Costa Rica Marlin

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Well, just got back from fishing our charter boat in Golfito. Only got out once offshore on a second boat we have added to our co.. A beautiful 28 bertram with Yanmars.

We were just putting out the lines and had a 400lbs. Black marlin climbs all over the teaser. We dropped back and rod. It was then off to the races. We fought the fish for a while and he did some nice head shakes by the boat. We eventually pulled the hook with the leader in sight. We then raised a sail that missed a hook bait. Later, in the day trolling around some tuna schools we hooked up another Marlin this time a Blue which then pulled the hook. Later, we had another sail. With all the rubber hooks we decided to run in and do some pargo fishing with only 3/4 day offshore. Not bad for the off season, if we could keep the hooks in them. The marlin fishing has steadily gotten better and better. With another boat missing a slam too!

Inshore, was pretty good too. Except for the 30lbs. snook under the dock that wouldn't eat. We caught grouper, pargo, blue runners, jacks etc. all in the harbor. Pura Vida!

Sportfishing Golfito

[Wes]

I'm planning on taking a trip to Panama or Costa Rica to go Black Marlin fishing. What is the best time for Marlin in Costa Rica? My understanding is the marlin bite is hottest in Panama in January and February. Is it the same in Costa Rica? I appreciate any advice you could give.

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Hi,

We really have good marlin fish all year long unlike Panama. Our peak for blacks is actually August, but they are always there. Blues are alway there too, there are a couple of peaks for them. May/June being one and then Nov. to Jan being another. I like Dec. because you can get shots at several marlin a day and still catch up to 20 sails in a day.

Thanks,

Greg