Sierpe Fishing offers you the chance to take on an unbelievable mix of gamefish, battling in the rivers, shallows, and offshore bluewaters against anything from snapper and Roosterfish to Mahi Mahi and Yellowfin Tuna.

You will be launching onto the beautiful Sierpe River and making your way to the best spots for each species through lush mangroves full of monkeys and exotic birds. Costa Rica’s biodiversity is a sight to behold!

Here, you can take on a full cast of big game and reef fish while enjoying some stunning scenery. You really don’t have to head far to find some fish species like Yellowfin Tuna and Mahi Mahi. Fancy fishing closer to shore? Hit the shallows for Roosterfish and Snapper or stay in the river itself for Mangrove Snapper, Corvina, Grouper and who knows what else!

Enjoy all this and more aboard a modern, 25’ custom-built center console. Built in 2009, the vessel boasts an array of navigational electronics, an ice box for your catch, and a large selection of the best lures, also Shimano rods and reels.

Captain Pablo Chaves prides himself on always staying adaptable during his trips. If you like, you can switch things up and try new techniques in order to really get a feel for the fish. This is a slice of genuine Costa Rican sportfishing with a warm welcome and a can-do attitude. What more could you ask for?

Please note: We are located Sierpe, far away from Puerto Jimenez. If you are staying in Puerto Jimenez keep in mind that it’s more than 2 hours driving distance to Sierpe.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 hours Sierpe estuary Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $475
    Fish along the river for Mangrove Snapper, Grouper, Corvina, Snook and even for Roosterfish, as you make your way along the tidal river waters. departure times for trips vary with the tides. Since the tides and moon phase affect the river fishing I really recommend to contact me before book and ask about it. Please note the price doesn't include 13% tax.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Inshore (MAX 3)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:45 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $700
    Head downriver on a scenic, 45-minute journey through beautiful mangroves then fish the local waters for Roosterfish, Jack Crevalle, Snapper, and more. Roosterfish is one of the toughest fighters in the country, rivaling even Billfish in terms of pound-for-pound fighting power and aggression. Please note the price doesn't include 13% tax.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Popping
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Jack (Horse-eye)
    Horse-eye Jack
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Trevally (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Trevally
    Needlefish
    Needlefish
    Sierra Mackerel
    Sierra Mackerel
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Caño Island (MAX 3)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:45 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $750
    Head out along the Sierpe River on a scenic, 45-minute boat ride down to the river mouth. Once you hit the ocean, you will head around 12 miles out near to the biological once reserve of Caño Island. Here, you can catch Wahoo, Mahi Mahi (peak season for Mahi run from middle of October to beginning of December) , 10 to 15 pounds Yellowfin Tuna, Grouper, Snapper, Barracuda, Pompano, and more. You can fish troll, jig, and cast on these trips. Price does not include 13% tax.
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
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FAQs about Sierpe Fishing

Sierpe Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $475 per group - 5 hours Sierpe estuary Trip (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Full Day Trip - Inshore (MAX 3) (8 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Full Day Trip - Caño Island (MAX 3) (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Sierpe Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Sierpe Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water, sodas)

Sierpe Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing (Caño Island 14 miles from the shore)

Sierpe Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing (Clients have to carry their on fly tackle)

Top targeted fish species with Sierpe Fishing include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Broomtail)
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • Roosterfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snook
  • Trevally (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Pablo Chaves
Sierpe, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
ID & license verified
11 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since June 2018
"Passionate about fishing since I was born, I like to know and share fishing with people from other countries." Captain Pablo Chaves has spent his whole life on and around the water and has been a guide since 2005. He loves fishing with a variety of techniques and the more people ask him about it the happier he is. He enjoys recommending techniques to make your day more fun and productive.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Broomtail) Broomtail Grouper
Jack (Almaco) Almaco Jack

Boat specs

Custom-built boat (Center console) originally built in 2009. Powered by a 200HP Mercury 4 Stroke engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Caño Island 14 miles from the shore

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Clients have to carry their on fly tackle

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Drinks
Water, sodas

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Min 5 on the river, 12 on the ocean
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory
For Roosterfish and any billfish

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Xavier B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip - Caño Island (MAX 3) on March 28, 2024
Pablo is a great fisherman,very nice and professional. He put us on fish all day and it was an incredible trip my brother and...
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John P.
FAIR OAKS, TX
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Caño Island (MAX 3) on August 15, 2023
Sierpe-Fishing was an awesome fishing charter. Going into the ocean from the river was a unique experience. We caught 5 tuna’s,...
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Hugh G.
Ruskin, FL
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Pablo

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Caño Island (MAX 3) on August 30, 2023
Great day,caught Wahoo and two types of tuna, Pablo is very professional, would definitely recommend him. My son and I had...
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Jeremy R.
Houston, TX
Excellent
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8 hour trip with Captain Pablo from Sierpe Fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Caño Island (MAX 3) on January 15, 2021
We travel to Costa Rica once a year.  Every time we go I must go fishing at least once if not more.  I am a Captain from...
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Michael P.
San José, Costa Rica
Excellent
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A day to always remember with Captain Pablo.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Caño Island (MAX 3) on February 4, 2022
I can’t say enough about our trip with Sierpe Fishing. Captian Pablo is a true sportsman. His vast knowledge of fishing,...
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