Anglers lucky enough to have caught a Marlin are certainly amongst the 1% of Anglers worldwide lucky enough to do so. ​

​Here in Quepos Costa Rica we are lucky to have access to an amazing Marlin fishery where Blue, Black & Striped Marlin are all regularly caught. ​
An IGFA Offshore Gram Slam of three different Billfish species in one day, is one of the greatest accomplishments the Travelling Angler could hope to achieve and the rich waters off Quepos Costa Rica are the perfect place to try and accomplish this.  The best time of year to catch a Grand Slam is between November and April during the peak of the Sailfish season and when Blue, Black & Striped Marlin are all caught regularly.  That said it is possible to catch a grandslam here in Costa Rica literally during any month of the year. ​​
Our offshore Reefs are home to some BIG Black Marlin which regularly exceed 500lbs and every year some much bigger fish are caught also.  The preferred method for our Black Marlin are slow trolled Bonito Live Baits in 100-300 feet of water close to the Offshore reefs. ​

Out in the deeper water we have the Primary Blue & Striped Marlin grounds where preferred methods are trolled Lures, Ballyhoos and Bait & Switch methods.  Blue Marlin average 200-400lbs with Striped Marlin averaging 50-120lbs.  Floating platforms, trees, debris etc that become loaded with Bonitos and small Yellow Fin Tuna create the perfect structure for Blue Marlin to feed and we have some great success Live Baiting Bonitos in these situations.  
Marlin can be caught during every month of the year in Costa Rica with the peak bite being 
November to March. 
 
Further Offshore we have the famed Seamounts and Marlin FAD Fishing where the larger Sportfishing boats provide multi day live-aboard trips to what is the BEST Blue Marlin Fishing on the planet.  Double digit Blue Marlin releases are regularly recorded and this is the #1 place in the world for you to attempt to catch a Blue Marlin on the Fly.
We have some excellent Fishing packages available:
  • May-November from just $1,999 per person 
  • December 2017 - April 2018 from just $2,199 per person 
* Based on 4 Anglers for 7 nights accommodation in a private 3 bedroom Jungle villa, 5 full days fishing aboard 31' GOOD DAY, with return airport & daily Marina transfers.

 Just contact us for details of our other great packages including the Marlin Sea Mount & FAD trips.