Sport Fishing Charters in Nosara
Private charters. World-class fishing. Locally born captains.
Inshore & Offshore Fishing
Closer to the coast
Experience inshore sport fishing along Nosara's coastline, targeting roosterfish, snapper, grouper, and jack. With productive fishing grounds close to Playa Garza, inshore charters offer exciting action for both experienced anglers and first-time fishermen.
Out into the blue
Head into the deep blue waters off Nosara in pursuit of sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna, and mahi-mahi. Our offshore fishing charters offer access to world-class big-game fishing, with opportunities to target trophy species surprisingly close to the coast.
Choose your boat & charter
Compare private fishing charter rates and boat amenities.
Osprey 32′
Air-conditioned cabin · Enclosed bathroom
Price includes 6 anglers
- Half day7:30 to 11:30
- $950
- Three-quarter day7:30 to 1:30
- $1,100
- Full day7:30 to 4:00
- $1,300
- Offshore supplement
- +$150
Ticorette 27′
Cushioned seating · Marine toilet
Price includes 4 anglers
- Half day7:30 to 11:30
- $650
- Three-quarter day7:30 to 1:30
- $800
- Full day7:30 to 4:00
- $950
- Offshore supplement
- +$125
Prices are listed in USD and exclude 13% Costa Rican IVA. Additional anglers are subject to the captain’s discretion and incur an additional fee.
What Your Fishing Charter Includes
Tackle & licenses
Quality gear and fishing licenses included.
Fruit, snacks & beverages
Keep refreshed throughout your trip.
Experienced bilingual crew
Local captains and mates with years on these waters.
Lunch on longer trips
A fresh lunch is provided on three-quarter and full day trips.
Your Fishing Charter Experience
Local expertise. World-class fishing. A seamless day on the water.
Board the Panga
Meet the MHA team in Playa Garza, where you'll board a panga water taxi for a short transfer to your designated fishing boat, ready for your day on the water.
A Day on the Water
Enjoy a private fishing charter with a dedicated local captain and crew who know these waters. Snacks and drinks are provided, with lunch included on longer charters.
Your Catch, Fresh & Ready
Bring home the catch! Our crew will clean and fillet your fish so you can enjoy the freshest taste of your Costa Rica fishing adventure.
Big-Game Fishing. Closer Than You Think.
Just off the coast of Nosara, deep blue water lies remarkably close to shore, giving anglers faster access to productive offshore fishing grounds and more time on the water.
The Size of the Catch
A look at the fish our anglers actually catch, with typical sizes based on our crew's firsthand experience fishing the waters off Playa Garza, Nosara.
Year-Round Action
Nosara offers fishing throughout the year, with different species in each season. Here is a general guide to what you can expect, firsthand from our local captains. Conditions and catches vary.
December – April
- December
- The water warms and both sailfish and marlin pick up. Marlin average 250 to 400 lb.
- January
- Marlin pick up hard. Sailfish steady rather than thick: one a day, sometimes five or ten. A good day is one to four fish, and some weeks there is nothing.
- February
- Strong for marlin and sailfish, though it turns on the moon and can change overnight. Inshore slows, because the water clears and roosterfish and cubera want it green.
- March
- Sailfish in numbers, close in. They come to within two to five miles, over 200 to 500 feet of water, which is when the tournaments run.
- April
- Sailfish hold and the sardine arrives. Wahoo and tuna follow it close to the coast, and jacks and roosterfish push it onto the beach.
May – July
- May
- Like April until the sardine finishes, usually around Semana Santa. While it lasts the fish are full and hard to tempt. After it, tuna get easier. The rains start.
- June
- Humid, and the weather changes fast. One of the two best months for the biggest yellowfin, over 200 lb. Floating structure holds big dorado and the live bait for marlin.
- July
- The other big tuna month. Bottom fishing is good for cabrilla and pargo seda, four to seven miles out in 300 to 500 feet.
August – October
- August
- Rain, some days hard. Good sized tuna but harder to find. Almost no sailfish, marlin or dorado. Slow, and Jordanny says so.
- September
- The same. The slowest stretch of the year on this coast.
- October
- The rivers run and push dirty water and wood a long way out, so the tuna sit well offshore. The season proper starts at the end of the month.
November
- November
- The water cleans up as the rains end. More sailfish, the odd marlin, and sometimes big dorado in numbers. Yellowfin sit 15 to 25 miles out, further than the usual 8 to 15.
Good Fish. Great Days.
Real trips out of Playa Garza. What any given morning gives you is the ocean's call, not ours.
Plan Your Nosara Fishing Charter
Tell us your date, group size and what you want to do, and our crew will plan the day with you.