Family Fishing in Costa Rica | Costa Rica Fishing Report from FishingNosara

January 26, 2023

The Wanderer and Master Captain William performed beautifully on January 26 with a nice stack of Dorado scores.

January 24, 2023

The Harvester was excited to host Matthew Kraeuter’s family for a day of big fish and big smiles.

It’s always a treat to see young anglers get a taste of blue water fishing, espcially when the fish coopoerate! The mega panga released three Sailfish and delivery a bunch of filets for the dinner table.

January 2, 2023

Cary Clark’s family started off their big week of fishing with the flagship Wanderer. Master Captain William reports a nice Sailfish release at the top of the scorecard.

After the safe release, they scored BIG Dorado offshore.

Then they followed a school of spinning dolphins and switched to topwater casting.

They have a nice pile of Yellowfin Tunas to show for the effort.

January 2, 2023

On January 2, Elliot Marer’s group had a fantastic day on the big battleship Discoverer.

A Big Marlin was hooked up but spit the hook. Better luck next time!

PRO TIP: When a billfish jumps, point the rod straight out towards the fish (“Bow to the Master”). This usually prevents the line from loosening.

By the end of trip, Dorados and Yellowfin Tunas were stacked up thick in the fishbox.

December 29, 2022

Captain Antonio and Mate Raffa welcomed Jody Raivo’s family for an awesome day of catching on December 29.

A multitude of big Dorados filled up the fishbox.

They also diversified their haul by adding a nice stack of Yellowfin Tunas.

December 22, 2022

Chris Romeo’s family scored multiple nice Dorados with the Discoverer on December 22.

They also mixed in a tasty Yellowfin Tuna for variety.

December 22, 2022

Ian Maxwell’s family had a big performance on the mighty flagship Wanderer. Most importantly, the whole group got a crack at a blue water beastie:

They also scored a fantastic Sailfish release later in the day.

December 20, 2022

Randy Lovejoy and his family found great success on December 20 with a Sailfish release leading the scorecard.

The Discoverer released this monster as always, then set in on multiple Dorado scores.

“We had a WONDERFUL time today!” wrote Randy after the trip. “So glad we did the trip. Thank you!! And hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!”