Gulf of Papagayo · Costa Rica

Sport Fishing With Local Captains in the Gulf of Papagayo

Offshore, inshore, and combo charters with experienced local captains. All gear included. Hotel pick-up available from 15+ locations.

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Angler in a blue sun shirt fighting a fish from the stern of a boat, beside a rocky islet

Green sport fishing boat with outriggers running fast past a rocky cliff, the captain on the tower

Two crew members holding a sailfish alongside the boat before releasing it, offshore of the Gulf of Papagayo

Aerial view of Playas del Coco bay, with the sport fishing and sailing fleet at anchor

Guests sharing a beach BBQ lunch at a shaded table on a Gulf of Papagayo beach

Two women and two small children smiling on the bow of a boat in a calm mangrove estuary

Three guests standing inside a sea cave as a wave rolls in through its mouth

Biting this month

Something bites every month

See the season chart below

30+

Boats

15+

Pick-Up Locations

$500

Starting Per Trip

Choose Your Fishing Experience

Four ways to fish the Gulf of Papagayo, from a half-day inshore run to a full offshore day chasing marlin.

Three anglers with yellowfin tuna on an offshore charter, open Pacific behind them

Big Game

Offshore Fishing

Target marlin, sailfish, tuna, and dorado in the deep Pacific. Full-day expeditions with a local captain who knows the grounds.

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Roosterfish caught inshore near Papagayo's rocky coastline

All Levels

Inshore Fishing

Roosterfish, snapper, and jack crevalle close to shore. Great for first-timers, and a trophy hunt for experienced anglers.

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A center console fishing boat under way along the green Papagayo coast

Family Favorite

Fishing + Beach BBQ

Fish, snorkel, then BBQ your catch on a secluded beach. Costa Rica's best combo tour.

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Gourmet snack spread and cocktails aboard a luxury yacht charter in the Gulf of Papagayo

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Luxury Yachts

Private yacht charters on 40 to 105ft vessels. Ideal for couples, groups, and corporate events.

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Boat tour along a quiet beach in the Gulf of Papagayo, Costa Rica

Traveling with non-fishers?

Spend the day on the beaches

We take you by boat to several beaches around the Gulf of Papagayo. At each stop you get off and do something different: snorkel, walk the sand, see the caves, or eat a BBQ lunch on the beach. The route depends on the weather and on what your group wants.

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Find Your Perfect Boat

From 24ft center consoles to 50ft luxury yachts. Pick the boat that fits your group, your budget, and the fish you want.

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Prices for

27ft Bahamas Custom 27ft · Up to 4 people · $650

31ft Sea Snake 2 Custom 31ft · Up to 4 $850

27ft Sea Snake Center Console 27ft · Up to 4 $550

Fast and nimble, close to shore.

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Why Fish With Us

Local Papagayo fishing captain aboard a charter boat

Expert Local Captains

Our captains were commercial fishermen before guiding. They know Papagayo's currents, feeding grounds, and seasonal patterns, every trip, every time.

A crew member releases a sailfish beside the boat in the Gulf of Papagayo

Everything Included

Shimano and Penn tackle, GPS fish finder, water, sodas, beer, snacks, fresh fruit, and lunch on 8-hour trips. Show up ready to fish, we handle the rest.

Guests wave from the dinghy that ferries them out to the Boat, seen from the Boat's deck

Hotel Pick-Up Available

We pick you up from your beach at 15+ resorts across Peninsula Papagayo, Playas del Coco, Playa Flamingo and more. The boat waits in the bay about 100 m out, and a dinghy brings you to it. Where no boat can reach, we arrange ground transport.

Target Species in the Gulf of Papagayo

Six species anglers travel to Papagayo for, in-season year-round.

Marlin

Sailfish

Roosterfish

Dorado

Yellowfin Tuna

Cubera Snapper

Full Species Guide

Rated 5 Stars by Anglers

"We did the 8 hr trip. Had a great time and caught a record breaking 65lb fish!!! We enjoyed fish all week. Deck hands were amazing. It’s our second trip with the company and we will be back!! Deb"

Deb H.

Boston Whaler 31ft / November 1st / 8-Hour Tour

"Had a great time!!! Boat is clean and well maintained!! Husband caught a beautiful wahoo!! And we had fresh made (best ever) ceviche from that wahoo while looking for more fish!!! Can’t wait to do it again!"

Summer I.

Phoenix Boat / November 2nd / 6-Hour Tour

"Very successfull off-shore trip with 1 salifish and two large mahi mahi! Captain negotiated heavy seas to find fish and the mate Brian was extremely experienced landing our catches! Good drinks and lunch! Hightly recommend this trip!"

Stephen S.

Year-Round Fishing, Peak Species by Season

Something bites every month of the year off the Gulf of Papagayo. This is when each species runs hottest on the Northern Pacific coast, from Flamingo to Tamarindo.

Bite quality by species and month on the Northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica
	Dry Season				Green Season							Dry
Species	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Sailfish	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Fair	Fair	Good
Marlin	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good	Good	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Dorado	Fair	Fair	Good	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Fair
Yellowfin Tuna	Good	Good	Good	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good	Good
Roosterfish	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Wahoo	Good	Good	Good	Good	Fair	Fair	Fair	Fair	Fair	Fair	Fair	Good
Snapper	Good	Good	Good	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Grouper	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Excellent
Jack	Good	Good	Good	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good	Good	Good
Mackerel	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Excellent

Excellent Good Fair

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Tell us your dates, group size, and what you want to catch. We'll match you with the perfect boat and captain. Available 7 days a week.

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