Rain, Rain, Rain is the only way to describe the fishing in October. The weeks of heavy rain left the ocean muddy brown and full of debris. One Captain told me he couldn’t even put his bait in the water because there was so much garbage and debris. October is normally a slow month at the Charter Docks and the heavy rain didn’t help, so fishing reports for this month were few and far between.
Captain RJ on the “Predator” had several half day trips this month all with similar results…a few Dorado, a few Tuna and a few Roosterfish.
Captain Dave on the “Miss behavin” had similar luck during October. The Captain reported some big Roosterfish over in the Isla Tortuga area. The trips offshore produced good numbers of Dorado and Tuna.
Captain Lindor on the “Hoo’s up” took and a guy and his girlfriends out for a full day last week. They caught 3 big Dorado and 5 nice Tuna’s. The Captain said he had had good luck on Roosterfish in October despite the filthy water.
November Fishing Forecast
The fishing in November has to be better than the fishing we had in October. The rain will slow down and the water will clear up. Once the water clears the Sailfish and Marlin bite will return. Until then the boats that go out will continue to do good with Dorado, Tuna and Roosterfish.
November Fish of the Month –– “Your Fish Here”
Since the fishing was so slow last month I want to use this space to encourage everyone one to send me your fishing stories and fishing photos. I always need stories and photos for the Chunche Fishing Report, my Costa Rica Fishing Report magazine and my website CRtourism.com. Send me photos and you earn FREE TACOS.
DOLPHIN / WHALE WATCHING: Dolphins are usually everywhere plus we do see the occasional whale. HORSEBACK RIDING: Available in most places, who hasn’t wanted to ride a horse on a beach. HOT SPRINGS / SPA: Available only in a few places, the best in romantic and relaxing getaways. KAYAKING: Available in several places, white water or ocean kayaks – cheap water fun. LAKE FISHING: Fish for the Guapote (Central American Bass) at Lake Arenal and Lake Nicaragua, great fighters on light tackle. MOTORCYCLE / QUAD RENTAL: Available in several places, great fun, wear your helmet. NATIONAL PARKS: Available in most areas, great tours, see wildlife and beautiful scenery.
PARAGLIDING: Available in a few places…try it if you get a chance…a few moments of panic followed by the best ride of your life. RIVER FISHING: Fly fish for Trout in the high mountain streams, fish the jungle rivers for giant Tarpon and Snook. SHOPPING: Available everywhere, take home some souvenirs and coffee SURF / BOOGIE BOARD: Available in the most popular towns, what the hell…give it a shot.
TURTLE WATCHING: Available only at certain times and certain places but for some the thrill of a lifetime.
VOLCANO TOUR: Available almost everywhere, good family trip. WHITE WATER RAFTING: Scenic and serene beauty followed by wet and wild adrenalin rush. WINDSURFING: Available at a few places, Lake Arenal is famous for its windsurfing
