Inshore Fishing in Guanacaste
We classify fishing in Costa Rica in two ways, inshore and offshore fishing. The difference lies in the distance of the fishing area from the coast and therefore the time it takes to reach each of these areas. It should be noted that some fish are found in a higher percentage in each of these areas, this is the reason why many people prefer to go fishing offshore when looking for larger or exotic fish.
There is something that must be clear, sport fishing depends on different factors: the season, the experience of the crew, the fishing equipment used, the weather, and mainly luck. Exotic fish such as marlin or sailfish can be found anywhere at any time, but clearly, if we are fishing for longer in an area where they inhabit, we are going to have a greater chance of catching one of these fish.
How far do you travel to get to the fishing area?
What is traveled to reach the fishing area is approximately the following:
- Inshore – approximately 6 miles from the coast.
- Offshore – approximately 25 miles from the coast.
Why and for whom are inshore fishing tours ideal?
Inshore fishing tours are perfect for people who want to have a taste of the best of a sport fishing tour without having to have so much travel time to reach a better fishing area resulting in a more tiring and heavy tour because there are no natural elements that cut the wind in an offshore fishing area. This results in a trip with more waves so many people can become nauseated.
When you go as a family or with small children and want to have a good time and a good day of fishing, an excellent option are the “inshore fishing tours” because they are very exciting and entertaining but somewhat calmer and usually with less waves.
Our fishing days are as follows: 4-6-8 hours. Any of these times is perfect for inshore fishing. However, what is recommended for offshore fishing are 6-8 hour tours due to the time it takes to travel from the coast to the offshore fishing spots.
Type of fish in the inshore area
You can get any fish anywhere and at any time, however, depending on each area there is a greater or lesser probability of finding a specific fish. In the inshore fishing area, the fish that have a higher probability of appearing are:
- Roosterfish
- Mahi Mahi
- Snapper
- Tuna
- Wahoo
- Jack
- Mackerel
- Grouper
