Month-by-month fishing calendar
Best Time to Fish in Quepos
Quepos offers productive fishing throughout the year. Use this seasonal guide to match your travel dates with the species you most want to catch.
January
Peak sailfish; strong dorado and tuna opportunities
February
Excellent sailfish and dorado action
March
Peak sailfish with marlin possibilities
April
Late peak sailfish and dependable inshore fishing
May
Marlin season strengthens; roosterfish remain active
June
Marlin, tuna, dorado, and wahoo offshore
July
Productive marlin and dorado conditions
August
Good tuna, dorado, roosterfish, and snapper
September
Variable offshore conditions; productive mangroves
October
Transition month with inshore and mangrove options
November
Marlin season begins; excellent roosterfish
December
Sailfish season starts with marlin and wahoo
Weather, currents, and bait movement can shift from year to year, but experienced local captains adapt daily. Offshore trips target billfish, tuna, dorado, and wahoo, while inshore trips focus on roosterfish, snapper, snook, and jacks.