Marlin has its top month in October, but it's also good in September and November; occasional blues and rare blacks are likely to be found anytime of the year.

Sailfish are best from the middle of December to the end of April when they begin moving north, but the-big schools move in October. A few sails always show from June through September.

Tuna are easily found throughout the year along the Pacific coast, but are more abunadant from June to September. Most are 8- to 12-pounders but you can make catches in the 100- to 200-pound range as well.

Wahoo are not common around Quepos,but in late summer you can find them on Drake's Bay and Canño Island, from late June to early August.

Dorado begin with the winter rains late in May that wash debris from the river mouths creating the inshore trash lines that dolphins favor.

Roosterfish are better in the mouth of the Parrita river, outside Damas, and Palo Seco river. Also around Dominicaland Drake's Bay. Best fishIng is from June through early September.

Snook are found in many river mouths along the coast, like the Sierpe River and lagoon. Best months are from July through November during the rainy season.