~Due to the close vicinity of the Continental Shelf, or Drop-Off, boats based out of Playa Tamarindo provide Anglers with more time for trolling and less time for running to and from the Offshore Fishing Grounds....we seldom have to run far off the beach to tangle with Big Marlin, Sailfish, or Giant Tuna! ~The numerous Inshore Reefs that litter the coastline provide steady action on a whole variety of Gamefish like: Wahoo, Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna, Bonita, Cubera Snapper, Jack Crevelle, Travally Jack, Roosterfish, Sierra Mackeral, Pompano, Trigger Fish, and various types of Grouper & Red Snapper. ~Big Black Marlin in the 400-800lb. range can also be found just a few miles off the beach fishing around the famous Tamarindo Reef, slow trolling live Bonita. ~Trophy size Sailfish in the 150-200lb range are abundant in and around Playa Tamarindo year round....and running across double digits numbers on Sailfish is common! ~Marlin average between 250-600lbs in the waters surrounding Tamarindo, and each year a few record size Blue or Black Marlin in the 800-1000lb range are fought and released! If you desire the ultimate challenge of hooking multiple Marlin in one day or seek out a chance at a "Grand Slam" on Marlin species, then look no further! ~Giant Yellowfin Tuna in the 250-350lb. range are found during many months out of the year along Costa Rica's northern zone....Playa Tamarindo provides some of the best action for chasin down the famous tackle-bustin mosters of the sea, or "Cow Tuna!"
			Although we have excellent fishing YEAR ROUND, Sportfishing can be more consistant throughout certain months of the year. ~December- March..... One of our peak seasons for Marlin in and around Playa Tamarindo where we see an increased volume of Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, and Striped Marlin. With Sailfish also added into the mix, these months are considered prime for chasin down the Grand Slam on Billfish Species! ~APRIL - AUGUST..... Large numbers of Sailfish, Dorado, and Tuna make a presence Inshore and Offshore during these months. June, July, and August also mark a second run of Marlin through the area, including the presence of Big Black Marlin which can be found along the inner reefs by slow trolling live Bonita. ~Giant Yellowfin Tuna are best found during the months of August, September, October, and November. Large groups of Tuna can be found migrating with the different Dolphin/ Porpoise species Offshore and are best hooked by trolling lures, dropping jigs, or live-baiting around the Dolphin packs. Giant Tuna also inhabit the waters during other months and quite often Blind Jig-Strikes can occur at any given time throughout the year!