The Costa Rica Fishing waters in front of Tamarindo Beach are the primary fishing grounds for the northwest Pacific coast sport fishing fleet. Tamarindo itself faces a major shore ward sweep of the continental shelf and the 100 fathom line. For this reason, our run time to deep, blue-water fishing(10-30 min.) is less than that of other locations.

Although we have excellent fishing in Costa Rica  year 'round, our peak seasons are April-August and November-March.

April-August is the traditional Costa Rica fishing season in this area, as fishing takes place directly in front of Tamarindo, often only a ten minute run away. Half day charters fish closer to shore with lighter tackle in search of mackeral, dolphin fish, wahoo, tuna and other species, or bottom fishing for amberjack, snapper, shark or roosterfish. Full day charters move offshore in search of large dolphin fish, giant tuna, sailfish, and blue, black and striped marlin.

November-March is the "high season" tourist-wise. The weather is characterized by high offshore winds which frequently preclude deep water fishing in front of Tamarindo because of rough seas. Half day Costa Rica charters on the smaller boats during this period spend time offshore only as weather permits, returning to fish the shoreline for roosterfish and other species if winds build. Full day Costa Rica charters run 30-60 minutes to the south to find calm waters which are protected from the wind. This area to the south hosts dolphin fish, wahoo, giant tuna, sailfish, and blue, black, and striped marlin during this time of year.