Damn Good Kingfish Fishing Charters In Costa Rica

The best kingfish fishing charters in Costa Rica are:

• Gitana Fishing
• SaltHunt

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 kingfish trips in Costa Rica, and the most popular trips in the area are "Guanacaste’s Best" Nearshore Trip guided by Sebastian and Herradura Half Day Inshore guided by Gabriels.

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.

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

Nearshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for kingfish in Costa Rica as well as inshore fishing.

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

Prices for kingfish in Costa Rica can range anywhere from about $531 to $855, but the average price for a half day trip for kingfish in Costa Rica is $585. The average price for a full day trip for kingfish in Costa Rica is $900.

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 kingfish fishing in Costa Rica is winter, and most anglers book their trips 25 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.