Tortuguero Sport Fishing 

4.5/5 (14 reviews)
 Parque Nacional Tortuguero, Pococí, LI, Costa Rica

Tortuguero Sport Fishing 

Pococí, LI, Costa Rica
30 ft
3
4.5/5 (14 reviews)

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Tortuguero Sport Fishing is located in Pococi and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Elvin will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Cero Mackerel, Jack, Bass, Tarpon, Snook, and Barracuda, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as trolling, fly fishing, jigging, popping, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 30' offshore sport fishing boat that can safely take up to 3 anglers.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Fishing licenses are available at an additional charge of $15 for 8 days or $25 for 1 month. Tortuguero Sport Fishing offers only catch and release trips, so any fish you catch will be returned to the water. The boat will be supplied with snacks, drinks, and lunch for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Tortuguero Sport Fishing.

Tortuguero Sport Fishing is located in Pococi and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Elvin will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Cero Mackerel, Jack, Bass, Tarpon, Snook, and Barracuda, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as trolling, fly fishing, jigging, popping, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 30' offshore sport fishing boat that can safely take up to 3 anglers.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Fishing licenses are available at an additional charge of $15 for 8 days or $25 for 1 month. Tortuguero Sport Fishing offers only catch and release trips, so any fish you catch will be returned to the water. The boat will be supplied with snacks, drinks, and lunch for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Tortuguero Sport Fishing.

Elvin Gutiérrez
Captain
Elvin Gutiérrez
38 years of experience

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip River or Inshore
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $420
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip River or Inshore
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $720
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.5
14 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.6
Captain & crew
4.2
Fishing Experience

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Michael Maes
Michael Maes
us
Chicago, IL, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
February fishing trip
Full Day Trip River or Inshore on February 20, 20263 adults

Reported catch:
Tarpon
Elvin Gutiérrez
Response from Captain

Thank you for visiting, We hope to see you soon.

Jean-Paul Kauthen
Jean-Paul Kauthen
ch
Switzerland
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
First time saltwater excursion
Full Day Trip River or Inshore on April 25, 20251 adult

I flyfished for tarpon for the very first time. My captain and guide was Elvin Gutiérrez aka Primo. He has 40 years of guiding experience and I learned a lot with him. I had a great day out on the ocean with Primo. He constantly watched for rolling fish and chose the fishing spots accordingly. I had a bite but unfortunately I could not set the hook since the line slipped through my fingers. I had a very nice first saltwater experience. Flyfishing for tarpon with Primo is higly recommendable. Muchas gracias!

Elvin Gutiérrez
Response from Captain

Thank you for visiting us, I hope to see you soon.

Riccardo Upon Thames
Riccardo Upon Thames
it
Italy
Member since 2020
5.0
Verified
That's the captain you want
Full Day Trip River or Inshore on April 18, 20251 adult

Tarpon fishing is hard. Conditions were far from ideal, with rain, wind and stormy ocean. Capt. Primo did literally everything he could: we could literally see the tarpons rolling in the waves, but they were not biting. Nevertheless he ultimately allowed me to land a fish after a fun and strong fight. Not a tarpon but a fish is always a fish, and that was fun! Totally recommend! Would do it again myself!

Translated by AI:
Reported catch:
African Pompano Jack
Elvin Gutiérrez
Response from Captain

Thank you very much for visiting Tortuguero, we hope to see you soon and hopefully catch a big Tarpon.

Denys Fortin
Denys Fortin
Repeat angler
ca
Quebec, Canada
Member since 2025
2 trips
4.0
Verified
Too bad
Half Day Trip River or Inshore on January 20, 20261 adult

the captain is pleasant company

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Tim Folyer
Tim Folyer
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Captain Primo best in Torteguero
Full Day Trip River or Inshore on January 1, 20242 adults

My wife and I took the full day fishing charter with Capt. Primo. He was very knowledgeable and patient with us as he would stop and get us enjoy the wildlife we saw in the way. Which included Dolphins, Crocodiles, Monkeys, Caymens, and many bird species. The fishing although slie was enjoyable. He made us feel like we were just friends fishing together. Would highly recommend Captain Primo and his charter at fishingbooker.com

Reported catch:
Snook
Tarpon
Elvin Gutiérrez
Response from Captain

Thank you very much for visiting Tortuguero, we hope to see you soon

FAQs about Tortuguero Sport Fishing

Tortuguero Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $370 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip River or Inshore (4 hours)
  • US $620 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - Full Day Trip River or Inshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Tortuguero Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
Trips booked with Tortuguero Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Only if needed)
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Lunch (Only for full day tours)
Tortuguero Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Only upon request)
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Tortuguero Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Tortuguero Sport Fishing include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Cero Mackerel
  • Jack (African Pompano)
  • Snook
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Elvin Gutiérrez
Elvin Gutiérrez
Elvin Gutiérrez

Pococí, Limón, Costa Rica

14 Customer reviews
Typical response within 9 hours
Member since February 2019

Capt. Elvin, or more commonly known as 'Primo', is a Tortuguero native. Originally from Parismina, he has made Tortuguero his home for over 25 years. Having run a successful, honest business, he's well-known and liked in the village, famous for his passion for the outdoors and, of course, fishing. Capt. Primo knows all there is about Tortuguero's seas and rivers as well as the wildlife. He will be your captain on the 25' Mako boat, while Capt. Clifford from Colorado, just an hour away from Tortuguero, will take the wheel on the super panga.

14 Customer reviews
Typical response within 9 hours
Member since February 2019

Capt. Elvin, or more commonly known as 'Primo', is a Tortuguero native. Originally from Parismina, he has made Tortuguero his home for over 25 years. Having run a successful, honest business, he's well-known and liked in the village, famous for his passion for the outdoors and, of course, fishing. Capt. Primo knows all there is about Tortuguero's seas and rivers as well as the wildlife. He will be your captain on the 25' Mako boat, while Capt. Clifford from Colorado, just an hour away from Tortuguero, will take the wheel on the super panga.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Cero Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
African Pompano Jack
African Pompano Jack
Snook
Snook
Tarpon
Tarpon
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Cero Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
African Pompano Jack
African Pompano Jack
Snook
Snook

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2012
Boat manufacturer
Mako
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
3 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Only upon request
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Only if needed
Lures
Snacks
Drinks
Lunch
Only for full day tours

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

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

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Pococí to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No smoking
Catch and release mandatory

How you can pay

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

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