Trolling Charters In Costa Rica

Head out with Captain Erick to explore some of the most productive offshore waters in the world! Quepos is known for its incredible billfish desinity and Captain Erick has the experience to get you on them. From Pacific Sailfish, to Blue Marlin, Black Marlin and Striped Marlin, to Mahi Mahi and Yellow Fin tuna. whatever species suits your fancy, Captain Erick can cater a trip to target what you're after! The boat leaves the dock at Marina Pez Vela at 07:30 a.m. sharp and returns to the dock between 4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Everything will be provided for you on board the 33' Proline Express you'll be riding in style aboard. Captain Erick will even provide snacks, drinks, and beer for your trip. All you need to bring is your sun protection, your camera, tip money and your Costa Rica Fishing license! Captain Erick will take care of the rest! Read More

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

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

Hop on board with Captain Juan and prepare for an action-packed day of offshore fishing in Costa Rica! Costa Rica offers excellent fishing on one of the most stunning coastlines in the world! On the 3 and 5-hour trips, Captain Juan will keep you close to the bay where you can target exciting nearshore species such as Red Snapper, Roosterfish and more. These trips are great for getting a taste of what the Pacific has to offer without going too far from the dock! On the 6 and 9-hour trips, Captain Juan will take you up to 40 miles off the coast where you can target impressive big game fish like Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Marlin, and Yellowfin Tuna. Ceviche, papaya, pineapple, and other snacks and fruit will be provided to keep you reeling in those fish! For the serious anglers who choose the 9-hour trip, beer, liquor and sandwiches will be onboard for you as well. Depending on the fish you can choose from a variety of techniques and this boat is equipped with heavy tackle, light tackle, trolling and jigging. Whether you want to jig your heart out or lay back and wait for a rod to bend, Captain Juan will take you to the best spots and share some expert tips! If you want to go for a certain species, just let Juan know and he'll get you set up with the best method. Everything you catch is yours to keep! Captain Juan fishes aboard a 32’ Topaz Rampage sportfisher that can take 6 anglers on the water. Powered by twin 330 HP Detroit engines, this hefty vessel will have no problem cutting through the offshore waters! She comes with all the GPS, Fishfinder, Flybridge, Fighting Chair, Snorkeling Equipment, a Live Bait Well, Outriggers, Tuna Tubes and an Ice Box to store your catches. Also on board are amenities for your comfort such as a Bed, Kitchen, Refrigerator and Multimedia System. Captain Juan will provide all rods, reels, bait and tackle. All you need to bring is sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and any food and drinks you want on the water. These scenic trips can host up to 6 people, so make sure you bring some good company and a camera! Read More

This is for a 1/2 day fishing nearshore/inshore targeting inshore fish species rooster fish, snook, red snapper, Cabrera snapper including reef fish. Includes drinks, beer, soda, water, juice. Fruit snack in the morning. AtrapaSueños sport fishing in Quepos & Manuel Antonio CR. Offering daily sport fishing charters out of Marina Pez Vela in Quepos Costa Rica. Lets catch your dream together on board our 30’ PalmBeach built here in Costa Rica. ​Always dreamed of Sport Fishing in Costa Rica? Fishing in Quepos is constantly ranked as one of the top places to fish in the world by leading Sport Fishing magazines. You can fish Offshore for Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin & Sailfish and be in with a real shot at a Billfish Grand Slam! You can also target other gamefish such as Tuna, Dorado, Wahoo, Grouper, Amberjack & Snapper also. The boat is a beautiful 1986 PALMBEACH/GAMEFISHER 30’ express with a Marlin tower. She was built in De Oca Costa Rica, Hull #1. She is one of the pioneers of the sport fishing industry in Costa Rica. She is a cold molded wood boat with a single yanmar 315 hp engine. She runs about 21knts which is fast enough to get to the fishing grounds. The palmbeach/gamefisher boats are known for their fish raising abilities with their clean water and small wakes. Read More

