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Jaco Fishing Reports & Bite Updates

Recent catches, local conditions and simple trip advice from the Central Pacific. Use these reports to understand what has been biting, then message Wahoo before choosing half day, full day, inshore or offshore.

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Read the report, then ask what is happening right now

Fishing reports are useful because they show patterns: water color, current, bait, wind, species activity and where boats have been spending time. They do not guarantee a catch, but they help choose the smarter trip for your date.

For most guests, the important decision is not only “what is biting?” It is whether the conditions fit a half day, full day, inshore trip, offshore run or premium Los Sueños boat.

✓ Recent catches and species notes ✓ Local wind and water color context ✓ Half day vs full day guidance ✓ WhatsApp help before reserving
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Recent Fishing Results by Boat

Explore recent catches reported by Wahoo boats from Herradura Beach and Los Sueños Marina. Compare species activity by boat and date, then use the latest results to help plan the right inshore or offshore trip.

How to read it: every number comes from a captain or crew report. A blank means no count was supplied for that species, not necessarily zero. Catch results are recent observations and never a guarantee of future fishing.
Recent catches by boatUpdated through September 12, 2026
Daily catches reported by Wahoo fishing boats in Herradura and Los Sueños
DateBoatBlue MarlinBlack MarlinMahi MahiSailfishWahooYellowfin TunaRoosterfishRed SnapperGrouperJackNeedlefish
28' Apex SportfisherHerradura Beach——————13———
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach——2—1——————
28' Center Console – Boston DogHerradura Beach————11—3———
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach——————2————
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach——————2——1—
28' Center Console – Boston DogHerradura Beach—————4—————
29' MakkoHerradura Beach—————2—————
30' LuhrsHerradura Beach—————3—————
28' Apex SportfisherHerradura Beach———————5———
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach——2——3—————
36' MakkoHerradura Beach———1———————
28' Apex SportfisherHerradura Beach—————3—————
32' MakkoHerradura Beach———————2—1—
28' Apex SportfisherHerradura Beach——————2————
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach——————4————
28' Center Console – Boston DogHerradura Beach—————3—————
32' Carolina ClassicHerradura Beach——————24———
30' LuhrsHerradura Beach—————1—————
36' MakkoHerradura Beach—————3—————
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach———1—2—————
28' Center Console – Boston DogHerradura Beach———2———————
30' Bertram SportfishHerradura Beach—————3—————
30' LuhrsHerradura Beach——3————————
32' Carolina ClassicHerradura Beach—————1—————
29' MakkoHerradura Beach———2—3—————
30' LuhrsHerradura Beach——42———————
30' PangaHerradura Beach——————24———
32' Carolina ClassicHerradura Beach—————1—————
32' MakkoHerradura Beach———————4—3—
29' MakkoHerradura Beach——62———————
30' LuhrsHerradura Beach——5————————
30' PangaHerradura Beach———————4—21
28' Apex SportfisherHerradura Beach——5————————
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach——5——3—————
28' Center Console – Boston DogHerradura Beach—————3—————
29' MakkoHerradura Beach———2———————
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach——————2——21
28' Center Console – Boston DogHerradura Beach——————32———
29' MakkoHerradura Beach———31——————
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach———————1—22
28' Center Console – Boston DogHerradura Beach——4————————
29' MakkoHerradura Beach——6——4—————
28' Apex SportfisherHerradura Beach——5————————
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach———21——————
29' MakkoHerradura Beach———————4——2
32' MakkoHerradura Beach———————4—3—
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach——3——2—————
29' MakkoHerradura Beach———2——13———
30' PangaHerradura Beach——4————————
28' Apex SportfisherHerradura Beach———————3—1—
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach——5——2—————
29' MakkoHerradura Beach——4——2—————
28 Apex HerraduraHerradura0—600000———
28' Apex SportfisherHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish1 Red Snapper3 Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi2 Sailfish— Wahoo1 Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
28' Center Console – Boston DogHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo1 Yellowfin Tuna1 Roosterfish— Red Snapper3 Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish2 Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish2 Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack1 Needlefish—
28' Center Console – Boston DogHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna4 Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
29' MakkoHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna2 Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
30' LuhrsHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna3 Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
28' Apex SportfisherHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper5 Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi2 Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna3 Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
36' MakkoHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish1 Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
