GUANACASTE SPORT FISHING and CHARTERS

Itinerary Fishing Charters in Guanacaste, Gulf Papagayo

Discover the Best Sport Fishing in the Gulf of Papagayo
Find detailed information about sport fishing in the Gulf of Papagayo, including boat ride times, departure points, and pick-up locations from the most popular hotels and beaches in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

  • Full-Day Sport Fishing Charter (8 Hours).
    Our full-day fishing tour runs from 7:30 a.m. To 3:30 p.m. And offers the ultimate deep sea fishing experience in the Gulf of Papagayo. After about a 1-hour boat ride offshore to reach depths of around 200 feet, we target sailfish and marlin, as well as other popular species such as mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna, and wahoo.
  • 3/4-Day Fishing Charter (6 Hours).
    Our 3/4-day fishing trip goes, from 7:30 a.m. To 1:30 p.m. You can choose between deep sea fishing or inshore fishing, depending on what species you want to catch. The experience is similar to a full-day fishing charter but with a shorter duration—perfect for anglers who want great action and more free time to relax in Guanacaste.
  • Half-Day Inshore Fishing Charter in Papagayo.
    Join our half-day fishing charter in Papagayo, running from 7:30 a.m. Till Noon. After a short 20-minutes boat ride to the first fishing spot, you’ll enjoy exciting inshore fishing, targeting the famous Roosterfish using live bait, our experienced crew will also help you catch other popular species when trolling such as mahi-mahi, small and good size yellowfin tuna; also can do bottom fishing for Cubera Snapper, Amberjack. Whether you prefer bottom fishing with jigs or trolling, this half-day adventure offers the perfect mix of action using conventional reels or light tackle, and relaxation on the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Papagayo, Costa Rica.
  • Afternoon Fishing Charter in Papagayo.
    If you can’t fish in the morning, our afternoon fishing charter in Papagayo is the perfect alternative. We can pick you up directly from your hotel beach at 1:00 p.m. (Or earlier when possible). Enjoy an exciting inshore fishing trip fishing with high possibilities to catch a good size Roosterfish; bottom fishing for Snapper and trolling for mahi-mahi. The snorkeling equipment is also included on board, so you can take a relaxing break at one of Guanacaste’s beautiful beaches for swimming or snorkeling.

Boat pick up in Gulf Papagayo.

For any sport fishing trip, we pick you up from any beach hotel in the Guanacaste area in the Gulf of Papagayo and Playa Flamingo until Playa Conchal.

What the fishing charters in Guanacaste include?

Fishing Charter Equipment and Service
All our fishing boats in Guanacaste are fully equipped with life jackets, VHF radio, and GPS for your safety. Our experienced Captain and professional mate will assist you throughout the tour, ensuring a fun and successful fishing experience. Each trip includes a cooler stocked with fresh fruit, soft drinks, cold beer, and snacks, along with all the necessary fishing gear, bait, and lures. Whether you prefer to catch and release or keep your fish cleaned and ready, our crew will take care of everything so you can relax and enjoy your Papagayo fishing adventure.

About the Sport fishing Licenses!

You can buy your Fishing Licenses Online on Incopesca Institut using the link below, each License is $15 plus IVA.
https://www.incopesca.go.cr/carnets/tramites/SolicitudTraducido.aspx

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21 July 2026
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Our group of five had a wonderful time fishing. We each caught something to bring home. Captain Juan and his crew did a great job and we are looking forward to next time already.
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Mathi C
17 June 2026
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Hello Our group of 6 had an outstanding full day offshore fishing trip out of Papagayo with Captain Gary aboard the 33 ft Pursuit. From the moment we left the marina, the crew was focused on putting us on fish and keeping everyone involved. We spent the day targeting sailfish, marlin, tuna, and dorado, and the excitement never stopped. The boat was comfortable, the crew was professional, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend this charter for anyone looking for a great day of offshore fishing in Guanacaste!
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Zoltan Franz
12 June 2026
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Just went out today (June 12th 2026) and caught two enormous yellowfin tuna with the crew. They are amazing, responsive, above all know where the fish are. My wife and I are eating our catch right now and gave the extra catch to the crew. Thanks for an amazing experience!
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railman301
4 June 2026
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José was very responsive prior to trip and answering questions. Would hear back within the hour. Was on the bahama boat with germey and Kevin. I fish regularly but my friend had not. They were very patient when he hooked a sailfish and walked him through how to land it. We ended up catching a mahi, sailfish and large needle fish. Had few others that got away. They helped fillet the mahi so we could cook at dinner. They had plenty of drink, fruit and sandwiches. When we got back I ended up slipping in the wake and initially lost my cell phone but germey had quick reaction and was able to find it before it was lost. Can’t thank him enough for being quick and finding it so I didn’t loose all my pictures. Definitely recommend this boat and would go again.
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Elliot Dale
4 June 2026
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Extremely experienced captain and mate! Very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
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Clay Batson
3 June 2026
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We had an awesome trip. My son landed the beautiful sailfish that he has always wanted to catch and we added a nice bull mahi as well. The Captain and 1st Mate were great and worked hard all day.
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Jacklin Pollock
3 June 2026
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We had a great time! The guys are very knowledgeable and knew all the great places to fish. I would highly recommend and we will be coming back!
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Lovebirds
4 March 2026
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Great fishing trip ever I just wanted to take a moment to share what a fantastic fishing trip we had with this company! Captain Pablo and Alberto were absolutely incredible to work with. Their knowledge about where to catch the best fish and their patience in explaining the different types of fish and pointing out where to find the schools truly made the experience unforgettable. The fresh fruit on board was a wonderful touch, and the grouper fish ceviche was out of this world—so delicious and fresh, it felt like we were dining at a 5-star restaurant! We highly recommend this tour, especially with Pablo and Alberto at the helm. Thank you for making our trip such a memorable and joyful adventure.
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Fabiola Porras
18 January 2026
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Los mejores! Le quise regalar una de las pescas más bonitas a mi esposo por su cumpleaños! Y Don José Méndez y sus hijos! Hicieron de esta experiencia la mejor! Muchas gracias chicos por cada detalle! Y por el mejor servicio! Sin duda esperamos volver! Sueño cumplido, pescar un atún! 🎣
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Kirt Walker
3 January 2026
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Fantastic 1/2 day. Got us on some great snapper fishing then worked hard to help us land some tuna. And when we saw a humpback and her calf we got a bonus whale watching tour.
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