Fishing from the shore in Costa Rica?

Question

I will be spending two months this spring in Manuel Antonio and plan on doing a lot of fishing. I plan on fishing from the shore. Could anyone advise me on what would be my best choices for baits and lures. Also any recommendations on what pound test and pole length would be appreciated. I am an experienced fishermen just not in the ocean. Thanks in advance.

Rich

Answer 1

We were just in Manuel Antonio in April for our wedding.  We booked a half day off-shore fishing trip and didn't catch a thing.  I never witnessed anyone shore fishing . . . . but the locals should be able to help you with tips.  I would go to Quepos for fishing.  They have a pier there where you may be able to fish and you can buy a license there.

Answer 2

YOU CAN BRING ANYTHING THAT YOU USE HERE IN THE STATES, I WOULD SUGGEST BRINGING ENOUGH TO SELL TO THE SHOPS TOO.

Answer 3

We live in Costa Rica in HERRADURA JACO be have a boat we ejoy fishing 2xwk lots of MAHI MAHI and sail fish on sunday my husband got 5 mahi mahis aprox 30-40 ponds in costa rica deep sea fishing is the best try it and you are going to have a ball ...if you love fishing go for it and is going to be a dream of your life time .

enjoy your trip and have fun