Damn Good Black Marlin Fishing Charters In Costa Rica

The best black marlin fishing charters in Costa Rica are:

• Gitana Fishing
• Nauti Ventures Sportfishing
• Atrapasueños SportFishing, Costa Rica
• Big Eye Sportfishing
• Caribsea Sportfishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 20 black marlin trips in Costa Rica, and the most popular trips in the area are Premier Quepos Billfishing guided by Robert, 3/4 day sport fishing Quepos CR. guided by Butch, and Costa Rica Day Trip Fishing Experience guided by Ken.

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All guides on Captain Experiences are 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.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for black marlin in Costa Rica as well as nearshore fishing and inshore fishing.

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

Prices for black marlin in Costa Rica can range anywhere from about $1,080 to $3,000, but the average price for a half day trip for black marlin in Costa Rica is $1,218. The average price for a full day trip for black marlin in Costa Rica is $2,831.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for black marlin fishing in Costa Rica is winter, and most anglers book their trips 58 days in advance.

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.