28' Apex SportfisherHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna3 Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
32' MakkoHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper2 Grouper— Jack1 Needlefish—
28' Apex SportfisherHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish2 Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish4 Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
28' Center Console – Boston DogHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna3 Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
32' Carolina ClassicHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish2 Red Snapper4 Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
30' LuhrsHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna1 Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
36' MakkoHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna3 Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish1 Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna2 Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
28' Center Console – Boston DogHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish2 Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
30' Bertram SportfishHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna3 Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
30' LuhrsHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi3 Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
32' Carolina ClassicHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna1 Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
29' MakkoHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish2 Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna3 Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
30' LuhrsHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi4 Sailfish2 Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
30' PangaHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish2 Red Snapper4 Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
32' Carolina ClassicHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna1 Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
32' MakkoHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper4 Grouper— Jack3 Needlefish—
29' MakkoHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi6 Sailfish2 Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
30' LuhrsHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi5 Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
30' PangaHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper4 Grouper— Jack2 Needlefish1
28' Apex SportfisherHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi5 Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi5 Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna3 Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
28' Center Console – Boston DogHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna3 Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
29' MakkoHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish2 Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish2 Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack2 Needlefish1
28' Center Console – Boston DogHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish3 Red Snapper2 Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
29' MakkoHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish3 Wahoo1 Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper1 Grouper— Jack2 Needlefish2
28' Center Console – Boston DogHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi4 Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
29' MakkoHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi6 Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna4 Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
28' Apex SportfisherHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi5 Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish2 Wahoo1 Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
29' MakkoHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper4 Grouper— Jack— Needlefish2
32' MakkoHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper4 Grouper— Jack3 Needlefish—
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi3 Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna2 Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
29' MakkoHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish2 Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish1 Red Snapper3 Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
30' PangaHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi4 Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
28' Apex SportfisherHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi— Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna— Roosterfish— Red Snapper3 Grouper— Jack1 Needlefish—
28' Center ConsoleHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi5 Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna2 Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
29' MakkoHerradura Beach
Blue Marlin— Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi4 Sailfish— Wahoo— Yellowfin Tuna2 Roosterfish— Red Snapper— Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
28 Apex HerraduraHerradura
Blue Marlin0 Black Marlin— Mahi Mahi6 Sailfish0 Wahoo0 Yellowfin Tuna0 Roosterfish0 Red Snapper0 Grouper— Jack— Needlefish—
Reading the table: numbers are the counts supplied in that boat’s report; “—” means no count was supplied.
Recent updates

