Coyote Sportfishing – SALSA

Join Coyote Sportfishing for an incredible fishing adventure on the waters of Tamarindo, Costa Rica! Captain Chanito is a native, bilingual captain who grew up fishing in the area. He can take you fishing for a variety of inshore and offshore species while providing exceptional customer service.

You’ll fish aboard a 27’ Escapade, “Salsa”. You can walk around the cuddy cabin, beam 10’. The cabin has a head and a fiberglass hull, built in Costa Rica in 1999. Includes, GPS and depth sounder. Life jackets are provided for safety

Tamarindo offers great fishing whether you choose to prowl the inshore or troll the offshore waters. You can target the desirable Roosterfish, Barracuda, Snapper, Grouper, Tuna, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Marlin, and Jack Crevalle. In order to make your trip successful, Capt. Chanito will provide invaluable advice and help you in any way possible.

The crew will make sure you have a great time on your trip by providing Penn International rods, reels, tackle, and bait for fishing. They will also clean and fillet your catch, so you can take it straight to the table upon return. For your convenience, they have drinks and snacks on half-day trips, and the longer trips also include lunch.

Always with a smile on his face, Capt. Chanito will ensure you have a great day of fishing! All you need to bring is some sun protection so you can thoroughly enjoy your time under the hot Costa Rican sun.

Explore the crystal clear waters of Costa Rica with Coyote Sportfishing, and make some unforgettable memories!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $650
    This is usually an inshore fishing trip out on our local reef, some 4 miles SSW of Tamarindo Beach. You will be able to target Red Snapper, Rooster Fish, Dorado (Mahi Mahi), and Wahoo. Occasionally, you can hook up a Sailfish, a Marlin, or a Yellowfin Tuna. Includes ice, bait, bottled water, beers, soft drinks, snacks, and fresh fruits.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $650
    This is a 4-hour trip in the inshore waters, exploring the local reef, some 4 miles SSW of Tamarindo Beach. You will target Red Snapper, Rooster Fish, Dorado (Mahi Mahi), and Wahoo. Occasionally, you can reel in a Sailfish, a Marlin, or a Yellowfin Tuna. Includes ice, bait, bottled water, beers, soft drinks, snacks, and fresh fruits.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $800
    This is a 7-hour fishing trip that will mainly see you target large fish such as Sailfish and Marlin. Includes Ice, bait, bottled water, beers, soft drinks, snacks, fresh fruits, and lunch.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $975
    This is a whopping 9-hour excursion made for anglers who want to go after Marlin or Sailfish. You might start off fishing on the reef and then going offshore or immediately go where the big fish are. This trip includes ice, bait bottled water, beers, soft drinks, snacks, fresh fruits, and lunch.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
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FAQs about Coyote Sportfishing – SALSA

Coyote Sportfishing – SALSA offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (7 hours)
  • US $975 per group - Full Day Trip (9 hours)

When you book a trip with Coyote Sportfishing – SALSA, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radio

Trips booked with Coyote Sportfishing – SALSA include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn International)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Lunch

Coyote Sportfishing – SALSA offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Coyote Sportfishing – SALSA offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Coyote Sportfishing – SALSA include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Coyote Sportfishing
Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
ID & license verified
98 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since August 2014
Coyote Sportfishing has been operating in Tamarindo since 1993 and since then, they have strived to provide an exceptional fishing experience for guests of all ages and skill levels. Their main goal is that you enjoy the art of fishing. Offering excellent customer service is what they are well known for and their boats are to match every budget – they want your time fishing in Costa Rica to be incredible!

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Escapade (Center console) originally built in 1999. Powered by 2 90HP Suzuki engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 26 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn International
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Lunch

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.3 / 5
out of 5 stars from 39 reviews
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Excellent
4.1 / 5
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4.5 / 5
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4.4 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
93%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
75%
Satisfied with the boat
85%
Caught fish
91%
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Dan M.
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Fishing with Captain Jose

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on March 27, 2024
Booked the “Salsa” for two days - Monday and Wednesday. Captain Jose and crew mate Cesar were very welcoming and informative...
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Gregg D.
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Best Boat, Captain and Crew in Tamarindo

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 24, 2023
Incredible day, with Max and Jose!! These guys are great; they put me on fish all day. We caught countless Mahi and a huge...
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Marko G.
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Amazing experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 25, 2023
In half a day we catch 5 big Mahi Mahi. The crew was very nice and and experts in their job. We recommend everyone to come...
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Simon S.
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Excellent
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7 hour Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 17, 2023
Originally booked to do some light tackle fishing but we were moved to a larger one with no light tackle on board, so trolling...
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William M.
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Honest hardworking

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 29, 2024
Honest hardworking people that know their water. Excellent fisherman
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