SAILFISH

Middle of December to the end of April-when they begin moving north-is rated the best season, but the big schools often move in about October and occasionally stay longer. A few sails always show among the catch from June through September, mixed with the other species that are found inshore during those months.

MARLIN

October is normally top month for marlin in this area, but action is also good in September and November and occasional blues and rare blacks are likely to be found anytime of year although they are usually out further than the boats hunting for sailfish are likely to be fishing.

TUNA

Found through-out the year as they are all along the Pacific coast, but most abundant from about June through September. Most are the eight to 12 pounders, but a dozen or more over 200 pounds and maybe another two dozen in the 100 to 200 pound range are taken every year.

DORADO

Best action begins with the winter rains that start in late May and wash debris from the river mouths creating the inshore trash lines that the dolphin favor.

WAHOO

Not common in the area around Quepos, but more abundant in the late summer further south, especially the Drake Bay and Cano's Island area from late June to early august.

ROOSTERFISH

Fishing for this hard-hitting inshore species is incredible, with the best spots off the river mouths and the rocky dropoffs. Favored spots are the mouth of the Parrita and Damas; just outside Danmas; off the mouth of the Naranjo River; around the points at Dominical and through-out the Drake Bay and Cano's Island area. Best fishing is from June through early September.

SNOOK

Favored spots are just off the river mouths all along the coast, up the Siarpe river and the big lagoon on the Sierpe. The IGFA world record Pacific black snook was taken in the month of July at the mouth of Rio Naranjo on a boat trolling just outside the breaker line. This is relatively new target for some small charter boats, but the best months seem to be from July through November during the heavy rainy season.