Guanacaste Fly Fishing
+28Join 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!
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Guanacaste Fly Fishing
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+15Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
77%
Appropriate for children
42%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
87%
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River fly fishing
Full Day Trip – Fly Fishing on March 31, 2025
Another amazing trip on this beautiful river Our guide was Jose excellent knowledge and great guide Caught a lot of fish ranging up to about 9lb and wonderful scenery This was our second trip here and would highly recommended
Another amazing trip on this beautiful river Our guide was Jose excellent knowledge and great guide Caught a lot of fish ranging up to about 9lb and wonderful scenery This was our second trip here and would highly recommended
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Scenic River float
Full Day Trip – Fly Fishing on July 23, 2024
Scenic float lots of wildlife guides were friendly but fishing was slow.
Scenic float lots of wildlife guides were friendly but fishing was slow.
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Fly fishing Guanacaste
Full Day Trip – Fly Fishing on April 9, 2024
We had a great day fishing on Rio Corobicic for Machaca. Great learning experience! Our guide Jose and his son Joseph were experienced guides and helped us catch these fast aggressive fish. Great scenery, too!
We had a great day fishing on Rio Corobicic for Machaca. Great learning experience! Our guide Jose and his son Joseph were experienced guides and helped us catch these fast aggressive fish. Great scenery, too!
Pueblo, CO
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Full day trip with Joseph
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 recommend this trip to anyone looking to get out for a fly fishing trip in Guanacaste, Costa Rica!
Had a great time floating Rio Corobici! Fishing was good, and our captain, Joseph, did a great job as our guide. I would recommend this trip to anyone looking to get out for a fly fishing trip in Guanacaste, Costa Rica!
Acworth, GA
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7 hour trip
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 reccomend this trip
Great trip Jose was very helpful and knowledgeable. Beautiful scenery with crocodiles monkeys and iguanas. I definitely reccomend this trip
FAQs about Guanacaste Fly Fishing
What are the trip rates for Guanacaste Fly Fishing?
Guanacaste Fly Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
- US $850 per group - Full Day Trip – Fly Fishing (7 hours)
- US $850 per group - Full Day Trip – Rainbow Bass (7 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Guanacaste Fly Fishing?
When you book a trip with Guanacaste Fly Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Guanacaste Fly Fishing?
Trips booked with Guanacaste Fly Fishing include:
- Rods, reels & tackle (Remington)
- Lures
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Fishing License
- Lunch
- Fly Fishing Equipment (Remington )
What types of fishing does Guanacaste Fly Fishing offer?
Guanacaste Fly Fishing offers the following type of fishing:
- River Fishing (Tempisque & Corobici)
What fishing techniques does Guanacaste Fly Fishing offer?
Guanacaste Fly Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Fly Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Guanacaste Fly Fishing?
Top targeted fish species with Guanacaste Fly Fishing include:
- Bass (Rainbow)
- Snook
Your operator
Hacienda Flor, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Guanacaste fly fishing has had a knack for adventure as far back as he could remember. As a local company and fly fishing extraordinaire, we 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 Bass, Roosterfish, Snook, and Machaca (Mini Tarpon). Join their team of local fly fishing experts and create lasting memories in beautiful Costa Rica!
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
River Fishing
Tempisque & Corobici
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Fly Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Ice Box
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Remington
Lures
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing License
Lunch
Fly Fishing Equipment
Remington
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.
What the listing policies are
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
How you can pay
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
PayPal