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Fishing in Playa Herradura

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Fishing in Quepos

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38 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,800
Fishing in Quepos

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Quepos Epic Sportfishing

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30 ft 1 - 5 People From $1,000
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Quepos

Full Day Offshore

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32 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,300
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Quepos

Premier Quepos Billfishing

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40 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,950
Fishing in Puerto Jiménez

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Ultimate Quepos Sportsman's Trip

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Fishing in Potrero
Fishing in Potrero
Fishing in Potrero
trip description for "Guanacaste’s Best" Nearshore Trip in Potrero

Experience the thrill of nearshore fishing in Guanacaste, Costa Rica with Captain Sebastian and his 25' Stamas Tarpon Center console! With its size and speed, this boat is perfect for exploring the waters close to the coast and targeting a variety of species such as Broomtail Grouper, Cubera Snapper, Roosterfish, Snook, and more! Captain Sebastian is a highly experienced guide with a passion for fishing and the local environment. He will provide top-of-the-line equipment, including rods, reels, lures, and bait, to help you catch the fish of a lifetime. You'll also have access to the latest fish-finding technology, ensuring that you're always in the right place at the right time. During your trip, you'll have the chance to employ a range of techniques, such as bottomfishing, trolling, and jigging. Captain Sebastian will be on hand to provide guidance and support, whether you're a seasoned angler or a first-timer. In addition to the exciting fishing opportunities, you'll also have the chance to soak up the stunning natural beauty of the Guanacaste coast. The warm, clear waters and lush vegetation make for an unforgettable backdrop to your fishing adventure. Don't miss out on this opportunity to fish with a pro and explore the stunning coast of Costa Rica! Read More

Nearshore Fishing Charter near Playa Ocotal

"Guanacaste’s Best" Nearshore Trip

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25 ft 1 - 5 People From $495
Fishing in Puerto Jiménez
Fishing in Puerto Jiménez
Fishing in Puerto Jiménez
trip description for Offshore - 32’ Luhrs in Puerto Jiménez

Welcome to Quepos, the capital of sportfishing in Costa Rica. This area is famous for its fishing due to its fertile ocean currents and lush tropical coastline. Our experienced crew will take you to rich fishing grounds, where you can fish for Dorado, Tuna, Sailfish, Marlin, and more. We offer you a unique experience, you will create unique and lasting memories together with your friends or family when fishing with us. Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter near Playa Ocotal

Offshore - 32’ Luhrs

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32 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,500
Fishing in Puerto Jiménez
Fishing in Puerto Jiménez
Fishing in Puerto Jiménez
trip description for Quepos Billfish and Pelagics in Puerto Jiménez

Head out with Captain Bryan and Captain Roy aboard their custom-built sportfishing charter boat located in beautiful Quepos Costa Rica at the world-class Marina Pez Vela. Aboard this beautiful boat, they offer Quepos sportfishing adventures targeting Sailfish, Blue, Black, and Striped Marlin as well as trophy-sized Mahi Mahi, and Yellowfin Tuna. Captain Bryan and Roy are experts at matching your fishing experience level and will cater to your fishing needs and always keep the boat rigged up with the latest gear to ensure a successful fishing charter. Costa Rica is well known for its flat, calm sea conditions and its incredible amount of billfish. Quepos Costa Rica boasts the world’s finest sportfishing. We offer light tackle bait and switch fishing for seasoned professionals with the desire to hone their skills as well as catering to novice anglers. Every day is a good day when you’re out fishing for giants with Captain Bryan and Captain Roy. They know all of the fish patterns and stay up to date on the most successful techniques to land you that trophy fish. All trips include a hot lunch, drinks, water, beer, snacks, and fruits. Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter near Playa Ocotal

Quepos Billfish And Pelagics

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42 ft 1 - 10 People From $1,650
Fishing in Puerto Jiménez
Fishing in Puerto Jiménez
Fishing in Puerto Jiménez
trip description for Hardcore Seamount Adventure in Puerto Jiménez

