonio: September - November
Uvita, Osa Peninsula: August - December
Sailfish
Papagayo, Flamingo, Tamarindo: May - August
Jaco and Manuel Antonio: December - April
Uvita, Osa Peninsula: January, February and May - July
Roosterfish
Papagayo, Flamingo, Tamarindo: November - March
Jaco and Manuel Antonio: June - October
Uvita, Osa Peninsula: All year
Snapper
Papagayo, Flamingo, Tamarindo: All year
Jaco and Manuel Antonio: All year
Uvita, Osa Peninsula: All year
Dorado
Papagayo, Flamingo, Tamarindo: May - October
Jaco and Manuel Antonio: May - October
Uvita, Osa Peninsula: May - October
Entire Caribbean: All year
Snook
Entire Pacific coast: March - May and September - November
Caribbean coast: March - May and September - November
Inland locations: All year
Mackeral
Papagayo, Flamingo, Tamarindo: All year
Jaco and Manuel Antonio: All year
Uvita, Osa Peninsula: All year
Entire Caribbean: All year
Wahoo
Papagayo, Flamingo, Tamarindo: May - August
Jaco and Manuel Antonio: June - August
Uvita, Osa Peninsula: June - August
Entire Caribbean: February - June
Tarpon
Northern Caribbean coast and canals: May - October
Cano Negro and Rio San Juan: All year
Tuna
Papagayo, Flamingo, Tamarindo: August - October
Jaco and Manuel Antonio: June - September
Uvita, Osa Peninsula: August - December
Guapote
All year in each designated location.
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