Question 1

Does Tamarindo have good fishing?

Accepted Answer

The continental shelf descends near the shore, so it’s a 40-minute boat ride to get to the best spot. As a result, thousands of anglers a year choose this area to visit.

Question 2

What kind of fish can you catch in Tamarindo?

Accepted Answer

There’s so much variety. Tamarindo is home to many species, including amberjack, dorado, jack crevalle, mackerel, mahi mahi, rainbow runner, roosterfish, sailfish, snapper, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, blue marlin, and black marlin.

Question 3

What is the best time of year to fish in Tamarindo?

Accepted Answer

The Tamarindo fishing season is 365 days a year. There are year-round populations of snapper and roosterfish. The average roosterfish caught weighs 40-50 pounds. The peak months for billfish are May through September. Then comes marlin, tuna, and dorado season, from September through November. That’s when you might come across a giant marlin. Once, a black marlin weighing 1,560 pounds was caught.

Fishing in Tamarindo, Guanacaste

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