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Sportsfishing in Jaco and Quepos

Departure: full day 7:30 a.m – 4:30 p.m.

In Quepos and Jaco, we consider the second half of December through the end of April to be the best time for sailfish, blue marlin and striped marlin.

Includes: Lunch, beer and soft drinks on board, IGFA-class fishing tackle, heavy, light and fly fishing tackle, Professional Captain and Mate, and all ground transfers

Central Pacific Cabo Blanco to Drake’s Bay Fishing Seasons

Quepos is the center of fishing, but there are charters out of Puntarenas, the southern end of the Nicoya Peninsula, Jaco Beach, Punta Leona and Drake’s Bay.

Marlin has its top month in October, but it’s also good in September and November; occasional blues and rare blacks are likely to be found anytime of the year.

Sailfish are best from the middle of December to the end of April when they begin moving north, but the big schools move in October. A few sails always show from June through September.

Tuna are easily found throughout the year along the Pacific coast, but the more abundant from June to September. Most are 8 to 12 pounders but you can make catches in the 100 to 200 pound range as well.

Wahoo are not common around Quepos, but in late summer you can find them on Drake’s Bay and Cano island, from late June to early August.

Dorado begins with the winter rains late in May that wash debris from the river mouths creating the inshore trash lines that dolphins favor.

Snook are found in many river mouths along the coast, like the Siepre River and lagoon. Best months are from July through November during the heavy rainy season