These FAD (Fish Aggregating Device) trips are specifically designed for the hardcore angler who thinks that they've done it all. Off of Costa Rica, there's an abundance of dormant underwater volcanoes scattered between 70–150 miles offshore. Because of the change in water depth and the abundance of bait in these areas, they've proven to be perfect places to deploy FADs. FADs are any underwater structure you deploy yourself—essentially allowing Captain Tyler to create his own personal reefs, mark them on his GPS, and then fish his own exclusive, offshore honey holes. For this experience, an overnight trip is absolutely worth it. Captain Tyler offers 1-night to 4-night FAD trips and can accommodate up to 4 anglers on each. All trips start on the evening of the first day, involve an overnight motor offshore, and then fishing from 5: AM to sundown; that's 12 hours of fishing on a 36-hour trip, 24 hours of fishing on a 60-hour trip, and 36 hours of fishing on a 84-hour trip. Finally, you'll travel back to Quepos overnight and be on the dock in time for breakfast. Whether you choose a 2-night trip or a 4-night trip, you'll be taken care of aboard Captain Tyler's 46′ Guthrie built in North Carolina. This boat was originally brought to Costa Rica by the legendary fly fisherman Harry Gray, but it was designed specifically for fishing the fertile Pacific waters right off Costa Rica. She is the last wood hull boat Guthrie ever built, and is one of the best fish-raising boats anywhere. She's got a fully air-conditioned cabin, full bathroom, kitchen, two staterooms, and is the perfect fish raising platform for the central pacific of Costa Rica. She features full Garmin and Raymarine electronics, Rupp Outriggers, Tuna Tubes, Live Well and pull double dredges. She is powered by a Detroit 8V92 and cruises at 20 knots. Tyler will provide all the best equipment: Shimano TLD 30 and 50 class conventional reels along with Penn 50 and 80 class conventional and spinning equipment. He also offers fly fishing equipment as well if that peaks your interest: He uses Billy Pate reels and Sage Rods. If you want to have the closest thing to a guaranteed Marlin catch, this is your trip. A trip like this is not for the faint of heart, but if you are willing to spend the time getting to these rich waters, the rewards are incredible, and Captain Tyler and his 46' Guthrie are here to make sure your Quepos FAD trip will one-up any fishing adventure you've ever been on! Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter near Playa Ocotal

Hardcore Seamount Adventure

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46 ft 1 - 4 People From $4,500
Fishing in Puerto Jiménez
Fishing in Puerto Jiménez
Fishing in Puerto Jiménez
trip description for 3-Night Sportfish Slam in Puerto Jiménez

Costa Rica is home to some of the world’s premier billfishing, and the epicenter of this storied fishery is the seaside town of Quepos. Adjacent to Manuel Antonio National Park, Quepos is the destination for anglers from around the world who want to pursue every species of Marlin, as well as Sailfish, Dorado (Mahi Mahi) and Yellowfin Tuna. If you’re into big game fish, there's no better place. With the fertile currents of the Pacific Ocean passing right along the coast of Costa Rica, we have what many would say are the best Sailfishing grounds any where in the world. Captain Tyler is an expert in putting you right on top of these magnificent fish, giving you the best possible chance to hook up with a personal best! Captain Tyler utilizes a range of techniques to bring in the big ones. Expect to troll extensively while hunting for aggressive predators such as Marlin and Sailfish, and once your fish is hooked, get ready to to play him with big rods and heavy tackle. You'll leave the dock in the evening between 6:00 and 10:00 PM, and steam out all night to the fishing grounds. Wake up bright and early the next morning, and fish your heart out until sundown—and then do it all again the next day! By breakfast time on your final day, you'll be back on the dock in Quepos with a lifetime's worth of stories, amazing pictures, and likely some incredible eating fish as well. You'll be heading out in Captain Tyler's 46' Guthrie sportfisher. She is the last wood hull boat Guthrie ever built and is one of the best fish raising boats anywhere. She is powered by a Detroit 8V92 and cruises at 20 knots. In addition, she has a Full A/C cabin, full Bathroom, Kitchen, and two Staterooms. When the fish start biting, she features full Garmin and Raymarine electronics, Rupp Outriggers, Tuna Tubes, a Live Well and pulls double dredges. Captain Tyler will provide all the necessary gear, including rods, tackle, and bait. To maximize your experience on the water, bring along a pair of Polarized Sunglasses, Weather-appropriate Clothing, Sunscreen, and your Fishing License. Have a blast! Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter near Playa Ocotal

