Fishing Charters Riu Guanacaste Costa Rica

Guanacaste Sport Fishing Costa Rica.

Fishing Charters from the Riu Guanacaste in Playa Matapalo, we start early morning to have the best experience on the day with different locations for offshore or inshore fishing.

Fishing day in the pelagic zone in search bill fish and some other migratory species in deep water, yellowfin tuna and mahi-mahi.
The challenge of the day is for Sailfish and Marlin.

Our Fishing in Gulf Papagayo typically is all year around, with different weather conditions; rainy on wintertime that goes from early May until mid December and Summertime that goes from late December until late March with intermittent windy conditions; any way! Any of these weather seasons we can do fishing in Guanacaste and results about fishing is what we expect on the day.

Deep sea fishing seasons or mahi-mahi in the Gulf Papagayo

Catch Mahi-Mahi & Yellowfin Tuna – Full or Half-Day Fishing Charters

an unforgettable day on the Pacific Ocean catching good-sized Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Yellowfin Tuna on our full-day or half-day fishing charters in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Our experienced crew will guide you to the best fishing spots for trolling and offshore fishing, where you can experience the thrill of fighting powerful and delicious game fish.

Book your Costa Rica fishing adventure today and enjoy the best deep-sea fishing in Guanacaste!

Fishing in Gulf Papagayo for yellowfin tuna

Deep Sea & Inshore Fishing Charters – Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Enjoy unforgettable fishing charters in the Gulf of Papagayo, Costa Rica, for both deep sea or inshore fishing adventures. Head offshore in search of Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, Sailfish, and Marlin, or stay near the coast to catch Roosterfish, Snapper, and Amberjack.
Our experienced local crew provides all fishing gear, bait, and guidance to make your Costa Rica fishing experience safe, fun, and successful. 🌊🇨🇷

Fishing in Guanacaste for good size 50 pounds Roosterfish

Inshore Fishing for Roosterfish in Gulf Papagayo.

Inshore Fishing for Roosterfish, Bottom Fishing Jig for Red Snappers, Cubera Snapper, Hamberjack.

Inshore Fishing for Roosterfish is only 15 to 20 minutes from the hotel to get to a point of interest of fishing for Roosterfish for a specimen of 40 or 50 pounds, other species when are doing Bottom Fishing can be caught as red snapper and grouper.

We, also, practice trolling for mahi-mahi and Yellowfin Tuna, spinning with light tackle catching Jacks and Skypjacks.

RIU GUANACASTE HOTEL in the Gulf Papagayo.

The Riu Guanacaste hotel is a paradise among the mountains, forest, and jungle with may variety of birds and lots of monkeys, with an excellent ocean view that offers a complete calm relaxing. Riu Guanacaste, accessible by land and sea, just 50 minutes away from the International Liberia Airport and near from some of the most popular communities such as Playas del Coco and Playa Tamarindo.

Quad tour in Guanacaste, Enjoy a tour in motorcycle and visit the villages around Guanacaste

ATV Tour in Guanacaste Costa Rica.

Go on a 2-hour ATV tour and explore remote places off the beaten track and enjoy getting to know Guanacaste’s villages and towns, rivers, and mountains, where you can observe howler monkeys and more of Costa Rica’s flora and fauna.

Sunset Catamaran Tour in Gulf Papagayo.

There are many attractive activities that you can do from Riu Guanacaste. Enjoy the Sunset from a Sailboat or Catamaran; departure by 3:00pm.

Surf Lessons for Beginners with Instructor.

Learn to do a Surf Lesson with an instructor in the beautiful Playa Iguanita, located in the Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This pristine beach offers perfect conditions for beginners and intermediate surfers to enjoy safe, fun, and exciting lessons.
Your surf lesson adventure typically departs by boat from the beach, with the option of a hotel pick-up by boat for added comfort and convenience. All surf equipment is included, and our friendly instructors ensure you have an unforgettable time on the waves.

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21 July 2026

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.

Mathi C

17 June 2026

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!

Zoltan Franz

12 June 2026

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!

railman301

4 June 2026

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.

Elliot Dale

4 June 2026

Extremely experienced captain and mate! Very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

Clay Batson

3 June 2026

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.

Jacklin Pollock

3 June 2026

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!

Lovebirds

4 March 2026

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.

Fabiola Porras

18 January 2026

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! 🎣

Kirt Walker

3 January 2026

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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