There is something magical about night fishing in the Osa Peninsula. The best time to go is during a full moon. The ocean is quiet and peaceful with the moonlight reflecting on the water. The summer months are prime targets for night fishing. Night is feeding time for most fish making it an ideal time to catch a really big one. In the solitude and tranquility of fishing by the surf or in a boat, you will find fish move into the shallows to feed. Landing a fish in total darkness is like no other fishing experience. For the angler wanting a real thrill, it is all about night fishing. In the In the Osa Peninsula the many fishing choices include the expansive surf, the many winding rivers, mangroves and the deep blue clear Pacific Ocean.
Catching a giant fish in total darkness is an adrenaline rush. Adding to the rush is the fact that at night, you are likely to encounter sharks. Night is also the best time to catch snook and tarpon. A favorite way to fish at night is by the surf. Positioned in a comfortable chair, you can anchor in and listen to the waves pounding against the shore while staring up at a million stars in the sky.
For successful night fishing in the Osa Peninsula, the most important thing is to make sure you are properly prepared in terms of gear and safety. For bait fishing use a neon green line so that you can light it with a neck light and monitor the position of your bait. Fish with heads because after long hours on a dark beach there is an inclination to become less diligent when it comes to checking bait and heads last longer.
TIPS FOR SURF FISHING
- Don’t shine a light on water
- Take bigger gear because of sharks
- Take long pikers because of sharks
- Do not fish too with too many rods
- Sticks on rod tips for strike indicators
- Take bug spray
- Do not wade out to far when surf fishing
- Best done with a buddy
- Don’t drink too much
- Take a chair that reclines and dig your feet into the sand
