Talking Fish - 38’ Topaz Express 

4.8/5 (72 reviews)
 On Tamarindo beach in front of the boats, by El Chiringuito Restaurant, Tamarindo, GU, Costa Rica

Talking Fish - 38’ Topaz Express 

4.8/5 (72 reviews)
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On Tamarindo beach in front of the boats, by El Chiringuito Restaurant
Tamarindo, GU, Costa Rica
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On the Pacific coast of Costa Rica since the 1970s, Randy Wilson pioneered sportfishing in this area with Tamarindo Sportfishing. Located close to the deep water, Tamarindo is the perfect base of operation. Spectacular year-round fishing for Sailfish, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, Wahoo, and assorted other inshore species are all accessible with a short run time. Spend your day fishing, not running to where the fish are!

The 'Talking Fish' is our 38' Topaz Express with fast twin 671 Detroit diesels and lots of comfortable seating in the shade. The boat has a tower, a large cockpit area with a full-size fighting chair and full electronics. Bring your music and hook it up to the sound system.

With Captain Arturo Rosales at the helm and mates Javier and Honorio on deck, you are in for a great day on the water. They are all experienced, fun and knowledgeable and speak English. Fishing is their passion, and they work hard so you'll have the experience of a lifetime!

All equipment is Penn International and Shimano tackle. We are happy to accommodate experienced anglers as well as families and novices of all ages.

Conservation of the resource is important, and we use techniques to make sure the billfish are released unharmed. With edible fish, the crew is happy to keep your catch filleted and on ice for the day so you can have it cooked at one of Tamarindo's many superb restaurants. We look forward to taking you fishing!

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Rating

4.8
72 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (147)

What anglers say

92%
Great experience
83%
Family friendly
96%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
85%
Caught fish

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Carter Stone
Carter Stone
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2025
1
5.0
Verified
Amazing fishing
3/4 Day Trip on December 26, 20255 adults2 children
We fished with 4 adults and 3 kids (ages 13,13,10). We caught a marlin, sailfish, and plenty of grouper and scorpion fish on our 3/4 day trip! December is not the best fishing month in CR so our expectations werent super high yet we were blown away. Waves were only 1-1.5 ft. Our boat was plenty spacious and tbe bathroom was bigger than we expected and very clean. It wasnt the newest or fastest boat on the water but we brought in more fish than any of the fancier boats and that is what was most important to us! The crew was knowledgeable and spoke great English. Food was fresh and drinks were plentiful.
Reported catch:
Blue Marlin
Sailfish
Morris Brown
Morris Brown
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Lifetime of memories
3/4 Day Trip on May 7, 20262 adults
The crew was very nice and helpful and went above and beyond expectations. The captain put us on fish.
Robert Hook
Robert Hook
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 20, 20257 adults
Great day of fishing today! Crew was fantastic!
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Skipjack Tuna
Response from Captain
August 21, 2025
Hi Robert, congratulations on the two blue marlin! We hope you enjoyed the dorado for dinner. See you again soon!
William Cooling
William Cooling
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2025
0
4.7
Verified
Pacific Sails
Full Day Trip on June 2, 20257 adults
Landed 5 out of 6 hookups on sails and still had time to put some grouper in the boat for dinner. Javier and Victor were top notch deck mates. We had a blast.
Reported catch:
Sailfish
Response from Captain
June 3, 2025
Hi William, so glad you enjoyed your day on the Talking Fish. Congratulations on the sailfish and I hope you had a nice grouper dinner! We hope to see you again.
Jennifer Stayton
Jennifer Stayton
us
Dallas, TX, US
Member since 2023
0
4.7
Verified
July fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 18, 20257 adults
Reported catch:
Yellowfin Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Response from Captain
July 21, 2025
Hello Jennifer! Thank you for your review!

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5 hour trip starts at 7:15 AM
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US $1,356
Entire boat: up to 7 people
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7 hour trip starts at 7:15 AM
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US $1,921
Entire boat: up to 7 people
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9 hour trip starts at 7:15 AM
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US $2,203
Entire boat: up to 7 people
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Rating

4.8
72 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (147)

What anglers say

92%
Great experience
83%
Family friendly
96%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
85%
Caught fish

All reviews (72)

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Carter Stone
Carter Stone
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2025
1
5.0
Verified
Amazing fishing
3/4 Day Trip on December 26, 20255 adults2 children
We fished with 4 adults and 3 kids (ages 13,13,10). We caught a marlin, sailfish, and plenty of grouper and scorpion fish on our 3/4 day trip! December is not the best fishing month in CR so our expectations werent super high yet we were blown away. Waves were only 1-1.5 ft. Our boat was plenty spacious and tbe bathroom was bigger than we expected and very clean. It wasnt the newest or fastest boat on the water but we brought in more fish than any of the fancier boats and that is what was most important to us! The crew was knowledgeable and spoke great English. Food was fresh and drinks were plentiful.
Reported catch:
Blue Marlin
Sailfish
Morris Brown
Morris Brown
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Lifetime of memories
3/4 Day Trip on May 7, 20262 adults
The crew was very nice and helpful and went above and beyond expectations. The captain put us on fish.
Robert Hook
Robert Hook
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 20, 20257 adults
Great day of fishing today! Crew was fantastic!
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Skipjack Tuna
Response from Captain
August 21, 2025
Hi Robert, congratulations on the two blue marlin! We hope you enjoyed the dorado for dinner. See you again soon!
William Cooling
William Cooling
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2025
0
4.7
Verified
Pacific Sails
Full Day Trip on June 2, 20257 adults
Landed 5 out of 6 hookups on sails and still had time to put some grouper in the boat for dinner. Javier and Victor were top notch deck mates. We had a blast.
Reported catch:
Sailfish
Response from Captain
June 3, 2025
Hi William, so glad you enjoyed your day on the Talking Fish. Congratulations on the sailfish and I hope you had a nice grouper dinner! We hope to see you again.
Jennifer Stayton
Jennifer Stayton
us
Dallas, TX, US
Member since 2023
0
4.7
Verified
July fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 18, 20257 adults
Reported catch:
Yellowfin Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Response from Captain
July 21, 2025
Hello Jennifer! Thank you for your review!

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
7 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1985
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Topaz Express
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Detroit Diesel 671TI
Powered by
2 x 400HP
Max cruising speed
23 knots
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