Nosara Fish Species

Costa Rica Sportfishing at it's Best

FishingNosara captains have the tools and the talent to put you on the fish of a lifetime. Our tactics can be customized to the type of fish you desire. The crew will filet your catch and the local restaurants can prepare it in any fashion imaginable. Of course ALL billfish are released.

Snook

Snook

Snook are surface strikers and tough fighters
They average between 10-20 pounds in weight
Season is November to August
They are excellent table fare.

Sailfish

Sailfish

Sailfish are very fast and acrobatic
Lots of jumping and tailwalking
Great fight on light tackle
They average between 100-160 pounds
Season is November to August
All released.

Blue Marlin

Blue Marlin

Blue Marlin are extremely hard striking and strong fighters
They are very acrobatic
They average between 200-400 pounds
Season is November to August
All released.

Black Marlin

Black Marlin

Black Marlin are terrifying strikers and extremely hard fighting
The have been clocked over 65mph in the water
They average between 300-500 pounds, but some are nearly 1000 pounds!
Season is November to August
All released.

Striped Marlin

Striped Marlin

Striped Marlin are extremely hard striking and strong fighters
They are very acrobatic and their stripes glow neon blue when agitated
They average between 150-250 pounds
Season is November to August
All released.

Cuberra Snapper

Cuberra Snapper

Cuberra Snappers are bottom feeders and bulldog fighters
They average between 20-90 pounds
Season is November to August
They are excellent table fare.

Yellowfin Tuna/Ahi

Yellowfin Tuna/Ahi

Yellow Fin Tuna are fast striking and hard fighting
They average between 20-30 pounds and at times 150 pounds
Season is November to August
They are excellent sushi and table fare.

Dorado/Mahi-Mahi

Dorado/Mahi-Mahi

Dorado/Mahi-Mahi are hard striking and very acrobatic
They average between 20-50 pounds
Season is November to August
They are excellent table fare.

Wahoo

Wahoo

Wahoo are fast striking and are straight-line fighters
They average between 30-50 pounds
Season is November to August
Arguably the best table fare.

Rooster Fish

Rooster Fish

Rooster Fish are surface strikers and are extremely extremely rare
They average between 20-40 pounds
Season is November to August
Though not technically a billfish, all Roosterfish are released.

Broomtail Grouper

Broomtail Grouper

Broomtail Groupers are bottom feeders and they fight like a bear
They average between 30-80 pounds
Season is November to August
They are excellent table fare.

Ciero Mackerel

Ciero Mackerel

Ciero Mackerels are closely related to Kingfish and Spanish Mackerel.
They have telltale yellow spots and average between 5-15 pounds
Season is November to August
They make the best sushi imaginable.