3-Night Sportfish Slam

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46 ft 1 - 4 People From $7,500
Fishing in Puerto Jiménez
Fishing in Puerto Jiménez
Fishing in Puerto Jiménez
trip description for 4-Night Sportfish Slam in Puerto Jiménez

Costa Rica is home to some of the world’s premier billfishing, and the epicenter of this storied fishery is the seaside town of Quepos. Adjacent to Manuel Antonio National Park, Quepos is the destination for anglers from around the world who want to pursue every species of Marlin, as well as Sailfish, Dorado (Mahi Mahi) and Yellowfin Tuna. If you’re into big game fish, there's no better place. With the fertile currents of the Pacific Ocean passing right along the coast of Costa Rica, we have what many would say are the best Sailfishing grounds any where in the world. Captain Tyler is an expert in putting you right on top of these magnificent fish, giving you the best possible chance to hook up with a personal best! Captain Tyler utilizes a range of techniques to bring in the big ones. Expect to troll extensively while hunting for aggressive predators such as Marlin and Sailfish, and once your fish is hooked, get ready to to play him with big rods and heavy tackle. You'll leave the dock in the evening between 6:00 and 10:00 PM, and steam out all night to the fishing grounds. Wake up bright and early the next morning, fish your heart out until sundown, then do it all again the next day! This trip includes three full days of fishing, so be prepared to set a new personal best on day one—and then beat it by day three! By breakfast time on the last day, you'll be back on the dock in Quepos with a a lifetime's worth of stories, some amazing pictures, and likely some incredible eating fish as well. You'll be heading out in Captain Tyler's 46' Guthrie sportfisher. She is the last wood hull boat Guthrie ever built and is one of the best fish raising boats anywhere. She is powered by a Detroit 8V92 and cruises at 20 knots. In addition, she has a Full A/C cabin, full Bathroom, Kitchen, and two Staterooms. When the fish start biting, she features full Garmin and Raymarine electronics, Rupp Outriggers, Tuna Tubes, a Live Well and pulls double dredges. Captain Tyler will provide all the necessary gear, including rods, tackle, and bait. To maximize your experience on the water, bring along a pair of Polarized Sunglasses, Weather-appropriate Clothing, Sunscreen, and your Fishing License. Have a blast! Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter near Playa Ocotal

4-Night Sportfish Slam

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46 ft 1 - 4 People From $9,500
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Everything to Know About Booking a Costa Rica mahi mahi fishing charter

What are the best mahi mahi fishing charters in Costa Rica?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 21 mahi mahi trips in Costa Rica, and the most popular trips in the area are Half Day Offshore guided by Gabriels, Full Day Offshore guided by Carlos, and Quepos Epic Sportfishing guided by Butch.

Our guides in Costa Rica are rated a 4 out of 5 based on 2777 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

The most popular cities to book a Mahi Mahi charter in Costa Rica are Puerto Jiménez, Quepos and Playa Ocotal.

Looking for kid friendly mahi mahi guides / fishing lessons in Costa Rica? Check out our beginner and family friendly mahi mahi guides in Costa Rica.

What types of mahi mahi fishing charters are common in Costa Rica?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for mahi mahi in Costa Rica as well as nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Costa Rica are trolling, heavy tackle fishing, and bottom fishing but light tackle fishing and artificial lure fishing are popular as well.

How much do Costa Rica mahi mahi fishing charters cost?

for mahi mahi in Costa Rica prices can range anywhere from about $1,020 to $4,030, but the average price for a half day trip for mahi mahi in Costa Rica is $1,093. The average price for a full day trip for mahi mahi in Costa Rica is $2,599.

What month is best for mahi mahi fishing in Costa Rica?

The most popular season for mahi mahi fishing in Costa Rica is winter, and most anglers book their trips 51 days in advance.

Do I need a Costa Rica fishing license for mahi mahi and what are the bag limits for mahi mahi in Costa Rica?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Costa Rica, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Costa Rica. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Costa Rica.

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