About Your Trip

Hop on board with Captain Rudy and prepare for an unforgettable day of fishing in beautiful Costa Rica! Quepos is home to the famous Marina Pez Vela, a fishing hot spot and home to several fishing tournaments every year. The fishing grounds of Costa Rica, and especially Pez Vela, are ... Read More

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Dawson
Boat Length: 32
Engine Manufacturer: Cummins
Total Horsepower: 700
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Main Helm and Cabin, Titanium Tower, Outriggers, GPS, UltraSonic Fish Finder, Marine Radio, Custom Designed,, Connley Rods specifically for the 32’ Dawson, Shimano Talica Reels & Penns, Live Bait Well and Tuna Tubes, Coast Guard Safety Equipment

About Your Guide

13 Years of Experience

At age 35, Captain Rudy has been fishing over half of his life with 25 years of experience. When he was young his Dad (Rafa Sr.) said to him “If you don’t want to do good at school then you better learn to fish!” and that he did. By age ... Read More

Start Location

Marina Pez Vela, Puntarenas Province, Quepos, Costa Rica

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

Available

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Species

Cubera Snapper, Mullet Snapper, Red Snapper, Snook

Techniques

Bottom Fishing, Heavy Tackle Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Trolling

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses. Rods, reels, tackle included. Lunch is provided.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: Find out more about fishing licenses here.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip.

Reviews

Mark S.

Fishing

How do you spell epic in Spanish? We spell it Quepos Fishing! My family of six very inexperienced salt-water fishermen (this was our first salt-water fishing trip), spent an amazing day offshore with the crew of the Moonwalker. Captain Marcos, Rudy & Jose worked tirelessly to make our special day ...Read More

Alan D.

Fishing

Full day offshore w/ Captain Rudy. We had an outstanding day! Captain and crew were totally focused on finding fish ... 2 Tuna, 3 El Dorado, and a really nice sailfish. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Costa Rica and looking for a memorable day.

John M.

Fishing

We headed out to sea by 7:30. A very comfortable boat. The hands were attentive, friendly and professional. 4 sails and one marlin. Plenty of refreshments and a very tasty lunch. The captain was always on the lookout for gamefish and we covered a large territory. Captain Rudy, Johnny and ...Read More

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1000 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR code (like a mobile boarding pass). Just show your guide your QR code on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a full refund. Your safety is our top concern.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our location specialists are always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!