Pick a species, then scrub the months to look ahead or back — amber marks what’s running in the month you’ve selected, anywhere in the world. Tap any marker for its full-year breakdown.
Showing where billfish are biting in June — 37 fisheries in season
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Pacific SailfishDec–Apr
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A north-to-south migratory wave tracks the dry season; the Central Pacific (Quepos, Los Sueños) is the world hub Jan–Apr.
Pacific Blue MarlinNov–Feb & Jun–Aug
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Two distinct runs — a winter bite, then a summer push to the offshore FAD networks.
Black MarlinJun–Dec
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Less predictable than Panama or Cairns; Costa Rican blacks hold over the outer seamounts and reef edges through the warm green season, roughly June–December.
Striped MarlinDec–Apr
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A cool-water visitor favoring the 68–76°F dry-season surface temperatures.
Billfish Seasons — Interactive World Map | Sportfish Hub
