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quepos sportfishing - august 2016 CATCH REPORT

8/31/2016

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QUEPOS COSTA RICA, CATCH REPORT – AUGUST 2016

We did 10 charters aboard the GOOD DAY out of the Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, Costa Rica during August 2016.

It has been a fun month and we have enjoyed a few great days of weather which we are making the most of as we gear up for the height of rainy season which is fast approaching (September/October).   

Fishing in Costa Rica has been awesome with Blue Marlin, Yellow Fin Tuna, Sailfish, Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, Jacks, Groupers, Mackerel & more. We didn’t land any Dorado/Mahi in August but we got bites or had them in the spread on 4 trips during the month which is a good sign that there  are a few more here now after a very slow year so far for Dorado in Costa Rica thanks to Mr El Nino.

Our catch summary for the month as follows:
  • 1 August              Caught 1 Cubera Snapper, 1 Roosterfish, 2 Jacks
  • 2 August              Lost an est. 300lb Blue Marlin & caught 10 Groupers & other bottom fish for dinner
  • 4 August              Fished for Marlin today 40 miles out.  Lost 2 Sailfish but landed nothing
  • 9 August              Caught 1 of 4 Sailfish and a small Shark. Missed a Dorado. 2 Blue Marlin caught on boats close to us. Sighted Humpback Whales
  • 13 August            Missed a Blue Marlin in first 5 mins. Caught 1 of 2 Sailfish. Also missed a big bull Dorado. Sighted Pilot Whales & False Killer Whales
  • 15 August            Caught 1 Roosterfish & 2 nice Mackerel
  • 19 August            Caught 1 of 2 Sailfish and 7 Yellow Fin Tuna. Missed a Dorado. Seen Humpback Whales breaching
  • 20 August            Caught 1 Blue Marlin est. 200lb, 1 Sailfish, 5 Yellow Fin Tuna. Seen Humpback Whales morning & afternoon. 7 Blue Marlin hooked today nearby
  • 28 August            Caught 3 of the 6 Sailfish we raised. Raised a BIG Blue Marlin but didn’t catch him. 5 Blue Marlin released close to us today
  • 30 August            Caught 3 Roosterfish, 45-50lb, 20lb, 15lb and one 15lb Big Eyed Jack on Popper. Humpback whales alongside boat 

We are fishing the first 3 weeks of September and will then haul the boat out for 5 weeks for some TLC and have her back in the water ready to go again for 1 November and the start of high season.

The fishing in Quepos from May through October (Low Season in CR) is certainly not as consistent as it is in High Season (Nov-April) but I have really enjoyed watching the seasons change, the birds migrating, the Sailfish bite turn off for a while and then return again, the water temperature cool and make way for other species: the awesome Tuna bite of the past few months, an excellent couple of months of Snook fishing at our Rivermouths, consistent Roosterfish every month and more recently the Blue Marlin action.  My summary of the past few months would be that if you are looking for a bucket list Fishing Adventure in Costa Rica, you have a better chance of excellent Fishing in the Nov-Apr High season…...BUT do not discount the months of May-Aug, there are not as many people around, there are some great deals on hotels and whilst  you might not catch 20 Sailfish in a day, you still have the chance of catching a Marlin, a Big Yellow Fin Tuna, a few Sailfish, a monster Snook or get amongst the Roosterfish action that so many people travel to Costa Rica for.

We have lots of confirmed bookings for November through April 2017 but still have some dates available each month and have some great fishing packages which include Airport Transfers, Hotel or Villa Accommodation & of course Fishing.

Just let us know if you would like any further info, it would be great to hear from you!




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