Tamarindo Fishing Report – January 2025: Sailfish on Fire, Tuna Explosions & Inshore Surprises

🌅 January at a Glance: Big Fish, Calm Seas & Smiling Clients

Tamarindo's waters came alive this January with some of the most reliable fishing conditions we've seen in recent seasons. From high-flying sailfish to hard-pulling yellowfin tuna and dependable inshore roosterfish, our guests had no shortage of rod-bending action.

🌊 Offshore Report: Fast-Paced, Full of Action

🐬 Sailfish Surge

Sailfish stole the show this month, making nearly every offshore charter a thrill. Some days we were hooking 6–10 sails per trip, with multiple doubles and triples.

**Prime depths:** 300–900 feet

**Best bait:** Ballyhoo with circle hooks and light teasers

**Hot zones:** 25–40 miles west of Tamarindo

🐟 Tuna Showed Up Big

Yellowfin tuna moved through in solid schools, often under spinner dolphins or birds. Anglers using poppers and jigs had a blast landing tuna between 40 and 90 lbs.

**Largest of the month:** 118 lbs (Jan 19)

**Favorite technique:** Running to active birds and casting into the frenzy

🟡 Bonus Dorado & Surprise Marlin

**Dorado:** (15–35 lbs) were regulars around floating debris

**Marlin:** A few blue marlin and striped marlin were spotted mid-month, keeping things exciting

🐠 Inshore Report: Roosters, Snappers & Light Tackle Joy

🐓 Roosterfish in Prime Form

Inshore fishing along the reef lines and beaches delivered solid results, especially for roosterfish fans.

**Common sizes:** 20–45 lbs

**Live sardines were key**

**Hotspots:** Catalinas, Playa Grande ledge, and Langosta reef

🐷 Snapper & Jack Crevalle Variety

**Cubera snapper** were taken off rocky drop-offs using live bait

**Jack crevalle** schools provided explosive surface strikes

A few **grouper and sierra mackerel** added to the fun

🌤️ Weather Conditions: January Was a Dream

**🌊 Seas:** Calm (2–3 feet), perfect for families and first-timers

**🌡️ Water Temp:** 80–82°F

**🌬️ Winds:** Light northeast trade winds

**👁️ Visibility:** 90+ feet – ideal for spotting surface action

**🛥️ All scheduled trips** ran safely and comfortably

🧡 January Guest Highlights

**🎯 A corporate group** from LA released 8 sailfish in one trip

**🎣 A family of five** from Germany shared a boatload of action with 5 roosterfish and 2 snapper

**💍 A honeymoon couple** celebrated with a 65 lb yellowfin on spinning tackle

**📸 Check out** the latest pics on our Instagram

🔮 Looking Ahead: What's Next for February?

**🎣 Sailfish numbers** should remain steady through mid-February

**🐋 Marlin activity** likely to pick up around deeper seamounts

**🟡 Dorado** often peak late February into March

**🐓 Inshore fishing** will continue to shine, especially on early morning tides

📅 Book Your Tamarindo Fishing Adventure

January was unforgettable — and February is shaping up even better.

Choose from our top-rated Costa Rica fishing charters:

**✅ Full-Day Deep Sea (8 hrs)** – Target sailfish, marlin, tuna, and mahi-mahi

**✅ Inshore Fishing (4–6 hrs)** – Hunt roosterfish, snappers, and jacks close to shore

**✅ Sunset Trips (4 hrs)** – Ideal for families, couples, and casual fishing fun

**✅ Custom Private Charters** – Honeymoons, birthdays, and special occasions

👋 From Captain Frank & the Coyote Sportfishing Team

Thank you to all the amazing guests who joined us in January. We're proud to offer one of the top-rated fishing charter experiences in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, and we can't wait to get you on the water.

Tight lines,

Captain Frank Berrocal