Join Captain Esteban Blanco on an unforgettable journey through the beautiful rainforest of Guanacaste, Costa Rica! The local guides and experts at Guanacaste Fly Fishing will take you to all the local hot spots where you can expect to get a few bites and reel in a trophy winner.

Trips are run from 14’ NRS inflatable outboard rafts, each one powered by a 15 HP Yamaha engine. These boats are ideal for river and surface fishing, able to easily maneuver around rock structures. Each raft fits up to 2 anglers and kids of all ages are more than welcome, as long as they are accompanied by adults.

You will mainly be fishing from the Tempisque and Corobici rivers while targeting Rainbow and Striped Bass, Machaca (Mini Tarpon), and Snook. You can expect a lot of surface fishing using grasshopper flies, poppers, and flowers.

Capt. Esteban provides top-notch fly reels and rods by Remmington, as well as fishing licenses for you and your guests. You will most likely be working up an appetite so you will be offered snacks, food, and drinks as well.

Pick-up and transportation are also included, just meet at their local office and a guide will take you to your fishing location. If you are staying in Papagayo, transportation to and from your hotel will be arranged.

If you’ve never gone fishing in a rainforest, now is your time to give it a try. Capt. Esteban will show you an amazing time while ensuring a safe and productive day of fly fishing. Bring a camera, sunglasses, and sunscreen and join Guanacaste Fly Fishing on this all-inclusive adventure in beautiful Costa Rica!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Rainbow Bass
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $600
    Target Rainbow Bass on this full-on, adrenaline pumping adventure with Guanacaste Fly Fishing! You'll be fishing from the beautiful Tempisque River so you might even land a Snook here or there. You'll mainly be doing lots of surface fishing, targeting fish around various structures and lily pads with grasshopper flies. Fishing gear, food, drinks, fishing license, transportation, and pick-up are all included on this trip!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Fly Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $650
    Join Guanacaste Fly Fishing on an all-out adventure and target a number of river fish including the Machaca (Mini Tarpon), Rainbow Bass, Striped Bass, Snook, and more! You'll be using high-end Remington fly fishing gear, provided by the captain. Snacks, drinks, and other food are also included, along with your fishing license, transportation, and pick-up.
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FAQs about Guanacaste Fly Fishing

Guanacaste Fly Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - Full Day Trip – Rainbow Bass (7 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Full Day Trip – Fly Fishing (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Guanacaste Fly Fishing, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Guanacaste Fly Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Remington)
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch
  • Fly Fishing Equipment (Remington )

Guanacaste Fly Fishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Tempisque & Corobici)

Guanacaste Fly Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Guanacaste Fly Fishing include:
  • Bass (Rainbow)
  • Snook

Meet the Charter Operator

Guanacasteflyfishingcr
Hacienda Flor, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
13 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2019
Captain Esteban Blanco has had a knack for adventure as far back as he could remember. As a local angler and fly fishing extraordinaire, he received the IGFA World Record exploring Costa Rica’s rivers and lagoons, in some cases very dangerous and inhospitable areas. Capt. Esteban founded Guanacaste Fly Fishing with the aim of introducing people to the wonderful sport while showing tourists the beautiful northern jungle of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. He loves targeting Rainbow and Striped Bass, Roosterfish, Snook, and Machaca (Mini Tarpon). Join their team of local fly fishing experts and create lasting memories in beautiful Costa Rica!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Rainbow) Rainbow Bass
Snook Snook

Boat specs

NRS (Inflatable outboard) originally built in 2019. Powered by a 15HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 10 knots.

Length
14 ft
Capacity
2 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Tempisque & Corobici

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Fly Fishing

Amenities

Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Remington
Lures
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing License
Lunch
Fly Fishing Equipment
Remington

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
No Alcohol
Catch and Release Mandatory

Payment

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
PayPal

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
75%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
36%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Scott K.
Mineola, NY
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Rainbow Bass on July 31, 2023
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Brian S.
Pueblo, CO
Excellent
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Full day trip with Joseph

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Fly Fishing on March 26, 2023
Had a great time floating Rio Corobici!  Fishing was good, and our captain, Joseph, did a great job as our guide.  I would...
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John M.
Acworth, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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7 hour trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Fly Fishing on January 11, 2023
Great trip Jose was very helpful and knowledgeable. Beautiful scenery with crocodiles monkeys and iguanas. I definitely...
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Christine W.
Penn Valley, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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This is what it is all about

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Fly Fishing on June 23, 2021
We loved the experience on the river—saw lots of birds and wild life. Perfect. The fish bit but did not quite take the hook,...
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Anne C.
Curridabat, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Felipe

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Fly Fishing on March 26, 2021
Incredible trip. Fished in a beautiful area, no one else around. Had such fun with the snappers on fly. And then we found the...
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