Fishing

Matt Banes caught this 63 pound Dorado offshore from Marbella, Costa Rica
63 lb Dorado

Fishing from shore or offshore in Marbella, Costa Rica is excellent most of the year. Fisherman of all levels Pargo (Red Snapper) including the local "Pescadors" catch a variety of fish that are fun to fight and delicious to eat.

Here are some of the fish you will catch when you visit Guanacaste:

  • Red Snapper (Pargo)
  • Gallo (Rooster Fish) 
  • Snook 
  • Corbina
  • Wahoo 
  • Yellow Fin Tuna 
  • Mahi Mahi (Dorado) 
  • Marlin
  • Sail Fish
Catch sailfish in Guanacaste Costa Rica
Sailfish Galore

Fishing in Costa Rica is easy and you have several options ranging from surf fishing from shore, river fishing or chartering a boat for near shore or offshore 1/2 and full day trips.

If you love to fish from shore try packing your fishing rod, reel and some Rapala style lures before your trip to Costa Rica. All types of gear can be purchased here but the prices are very high.

Go surfing and fishing with Matt Banes in Marbella, Costa Rica
Beautiful Rooster Fish
caught in Marbella,
Costa Rica

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