Roosterfish inLos Sueños & Herradura
Roosterfish hunt close to the coast, which makes them the classic half-day target out of Los Sueños.
When they bite
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RoosterfishInshore | Good | Good | Good | Good | Possible | Possible | Good | Good | Good | Possible | To confirm | Good |
| SnapperInshore | Possible | Possible | Possible | Possible | Possible | Possible | Good | Good | Good | Possible | Possible | Possible |
| Amberjack & jacksInshore | Possible | Possible | To confirm | Possible | To confirm | Possible | Possible | Possible | Possible | Possible | Possible | Possible |
- Peak
- Good
- Possible
- To confirm
Which trip?
Half Day5 h · departs 7:00 AM · US$1,200 per boat
Roosterfish feed close to shore, so you don't need a full day to reach them. The half day is built for inshore fishing.
See the half day trip →How they're fished
Roosterfish hunt along rocky points, beaches and shallow reefs, often in a few meters of water. The classic way to catch them is slow-trolling live bait, usually small jacks or blue runners, close to the rocks. You can also cast poppers and other surface lures at fish that are chasing bait.
Moving water helps: a changing tide around the points pushes bait together and gets the roosters feeding.
Catch and release
Roosterfish aren't a billfish, but in Costa Rica they're treated as a catch-and-release fish. FECOP, the national sport fishing federation, asks anglers to release every one.
If you want fish to take home, the same inshore spots hold snapper, grouper and jacks, which you can keep within the legal limits.
Sources: FECOP, Costa Rica's sport fishing federation · Fisheries and Aquaculture Law 8436 (INCOPESCA)
Caught on the Predator
Book your
Half Day
Tell us your date and group size and we'll confirm availability. We meet you at the dock in Playa Herradura, about 15 minutes north of Jacó.