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Fishing In Costa Rica - Where To Find The Fish

 


Fishermen fishing in Costa Rica are more than 750 miles from the coastline. It is a large ocean that is largely devoid of fishing activity. The key to successful fishing on the high seas is knowing where to find fish. The most important tip for finding fish is Watch for Variation. Variations can take many forms, some obvious and others more subtle.

 

●     Los Corrientes

The tried and true method of finding a reef in Costa Rica is fishing "los corrientes". These currents can be noticed by subtle changes in color and temperature. Baitfish and predators in these streams abound. An experienced captain will work on the sides of "los corrientes". When fishing from Quepos, Jaco or Herradura, captains will find about twenty-five to thirty miles of shore during the billfish season.

 

●     Underwater geography

Formations on the continental shelf, such as canyons, can accelerate ocean currents. The fast-moving current then catches the bait fish and brings in large game fish. As with seasonal currents, these currents can be noticed by looking for subtle changes in water color or surface temperature. Of course, an experienced Quepos Costa Rica Fishing  guide will have one eye on the bottom (GPS) and one eye on the surface in search of subtle changes.

 

●     Floating debris

The rainy season in Costa Rica is the hottest time of year for dorado, often a bull dorado that weighs more than fifty pounds. An experienced fisherman knows that fish love a structure, even a temporary structure, that arises from debris washed into the sea from rains swollen by rain. Fishing deep around weeds, floating pellets or logs can create a great dorado run. Keep in mind that larger game fish can also participate in the hangout a little deeper.

 


●     Underwater structure

Reefs or wrecks can provide structure for large bottom fish, including the Cubera snapper and grouper. The structure is also home to plankton and other small organisms that attract bait fish, which in turn attracts large game-seeking fish.

 

●     Birds

Birds at sea always fish in Costa Rica. They are looking for bait pods, tuna feeding or troll bills. Pay special attention to frigate birds, especially those that orbit in one place. An experienced fishing guide knows that a lone frigate bird can lead you to trophies Tuna, Marlin or Sailfish.

 

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