Latest Jaco Fishing Reports

New reports and catch updates from the Wahoo site appear here. For the fastest answer, send your date and ask what the captain recommends for this week.

Captain’s read

How to use a fishing report without overthinking it

A good report gives you clues, not promises. The same species can be active one day and slow the next if the water, bait or current changes. That is why Wahoo checks the report together with the current forecast before recommending a trip.

What the report saysWhat it means for your charter
Mahi mahi or tuna offshoreAsk about a full day so the boat has more range to work current lines, birds and floating structure.
Roosterfish or snapper inshoreA half day or inshore trip may make more sense, especially for families or guests who prefer shorter runs.
Clean water close to shoreGood sign for easier planning, but the captain still checks wind, tide and recent bite before departure.
Afternoon rain or stronger windMorning departures are usually the cleaner choice for comfort and smoother water.
Species outlook

What guests usually ask about

Use this as a quick guide for roosterfish, snapper, grouper, tuna, mahi mahi and billfish, then confirm with Wahoo because recent reports and ocean conditions are more important than any fixed calendar.

SpeciesBest trip to ask aboutReport note
RoosterfishInshore / Half DayAsk about coastal structure, bait and water clarity near Jaco and Herradura.
Red SnapperInshore / Reef-style fishingA good option when guests want action closer to shore and possible fresh-fish goals.
GrouperInshore / Reef & Deep StructureAsk about rocky reefs, deeper structure, current and the heavy tackle needed for large bottom fish near Costa Rica’s Central Pacific.
Mahi MahiFull Day / OffshoreOften connected to blue water, current lines, floating debris and birds.
Yellowfin TunaFull Day / OffshoreAsk if boats have seen birds, dolphins, bait or tuna schools recently.
SailfishFull Day / OffshoreA classic Costa Rica billfish target when offshore conditions line up.
MarlinFull Day / Premium OffshoreA trophy goal that usually needs the right boat, time, water and patience.
More resources

Plan around reports, weather and prices

These pages help turn a recent fishing report into a smart booking decision.

🌤️Weather & Sea ConditionsCheck wind, rain windows, tides and sea comfort before choosing the trip. 📅Fishing CalendarCompare common seasonal patterns for sailfish, tuna, mahi mahi, marlin and roosterfish. 💵Charter PricesSee half day, full day and premium boat options before messaging. 🛥️Our BoatsCompare standard value departures and Los Sueños premium upgrades.

Want the current bite before you book?

Send your date, group size and hotel area. Wahoo will tell you whether half day, full day, inshore, offshore or a premium boat makes the most sense.

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FAQ

Jaco Fishing Report Questions

How often should I check Jaco fishing reports?

Check recent reports when planning, but message Wahoo before booking because weather, water color, bait and current can change quickly.

Do reports guarantee what we will catch?

No. Reports show recent activity and help guide the decision, but fishing changes day by day. The captain’s current recommendation matters most.

Should I choose half day or full day based on the report?

If the report points to good offshore activity, a full day often gives more range and time. If inshore action is better or your group wants a shorter trip, half day can be the better fit.

What area do the reports cover?

Wahoo focuses on Jaco, Herradura Beach, Los Sueños Marina and nearby Central Pacific fishing grounds used by local private charters.

How to use fishing reports

Jaco Fishing Reports Help You Book the Right Trip

Fishing reports are useful because the best charter choice can change by season, wind, current, water color, bait and recent catches. Use the reports to decide whether your group should focus on half day, full day, inshore, offshore or a premium Los Sueños boat.

Before booking, send Wahoo your date and target fish. The team can compare the recent bite with your schedule and explain whether the current conditions favor roosterfish, snapper, sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna, mahi mahi or a mixed action plan.

  • Check reports before choosing target species.
  • Use full day when the offshore bite needs more range.
  • Use inshore when the group wants less travel time.
  • Ask what is biting before paying a deposit.
Report-based planning

Turn the Latest Bite Into the Right Charter

Use the supporting pages below to move from the latest bite report into the right trip style, season guide and charter price page.

Jaco Fishing ChartersFishing CalendarDeep Sea FishingFish Species GuidePrices
Plan with confidence

Real Boats. Real Reports. One Local Team.

Use Wahoo’s boat information, recent fishing reports and local trip guides together — then confirm the best option for your exact date.

RoosterfishAsk about recent catches Red SnapperAsk about recent catches Yellowfin TunaAsk about recent catches SailfishAsk about recent catches Mahi Mahi (Dorado)Ask about recent catches MarlinAsk about recent catches
Fishing ChartersCompare half day, full day, inshore and offshore options.Explore →Our BoatsCompare Herradura value boats and Los Sueños premium sportfishers.Explore →Fishing ReportsUse recent catches and conditions before choosing a trip.Explore →Fishing CalendarCompare seasonal patterns by species and month.Explore →
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