Tell us your travel dates, where you’re staying and what you want to catch. We’ll match your group with the right destination, boat and local crew.
Costa Rica has great fishing all year, but the right charter depends on your dates, target fish, group size and where you’re staying. Instead of comparing dozens of boats on your own, start with the experience you want, and we’ll narrow down the destination, fishing style and boat.
Start with the fish you want to catch and the kind of day you want on the water.
Head into Costa Rica’s blue water for marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna, dorado and other big gamefish.
Stay close to shore and target hard-fighting roosterfish, snapper, jacks and other coastal species.
Choose the port closest to where you’re staying, or see all fishing destinations.
Costa Rica’s best-known marina, near Jacó, with a big dry-season sailfish run.
Los Sueños charters →
Next to Manuel Antonio, with strong offshore billfishing and inshore options.
Quepos charters →
The main fishing base for Guanacaste’s beach resorts and Tamarindo.
Flamingo charters →
Remote waters for marlin, tuna and roosterfish, plus FAD and overnight trips.
Golfito charters →From fast center consoles to big sportfishers with air-conditioned cabins. We match the boat to your group size, target fish and comfort.
36 ftA classic offshore boat for sailfish, marlin and tuna days out of Los Sueños.
See Los Sueños boats →45 ftMore room and comfort for families and groups on a full day from Marina Pez Vela.
See Quepos boats →38 ft37 ftA Golfito sportfisher for marlin, sailfish and tuna in the South Pacific.
See Cazador →Compare every boat on our Costa Rica fishing charters page.
Packages with several fishing days, lodging and transfers planned together, from 6 days / 5 nights with 3 full fishing days.
Different fish peak at different times of year. Pick your target, then check the calendar for the best month and region.
View the fishing calendarTell us who’s traveling, their fishing experience and the kind of day you want. We’ll compare short inshore trips, full-day offshore charters and bigger boats when your group needs more room.
Fish Costa Rica has been planning fishing trips since 1990. In the South Pacific, captains like Bobby McGuinness represent the deep fishing tradition of Golfito, with remote coastline, productive offshore water and serious sportfishing.
Our approach is simple: match the trip to your destination, season, target fish and group, not just the first boat available.
You don’t need to know which boat to choose before contacting us.
Tell us when you’ll be in Costa Rica.
Where you’re staying decides the best departure point.
Marlin, sailfish, tuna, roosterfish, or just a fun day with your family.
We compare the destination, boat and fishing style for your group.
Send your dates, where you’re staying, group size and the fish you’d most like to catch. We’ll reply with the best destination and charter options.
You can fish Costa Rica all year. Sailfish peak from December to April on the Central Pacific, marlin and tuna from May to August, and dorado and roosterfish in September and October. See our Costa Rica fishing calendar for every month.
Choose offshore if you want marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna or dorado. Choose inshore for roosterfish, snapper and jacks, with shorter runs that suit families and half days.
Usually the one closest to where you’re staying. Los Sueños, Jacó and Quepos serve the Central Pacific; Flamingo, Tamarindo and Papagayo serve Guanacaste; Golfito, Puerto Jiménez and Drake Bay cover the South Pacific; and Tortuguero is the place for Caribbean tarpon.
No. First-time anglers and families have great days on the water. Tell us your group’s experience and we’ll recommend the right trip.
It varies by boat. Most trips include the captain and crew, fishing tackle, bait and drinks; full days often include lunch. We confirm the exact inclusions before you book.
Yes. Our fishing packages combine several fishing days with lodging and transfers.
Tell us when you’re coming, where you’re staying, how many people are fishing and what you’d love to catch. We’ll find the right trip.
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