Shore Fishing in Costa Rica

Would you like to go surf fishing in Costa Rica during your vacations? just bring your favorite rod and reel and enjoy shore fishing almost anywhere along the Costa Rican coast. The action starts right from the beach, sometimes as early as 6:00 a.m., and other times as late as 2–3 p.m. Both locals and visitors love this style of fishing. From young boys to older men, surf fishing is a popular and enjoyable experience that anyone can try.

No protocols, no restrictions, just fun and relaxation. Cast your line for jacks, mackerel, blue runners, snook (depending on the area you’re fishing), and, if you’re lucky, even small roosterfish!!. Snook are more abundant on the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, where large river mouths are common. In contrast, areas like Guanacaste and Papagayo don’t have major river mouths, but they offer excellent opportunities to catch roosterfish, jacks, mackerel, ladyfish, and many other species.

The best time for surf fishing in the north pacific (Playa del Coco, Hermosa, Matapalo, Potrero and many other beaches) is in months between late January and early April; however, some species like Roosterfish are territorial and wait for you out there year-round.

What should I bring?, well it is easy, a 10-15lb spinning reel would be great, some spoons, feathers or small poppers will works good too. We use silver spoons and feathers to catch Jack Jurel and mackerel.

So, enjoy surf fishing in Costa Rica, action is sometimes right at the beach in front of the house or resort you are staying, only a few meters away from you. You should be ready, the action does not wait!.