Sport Fishing in Costa Rica
Some of the world's best big-game fishing sits just off Isla Palo Seco. Marlin, sailfish, tuna, and roosterfish are all within reach — book a charter and we'll handle the rest.
A World-Class Fishery, Minutes Away
Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast is legendary among anglers. The continental shelf drops close to shore here, meaning you're in deep blue water — and in the strike zone for marlin and sailfish — faster than almost anywhere else in the Americas. From Isla Palo Seco, the Quepos and Los Sueños marinas are a short drive north, and the nearshore waters right off the beach hold roosterfish, snook, and mahi-mahi year-round.
Target Species & Seasons
Marlin
Sep–DecBlue, black & striped — the holy grail of Pacific big game.
Sailfish
Nov–AprAbundant and acrobatic; catch-and-release is standard.
Yellowfin Tuna
Year-roundHard-fighting and excellent table fare.
Mahi-Mahi
Year-roundBright, fast, and delicious — a nearshore favorite.
Roosterfish
Year-roundAn inshore icon found right off Palo Seco's beaches.
Wahoo
May–AugLightning-fast strikes on the offshore banks.
Recommended Local Charters
Verified sport fishing charters on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast, departing from the Los Sueños and Quepos marinas — both about an hour from Isla Palo Seco.
Los Sueños Fishing Charters
Central Pacific coast specialists with a fleet of offshore and inshore boats.
Visit websiteCaptain Tom's Big Game Sportfishing
Big-game charters targeting marlin, sailfish, tuna, and roosterfish.
Visit websiteQuepos Fishing Charters
Inshore and offshore saltwater trips with experienced local captains.
Visit websiteDouble Nickel Charters
Private Quepos charters with online booking for half- and full-day trips.
Visit websiteQuepos Fishing
World-class offshore and inshore fishing with experienced, friendly crews.
Visit websiteManuel Antonio Sportfishing
Private charters for sailfish, marlin, and roosterfish from $950.
Visit websiteFishing Quepos Manuel Antonio
Accessible inshore and offshore fishing adventures for all skill levels.
Visit websiteCosta Rica Fishing Experts
Private sportfishing trips on the Central Pacific coast.
Visit websiteReady to Book Your Fishing Trip?
Tell us your dates and the trip you want, and we'll match you with a captain and confirm availability. Combine your charter with a stay at Isla Palo Seco for the full experience.