Shore Fishing in Costa Rica

Would you like to go surf fishing in Costa Rica during your vacations? It is easy, just take your favorite rod & reel and bring them with you and enjoy shore fishing anywhere in Costa Rica. The action starts at the beach, sometimes earlier than 6am; sometimes as late as 2-3 pm. Local people and foreign loves this kind of fishing, from young boys to older men love to give it a chance.

No protocols, no restrictions, just fun and relaxing, casting for jacks, mackerel, blue runners, snooks (depending on the area you are fishing) and if lucky: small Roosterfish!!!. The snook are more abundant in the southern side of Costa Rica since no big river mouth in the area of Guanacaste or Papagayo; however, there are Roosterfish, jacks, mackerel, Ladyfish, and 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 is territorial and they are waiting for you out there year-round.

Sometimes, you can find a local guy doing surf fishing in the area; if they use sardines for bottom fishing, you can trade some lures for fresh bait. Bring some weights and j hooks and get ready for the bottom fishing. Remember that: "a bad day of fishing is much better than a good day at the office".

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!.