Roosterfish

Roosterfish (Nematistius pectoralis)

A game fish common in the marine waters surrounding Costa Rica. It is distinguished by its “rooster comb” – seven very long spines of the dorsal fin.

Rooster fish can reach over 4 feet in length and over one hundred pounds. The weight of the average fish hooked is about 20 pounds.

The fish is popular as a game fish, but like most fish in the jack family (besides the amberjack and California yellowtail) it is not considered a good eating fish.

Caught throughout the year.
Peak season – November through March

Read these blow-by-blow reports from previous guests

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If you are looking for the sportfishing trip of a lifetime THIS is it! I’ve been blessed enough to fish with Danny religiously for the past few years and I will have to say there is nothing better than the waters in Costa Rica and his crew. The hospitality cannot be beat with these guys!…

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Grouper

ByDanny Crosby

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