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

This is for a full day fishing offshore/inshore. Includes drinks, beer, soda, water, juice. Fruit snack in the morning lunch, And snack in the afternoon. AtrapaSueños sport fishing in Quepos & Manuel Antonio CR. Offering daily sport fishing charters out of Marina Pez Vela in Quepos Costa Rica. Lets catch your dream together on board our 30’ PalmBeach built here in Costa Rica. ​Always dreamed of Sport Fishing in Costa Rica? Fishing in Quepos is constantly ranked as one of the top places to fish in the world by leading Sport Fishing magazines. You can fish Offshore for Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin & Sailfish and be in with a real shot at a Billfish Grand Slam! You can also target other gamefish such as Tuna, Dorado, Wahoo, Grouper, Amberjack & Snapper also. The boat is a beautiful 1986 PALMBEACH/GAMEFISHER 30’ express with a Marlin tower. She was built in De Oca Costa Rica, Hull #1. She is one of the pioneers of the sport fishing industry in Costa Rica. she is a cold molded wood boat with a single yanmar 315 hp engine. She runs about 21knts which is fast enough to get to the fishing grounds. The palmbeach/gamefisher boats are known for their fish raising abilities with their clean water and small wakes. Read More

The Fishing: Quepos, Costa Rica is the crowned jewel of this sportifishing paradise, and is well known for its flat, calm sea conditions (especially during the December-April high season) and its incredible number of billfish. Anglers arrive from all over the world as Quepos is one of the only fisheries in the world home to Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, White Marlin, and Sailfish. In addition to the billfish scene, anglers flock to Quepos for the action-packed inshore fishery and a chance to catch the coveted Roosterfish and voracious Cubera Snapper. Furthermore, given his background in the Bahamas and Florida Keys, Captain Brian and his crew love to explore the world-class bottom fishing for Broomtail Grouper and Tilefish. The Boats: Fishing will take place aboard the 42' Buddy Davis, "Double Nickel", and the 42' Ronin, "TooSea". Both vessels feature spacious, air-conditioned cabins and are complete with all the bells and whistles needed to fish Costa Rica right– dredges, outriggers and top-of-the-line heavy and light tackle for catching billfish, mahi, tuna, and wahoo on the troll, deep dropping for Tilefish and Grouper, and inshore action chasing Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, and Spanish Mackerel. Both vessels are manned by experienced captain and crew (2 deckhands) who will prepare the trolling spreads, clean and fillet the day's catch, and serve fresh fruit, snacks, and hot lunches daily. Vessels will be supplied daily with water, soft drinks, beer, and ice. Charters will leave daily from world-renowned Marina Pez Vela which is a short 10 minute drive from the estates. Accommodations: This beautiful 5 bedroom Tanager Villa overlooking Quepos is the perfect getaway for families and large groups. Nestled in exclusive Manuel Antonio estates, The Tanager Villa features breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean below and offers guests near daily rainforest wildlife. Tanager Villa is the estate's largest private vacation rental and can host groups of up to 10 guests in air-conditioned bedrooms. The main house consists of a spacious living & dining area and a large, modern kitchen, all of which connect to the sundeck with a beautiful swimming pool with ocean views. The 3 main bedrooms are accessible from this floor and are located on the second floor. Two bedrooms overlook the beautiful ocean, and the third bedroom has views of the luscious rain forest that surrounds the property. Below the main house is a separate 2-bedroom suite which hosts the 4th and 5th bedrooms as well as a small living area, balcony and kitchenette. Tanager Villa is equipped with cable TV, high speed fiber optic internet, phone service, and all of the kitchen amenities you may need. HOUSE RULES - * No parties or events allowed * Quiet time is 10PM to 8AM * Be respectful with other guests * No Smoking Inside * Lost towels or keys, as well as damaged items will be charged to you. About Manuel Antonio Estates: - Private, family friendly home rentals within an exclusive gated community, guarded 24/7 for guest safety & privacy. - Daily wildlife visits guaranteed! Makes staying at home very enjoyable! - Fiber Optic high speed Internet connection for those working from home. - All homes have their own private pool with an outside terrace and BBQ. - Private hiking trails are available for guests within the community to enjoy the jungle areas and spot local wildlife like scarlet macaws, squirrel monkeys, iguanas, white faced monkeys, toucans and many more. - Take out & delivery available from local restaurants, pharmacies, grocery stores. - On call concierge service for any questions, concerns or delivery requests 24/7. - Deep disinfectant cleaning before every check in. Additional free cleanings are available upon request once or twice a week to keep contact at a minimum. All our staff members wear gloves during cleaning and we request our guests to enjoy the pool or our hiking trails during the cleaning for their added safety. - Self Check-in available for our guests. PLEASE NOTE - Damages to the property or its content that occur during your stay will be charged to you. Read More

