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Types of fish found in Costa Rica and their characteristics:

Snook are surface strikers and tough fighters. They average between 10-20 pounds in weight.

Season is November to August They are excellent table fare.

Sailfish are very fast and acrobatic. Lots of jumping and tail walking Great fight on light tackle They average between 100-160 pounds. Season is November to August All released. Blue Marlin is extremely hard striking and a strong fighter. They are very acrobatic. They average between 200-400 pounds. Season is November to August All released. The have been clocked over 65mph in the water. They average between 300-500 pounds but can reach nearly 1000 pounds. Season is November to August All released. Striped Marlin are extremely hard striking and strong fighters. They are very acrobatic and their stripes glow neon blue when agitated. They average between 150-250 pounds. Season is November to August All released. Cuberra Snappers are bottom feeders and bulldog fighters. They average between 20-90 pounds. Season is November to August They are excellent table fare. Black Marlin are terrifying strikers and extremely hard fighters.

Yellow Fin Tuna is fast striking and hard fighting. They average between 20-30 pounds and at times 150 pounds. Season is November to August They are excellent sushi and table fare.

Dorado/Mahi-Mahi are hard striking and very acrobatic. They average between 20-50 pounds

Season is November to August They are excellent table fare.

Wahoo are fast striking and are straight-line fighters. They average between 30-50 pounds Season is November to August Arguably the best table fare. Rooster Fish are surface strikers and are extremely rare. They average between 20-40 pounds Season is November to August Though not technically a billfish, all Roosterfish are released. Broomtail Groupers are bottom feeders, and they fight very hard. They average between 30-80 pounds Season is November to August They are excellent table fare.

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