Costa Rica sailfish: prepare for the Pacific dry season
A detailed first-charter guide to Quepos and Herradura: seasonal planning, tackle, circle-hook technique, fighting fish, and release in the water.
Central America & Caribbean8 min read ↗
A season is a starting point.
These are regional planning guides, not live catch reports or guarantees of an open fishing season. Seasons differ by location and hemisphere. Read each guide for its timing, source-review date and local restrictions.
65 seasonal guides · Newest first
December–AprilQuepos and Herradura, Costa Rica
Official tourism guidance highlights Quepos sailfish in the Pacific dry season; this is a planning window rather than a live catch forecast.
Sources reviewed 2026-10-20
October–NovemberNew Jersey ocean beaches, United States
New Jersey striped bass: a practical guide to the autumn surf
Prepare for October–November shore fishing with a clear plan for reading beaches, choosing tackle, presenting lures, and releasing striped bass carefully.
North America8 min read ↗
The autumn migration and changing baitfish distribution make this a seasonal planning window; local conditions determine shore access and fish presence.
Sources reviewed 2026-10-20
October–DecemberSouthland, New Zealand
Spring brown trout in New Zealand: learn the Mataura before summer
A detailed bank-first approach to Southland brown trout: seasonal timing, balanced tackle, controlled lure and fly presentations, and a practical first-session plan.
Australia & New Zealand8 min read ↗
Spring feeding and increasing insect activity create an opportunity to learn river trout before the more demanding low, clear water of summer.
Sources reviewed 2026-10-20
January–April; planning for winter–spring 2027Northern Norway, especially the Lofoten coast
Winter skrei in northern Norway: a practical cod-fishing guide
Prepare for the January–April migration with a guided-boat plan covering tackle, vertical jigging, drift control, fish care and the rules for a 2027 trip.
Northern Europe9 min read ↗
Migratory skrei approach the coast to spawn; a recurring seasonal pattern, not a live catch forecast.
Sources reviewed 2026-10-20
October–November; a second typical window in March–AprilHasik and the Hallaniyat Islands, southern Oman
Giant trevally in southern Oman: prepare for the autumn topwater window
A guide to the Hasik and Hallaniyat GT fishery. Confirm how recreational release rules apply before booking or planning catch-and-release.
Middle East8 min read ↗
Local operators identify autumn and spring GT windows; winter wind can affect access. Typical season, not a live catch forecast.
Sources reviewed 2026-10-20
Build the skills behind the catch.
Pair a species guide with our articles on reading water, choosing line, tides, and fish handling.
Explore techniques ↗