Fishing rods aboard a boat at sunset
COSTA RICA · PACIFIC FISHING ITINERARIES

The ocean is calling.
We get you there.

From the airport to the marina, build your Costa Rica fishing journey around the places, species and pace that matter to you.

Sports Fishing in Costa Rica

A fishing trip begins long before the boat leaves.

We organize the ground transportation that connects your arrival, coastal accommodation and fishing days. Choose a destination or combine several into a personalized itinerary, with time for the ocean and the rest of Costa Rica.

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Choose your coast. Shape your trip.

Start with Quepos or Jacó and Herradura, then explore the North and South Pacific. The departure marina and transport route are confirmed for your selected charter.

Billfish breaking the surface
Central Pacific

Quepos & Manuel Antonio

A coastal base for offshore fishing and time around Manuel Antonio, with departures commonly arranged through Marina Pez Vela.

Airport → accommodation → marina. Add private transportation for your non-fishing days.

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Large green and gold mahi-mahi underwater
Central Pacific

Jacó, Herradura & Los Sueños

Plan fishing days from the Herradura area while staying in Jacó or nearby coastal accommodation. Inshore and offshore options depend on the selected charter.

Connect San José or SJO airport with your stay, the marina and your next destination.

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Tuna beneath the surface
North Pacific

Flamingo & Tamarindo

Explore Guanacaste fishing options from Flamingo or the Tamarindo area, pairing boat excursions with a multi-night coastal stay.

Arrange Liberia airport or inter-destination transfers, with pickup times matched to your departure.

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Fish moving through blue water
North Pacific

Papagayo & Playas del Coco

A North Pacific base for coastal and offshore options, depending on sea conditions, target species and the captain’s plan.

Private transfers from Liberia airport, your resort or another Guanacaste destination.

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Billfish above the ocean
South Pacific

Uvita, Dominical & Sierpe

A starting point for a South Pacific itinerary, with fishing departures and routes selected to match your accommodation and travel plans.

Connect your accommodation, confirmed meeting point and onward coastal route.

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A view above and below the water
South Pacific

Golfito, Zancudo & Puerto Jiménez

Build a longer journey around Golfo Dulce and the Osa region, with room for fishing days and other coastal experiences.

Plan transfers between airports, accommodation and departure points; confirm any boat connections separately.

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SEASONAL PLANNING GUIDE

What’s biting in Costa Rica?

Explore typical seasonal patterns by month and Pacific region. This is a planning guide based on historical tendencies, not a live catch report or a prediction of your results.

October · Central Pacific

SailfishConfirm locallyDec–Apr, Central/South; May–Aug, North
MarlinConfirm locallyNov–Feb; a second window Jun–Aug
Dorado / Mahi-mahiConfirm locallyOct–Dec; also appears in other months
Yellowfin tunaYear-round targetyear-round possibilities
RoosterfishYear-round targetyear-round inshore target
WahooConfirm locallygreen-season opportunities; confirm locally

Conditions change with currents, water temperature, rainfall and baitfish. Ask us to confirm the current situation with the selected operator before finalizing your dates. A catch is never guaranteed.

Typical planning windows
Typical planning windows
SpeciesGeneral Pacific tendency
SailfishDec–Apr, Central/South; May–Aug, North
MarlinNov–Feb; a second window Jun–Aug
Dorado / Mahi-mahiOct–Dec; also appears in other months
Yellowfin tunayear-round possibilities
Roosterfishyear-round inshore target
Wahoogreen-season opportunities; confirm locally

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More than a day on the water

Fishing can be one outing or the heart of a longer holiday. We focus on complete itineraries with coastal accommodation and well-planned transfers.

A coastal fishing stay

A multi-night base, airport transportation and scheduled marina pickups. Request the charter style and accommodation level that suit your group.

Several days of fishing

Stay in one destination and plan multiple outings, leaving space for weather changes, rest days and activities for non-anglers.

A Pacific coast journey

Combine destinations and fishing days with private inter-destination transfers. The final route follows your dates, accommodation and confirmed departure points.

Accommodation and charter services are included only when expressly listed in your approved quotation. We confirm the boat, crew, duration, equipment, meals, fishing requirements, cancellation terms and transport separately before booking.

Blue water. Big moments.

A selection of boats, ocean scenery and fish in the water. Open a photo to view it larger.

Fishing boat at sunset
Fishing boat at sunset
Boats along a tropical shoreline
Boats along a tropical shoreline
Sunset on the Pacific coast
Sunset on the Pacific coast

Images illustrate the type of experience. The boats shown do not identify a confirmed provider or guarantee a particular vessel, species or catch.

Before we plan your fishing itinerary

Do you operate the fishing charter?

No. Independent third-party captains and charter operators handle the fishing activity. Come See Costa Rica handles private ground transportation and coordinates the agreed travel arrangements.

Does every fishing trip require several days?

No. Half-day and full-day outings exist. This section focuses on longer itineraries with accommodation, fishing days and transfers; we can also coordinate transport for a single outing.

Are accommodation and fishing included automatically?

Only services listed in your quotation are included. We confirm accommodation, charter arrangements, ground transportation, equipment, meals and other requirements before booking.

What happens if the weather changes?

The captain decides whether sea conditions allow an outing. Rescheduling, cancellation and refund terms depend on the selected operator and must be confirmed before booking. We coordinate transport changes within the agreed arrangements.

What information should I send?

Send your dates, arrival airport, preferred coast, group size, fishing experience, target species and accommodation preferences. Tell us if your group includes non-anglers or has mobility needs.

Let’s connect your fishing days.

Tell us where you want to fish. We will help connect the destinations, accommodation and departure points with private transportation.

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