Costa Rica Fish Pictures

Here you can see the latest marlin pictures and photos from Costa Rica fishing boats and captains, as well as photographs and pics like the one jumping to the right), tuna and other salt water fish taken on sportfishing charter boats based in Guanacaste and Quepos. If you have some of your own, email us about possible publication on this site and other Web sites...

These sailfish and marlin pictures from Costa Rica are from one of many offshore fishing trips from Quepos/Manuel Antonio. A few dorado, tuna and wahoo, too; We'll add more salt water fish pics soon. Meanwhile, hit the captions with your mouse to see a bigger image of the photo. And if you happen to have taken any unusual photos or video - in particular, of wahoo,...

The Dorado, often called Mahi Mahi in the states, is definitely not a "catch and release" fish, as it is among the best-tasting species on the planet. Baked, fried broiled, and barbequed with olive oil salt and pepper are favorites of many fans of this fish. The one seen in this picture was caught off Quepos, Costa Rica on a twenty-three foot boat. This is one...

Next time take the kids and wife fishing with you in Costa Rica. This family shows how easy it can be to catch and release a monster the first time out. With an experience crew and captain, fishing on the ocean can be fun for all. On the trip illustrated in this picture, the family brought in a pair of sailfish. Mom, the kids and dad all shared in the struggle,...

Often dubbed a "football tuna" due to its shape, this one was reeled in south of Jaco. When the boat gets over a big school of these babies, you can catch as many as you have the stamina for. Not so many years ago you could count on catching a much wider variety of tuna in Costa Rica than is possible today. Nowadays, with all the long lines fishing boats...

When it comes to fishing for sailfish, you can sometimes do great on a small boat. This sail was brought in on a 29-footer. The size of this one is pretty typical of what you will catch in Costa Rica, from eight to ten feet from tail to spike and averaging anywhere from ninety to one hundred and ten pounds. It is not uncommon for a boat to bring in ten or...

This sail was caught by Don Schroder in March, 2004, on a 45-foot Jersey fishing from the port of Quepos. He is the guy standing behind the fish. The other guy is Danny, the boat's first mate. Note how he grips the sail and the bill simultaneously in order to prevent the fisherman or any of the other passengers from being poked in the eye or another sensitive part...

Salt water fish pictures and photos -- thrilling salt water fish pictures and photos of Costa Rica marlin, sailfish and other fightin' game fish taken on sportfishing charter boats in the country. The sultry Pacific coast of this tropical paradise has the finest beaches and best fishing in the country. are practically all year 'round. From December through April,...