Inshore Fishing Roosterfish
Fishing inshore in search roosters in the Gulf of Papagayo, our priority is to focus on the Roosterfish, we use live bait in shallow water; While we’re Rooster fishing, there are many other opportunities to catch some other species on the; Dorado (mahimahi) and yellowfin tuna through trolling, as well as snapper and amberjack by jigging on bottom fishing. When we take you inshore fishing for Roosterfish in the Gulf of Papagayo, our main focus is targeting Roosterfish using live bait in shallow waters. While fishing for Roosters, there are also great opportunities to catch other species depending on the fishing season, such as Dorado (Mahi-Mahi) and Yellowfin Tuna while trolling, as well as Snapper and Amberjack when jigging or bottom fishing.
Rooster fish are highly sought after by anglers who enjoy inshore fishing and appreciate a strong, exciting fight.
You’re also welcome to bring your own fishing tackle to try your luck while we search for your Roosterfish!
On the shores of Guanacaste, along the Pacific coast, Roosterfish are usually found in shallow waters, around 20 feet deep or more, they typically weigh between 40 and 50 pounds using live bait fish, although some can reach up to 90 pounds. These powerful fish are known for their strength and endurance, often putting up a fight that can last up to 45 minutes depending on their size. While they are not generally considered an edible species, they are highly prized for sport fishing.
When we are on a Rooster Fishing charter in Guanacaste shores, our practice also is trolling for mahi-mahi and yellowfin tuna, we do efficient bottom fishing and a jig to catch Red and cubera snapper.
In any area from the Gulf of Papagayo, we can pick you up at your hotel beach for an afternoon fishing charter, at 1:00 pm, or earlier if that works better for you.
Fly Fishing and Spinning with popper
Fly Fishing is another successful option to try in the Gulf of Papagayo for anglers and people who like to practice light tackle, bottom fishing for Cubera snapper, yellowfin tuna and amberjack.
You can try with your Fly rod for Roosters, bonitos and big jack eye.
Important: We do provide the light tackle, but, don’t provide the Fly rod, you most to bring yours.
Most of all the shoreline from Guanacaste, find good action on the surface when inshore fishing, near the surface with light tackle.
For any sport fishing trip, we pick you up from any beach hotel in the Guanacaste area in the Gulf of Papagayo and Playa Flamingo until Playa Conchal.
Check out our boats from:
1- Boats located at the Gulf of Papagayo.
