If you’re looking for one of the best destinations around Costa Rica to pursue your passion of sport fishing then you can’t go past Tamarindo. The country of Costa Rica is famous for its abundance and variety of wildlife. This biodiversity continues down into the ocean as well — especially in the waters around Tamarindo.

The waters around Tamarindo provide for sports fishing where there is no off season. Sure, the experience will differ from year to year but the plankton rich ocean combined with the areas close proximity to the continental shelf makes for an interesting day no matter the time of year.

If you want to be quick to the challenge and would rather spend time fishing for Marlin rather than chasing them then Tamarindo can offer you the most rewarding experience. You will rarely spend more than 30 — 40 minutes running to the where the action is.

During April through September you will have plenty of opportunity to pit your skills against magnificent species such as Sailfish, Blue, Black, and Striped Marlin, Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna, and Dolphin. As this is the rainy season of Costa Rica you will enjoy calm oceans with some rain in the afternoon. The dry season of October through December is still ideal where you can expect to be challenged with a variety of species, including billfish.

During December through March the winds pick up around this area so the best fishing can be found about 12 miles south for shelter from the wind and some excellent Marlin and Yellowfin Tuna fishing, with a few Sailfish and Dorado thrown in for good measure. Expect to enjoy the fishing in relatively calm waters but be prepared for the bumpy ride there and back.

As the area around Tamarindo is world renowned for its rewarding sports fishing challenges there are a wide variety of charter operations to choose from who each give access to some of the best fishing in the area at an affordable price. With each package you will have access to knowledgeable staff who have extensive experience of the local surrounds — meaning you will get to the action faster.

Whether you prefer offshore or inshore, bottom fishing or trolling, fly fishing, or fishing that is a little more conventional the sport fishing around the Tamarindo area is both exciting, challenging, and rewarding.

Andrew Makarik

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Andrew Makarik is the main editor of WeLoveCostaRica, a fan of this sunny country. He is also a loving husband and a has a lovely daughter. By being a devoted family man and the biggest Costa Rica fan, he wants to make more people feel at home there. WeLoveCostaRica unites people and helps them find new home or a new travel destination. This website is a friendly community where everyone can find not only information, but also new friends and travel pals. Andrew is also passionate about IT and programming, so he himself maintains a friendly atmosphere in this cozy environment of WeLoveCostaRica.com.