The Explorer had a big day of Congrio catches on February 5.
Tag: Congrio
February 4, 2026
The Explorer stayed close to shore and scored these tasty Red Groupers and Congrios on February 4.
January 14, 2026
The Harvester had a big time on January 14 with super Sailfish releases offshore.
The mega panga finished up inshore with Jack Crevalles, Rainbow Runners, and a tiny Yellowfin Tuna (thrown back)
The Harvester also scored some tasty Red Grouper and the elusive Congrio.
August 21, 2024
Linda McAnally’s group returned on the 21st for more catching, this time focusing on inshore species.
This super-tasty Congrio was backed-up with multiple Red Groupers:
This lonely Yellowfin Tuna rounded out the haul:
From Linda’s email: “The FishingNosara crew took excellent care of us and were flexible in their efforts to get us on the fish! Great trip, and we’re already planning dates for our next trip.”
June 30, 2024
The Explorer closed out June with angler Kurt Hoffman scoring great catches near-shore. This monster Congrio is an unusual and tasty specimen:
He rounded out his filet bag with multiple Red Groupers.
November 23, 2022
FishingNosara Hall of Famer Dan Johnson had a great day with his family on November 23.
The Hatteras, NC native was joined by returning anglers Delaney Johnshon and Toni Bustos.
Team Johnson scored nine Dorados, five Red Groupers, and a big tasty Congrio.
The awesome haul on the Wanderer found it’s way to Marlin Bill’s for an excellent end-of-day dinner.
October 1, 2022
Dan Johnson from Hatteras, NC finished up his 23rd full day of fishing with FishingNosara since the end of the pandemic (Oct. 1, 2021).
He was joined by friends Captain David Barrantes (of the Adventurer), Toni Bustos, Danny Jiron, and Bryan Gomez.
They had a great catch of Red Groupers and Congrio.
Also, they had a Blue Marlin crash the left teaser three times but it wouldn’t take the pitch bait. About 15 minutes later a Blue Marlin attacked the right long teaser and after a few jumps rushed the boat and bit the hook in half.
September 29, 2022
Dan Johnson from Hatteras NC took friends Antonio Carrillo Carrillo, David Barrantes, and Diddier Gutierrez for a full day fishing on the
Wanderer.
They caught 21 Red Groupers, two Congrios, one Dorado, and 20 Pochotes.
The whole crew and other guests enjoyed the catch prepared at Marlin Bill‘s Restaurant
September 13, 2022
The Alson crew finished up their week of fishing in Costa Rica with a very productive inshore romp. This BIG Congrio is the best tasting fish on the reef and will make their end-of-trip dinner a real treat.
The also added a final Rooster Fish release to their impressive haul of catch-and-release trophies.
Great work by the Discoverer!
July 5, 2022
Dan Johnson from Hatteras North Carolina took friends Antonio, Luis and Airling for a fun day on the Wanderer.
We had a nice catch of bottom fish and three Yellowfin Tunas.
The whole crew another company enjoyed the fresh catch at Marlin Bill’s restaurant.
