North Pacific Adventures – Barbara

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Join North Pacific Adventures for an offshore adventure! Captains Freddy and Ariel are La Cruz locals and they have been fishing their whole lives in this area. They will take you on a trip from El Jobo, one of the most secluded destinations in Costa Rica. This quiet village is well-known for its gorgeous beaches to visitors, but locals also know about the great fishing spots that this hidden gem holds.

The captains welcome you aboard their 30’ Gorfett boat that accommodates up to 6 guests. She was newly restored in 2018 and she’s powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine. Fully equipped with all navigational and safety necessities, it also has an enclosed toilet and an ice box. Snorkeling equipment will also be provided if you want to take a break from fishing, just make sure to mention it to the captain in advance.

The boat departs from Playa El Jobo, but the captain can also pick you up from the Dreams Las Mareas hotel. Your Captain will prepare live bait in advance and your offshore quest can start! It usually takes 35 minutes to reach the best fishing spots and then the hunt begins. You will mostly target Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Roosterfish, Snapper, and Spanish Mackerel.

The captain will provide your Penn fishing equipment, refreshing beverages, and snacks. Children are also welcome, but they need to be at least 4 years old. Captains Freddy and Ariel love teaching people how to fish, so a great time is guaranteed, regardless of your angling skills. Book a trip with North Pacific Adventures and enjoy Costa Rica from a different perspective.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $600
    This tour starts at 7:00 a.m. and it's a perfect choice for all of you early birds. Get ready to catch Mahi Mahi, Tuna, or Roosterfish. This trip also includes fishing equipment, life jackets, soft drinks, and beer. You only need to bring your snacks and a camera.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $600
    This 4 hour adventure starts at 1:00 p.m. Your main targets will be offshore species, such as Roosterfish, Mahi Mahi, or Tuna. The boat departs from Playa El Jabo, but the captain is also willing to pick you up from the Dreams las Mareas hotel. Snorkeling equipment is available, just make sure to mention it before the trip.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $750
    Spend 8 hours fishing for amazing offshore species, such as Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Snapper, or Roosterfish. Capt. Jose will provide all of your fishing equipment and help you every step of the way. Create some long lasting memories and don't forget to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 40 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
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David S.
Excellent
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Amazing Rooster Fish Outing!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 2, 2025
We had a great outing with North Pacific Adventures. We caught 3 large rooster fish off of El Joba / Costa Elena.  The crew...
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Audrey T.
Excellent
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Guys trip!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 7, 2024
My husband, brothers and brother in law enjoyed the heck out of their trip!! They caught many Tuna, 2 Rooster fish & some other...
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Robert A.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Great crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on November 7, 2024
Great trip with the fam. Caught Mahi and mackerel! Delicious dinner!
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Joshua J.
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 2, 2024
Had a great time on a half day trip. Captains were awesome and we caught an 80lb rooster and a bunch of jacks!
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Rick A.
Very good
3.7 / 5
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Very good
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Great experience fishing for different species.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 8, 2024
Overall the trip was good. Who ever made the lunch the food was great! Crew didn’t speak much English so the language barrier...
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FAQs about North Pacific Adventures – Barbara

North Pacific Adventures – Barbara offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with North Pacific Adventures – Barbara, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment Available upon request
  • Live Bait Well
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with North Pacific Adventures – Barbara include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Fresh fruit)
  • Drinks (Sodas, water, beer,)
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch

North Pacific Adventures – Barbara offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

North Pacific Adventures – Barbara offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with North Pacific Adventures – Barbara include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your operator

North Pacific Adventures
El Jobo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
2 Fishing Reports
43 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2019
Captain Jose is a La Cruz local and he's been fishing all of his life. He knows the waters well and he’s great at showing newbies how to fish. With his wife Yessenia, he started North Pacific Adventures. Their ever-expanding fleet is run by seasoned captains Freddy Roberto Peña Peña and Ariel Steven Lopez Mendoza. Their main goal is to create a unique experience for everybody who goes out fishing with them.

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Gorfett
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Available upon request
Live Bait Well
Tuna Tubes

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Fresh fruit
Drinks
Sodas, water, beer,
Fishing License
Lunch

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in El Jobo to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
At least 4 years old, life jackets supplied
You Keep Catch
Crew Keeps Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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