Overview

June at Los Sueños Resort and Marina in Playa Herradura offered exceptional fishing with vibrant marine life and calm waters.

Weather and Sea Conditions

June featured sunny mornings and afternoon showers, with warm water temperatures around 82°F (28°C), ideal for various fish species.

Inshore Fishing

Inshore fishing was productive, with catches of roosterfish, snapper, and jacks. The highlights included:

Roosterfish: Common catches ranged from 20 to 50 pounds.
Snapper: Plentiful near structures, both cube and red snapper.
Jacks: Crevalle jacks, typically 10 to 20 pounds.

Offshore Fishing

Offshore fishing yielded a variety of aquatic species:

Sailfish: They are not as high in numbers as in previous months, but they are still present, with some hook-ups reported.
Marlin: A few blue and black marlins were reported, with only occasional sightings.
Yellowfin Tuna: Abundant, with catches from 30 to 100 pounds.
Dorado (Mahi-Mahi): Consistent, averaging 20 to 30 pounds.

 

 

Charter Highlight: Dream Maker

The charter boat Dream Maker, a 35′ Cabo Express, reported:

  • 1 Marlin
  • 8 Sailfish
  • 83 Tuna
  • 1 Mahi Mahi
  • 11 Mackerel
  • 8 Roosterfish (inshore)

On average, the Dream Maker caught 9.17 fish per trip, showcasing the excellent fishing opportunities in June.

Joaquin Rodriguez

Joaquin Rodriguez

Joaquin Rodriguez, originally from Argentina, fell in love with Costa Rica’s magic in 2002 and never looked back. This experience grants him an insider’s perspective to curate unforgettable adventures in the heart of Los Sueños. As a partner at Stay in Costa Rica, he leverages over 20 years of experience in both resort and travel management and property management services. He helps travelers create dream vacations while ensuring homeowners get the most out of their properties, all with a seamless and stress-free experience (as holidays should be!). When he’s not crafting the perfect itinerary, you might find Joaquin teeing off on a local golf course, exploring a breathtaking national park with his wife and their two teenage daughters, or playing fetch with his beloved dogs.