Quepos offshore fishing is what fishing in Costa Rica is all about! The offshore World Championship has been held out of Quepos since 2012 for a reason. Catch and release records are consistently broken year after year which means theirs always a chance your next adventure could yield the same result! So if you’re into big game fish, give it a shot with Captain Tyler aboard his 46' Guthrie! With the fertile currents of the Pacific Ocean passing right along the coast of Costa Rica, you'll be in the thick of what many would say is the best sail fishing grounds anywhere in the world! Offshore fishing is great year-round in Costa Rica. In December – May period, the migration of Pacific sails is concentrated in the central pacific region of Costa Rica and offers anglers the chance at double digit release days pretty much any time in that frame window. During this time of year, Queos also gets a lot of Mahi Mahi, Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna and the occasional Wahoo. For Marlin specifically, Quepos area gets a really good bite during the months of May – October. This time is when the meat fish (Mahi, Wahoo & Tuna) show up in good numbers as well. No matter what species you choose to target, Captain Tyler and his team are always excited to accomodate your goals. Their 46' Guthrie Sportfishing yacht can truly do it all. 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. She comes with an air conditioned cabin, full head, kitchen, two staterooms and is perfect fish-raising platform for the central pacific of Costa Rica. This boat was originally brought to Costa Rica by the Legendary Fly Fisherman Harry Gray and designed specifically for fishing the fertile Pacific waters right off Costa Rica. It features full Garmin and Raymarine electronics, Rupp Outriggers, Tuna Tubes, Live Well and pull double dredges. Captain Tyler and his crew will outfit you with the best equipment: Shimano TLD 30 and 50 class conventional along with Penn 50 and 80 class conventional and lighter tackle spinning equipment as well. Read More

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

Crank up those engines and explore the seas aboard the 31' sportfish with your Captain Manuel and owner Ben! They're here to give you an unforgettable experience on this inshore extravaganza in the waters of Quepos Costa Rica. If you've always dreamed of catching a Roosterfish, Captain Manuel can turn those dreams into a reality on this trip! Costa Rica has a booming population of Roosterfish, big Cubera Snapper, and Snook galore. And Captain Manuel can bring you right to them. Whether you're a veteran, hardcore fisherman or a family looking to relax, Captain Manuel will cater the trip to all your needs. Captain Manuel and his crew are your keys to unlocking the renowned angling opportunities that can only be found off Quepos. Your vessel for the day, the Good Day, is as spotless as she is battle-tested. This vessel is optimized for chasing down your once-in-a-lifetime blue marlin without sacrificing the comforts that you should expect from a top-tier angling operation. Read More

Join Captain Franklin for some awesome Sportfishing in Quepos Costa Rica aboard his 32' Blackwatch. On these full day adventures you usually have plenty of sailfish action offshore It is also very common to catch tuna, mahi mahi and marlin. The full day charter is the best option for the serious anglers. Sailfish action is usually good on the 3/4 day trip with other fish occasionally. As the owner and sole operator for all his charters, Captain Franklins outfit is very popular among Sportfishing Charters in Costa Rica. All you have to do is ask around town at the local restaurants and everyone will recommend us. With over 25 years of experience, you will get the best. Captain Franklin's team is first class and loves to be on the water fishing. Read More