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Costa Rica’s fishery is known for its abundance and variety, and if you’re looking for a way to explore it, Juan Mora Sportfishing is a great place to start! Team up with a professional and friendly crew – Captain Juan Mora and his first mate – and let them show you good fishing times.

You can take your pick between half day, 3/4 day, and full day trips and explore different fishing grounds, depending on your angling preferences. Anything from Roosterfish to Cubera Snapper and Little Tunny is available on shorter trips, with Billfish entering the stage here and there.

On full day expeditions, you’ll chase various types of Marlin (Black, Blue, and Striped) and Sailfish – all ultimate fighters and incredibly fun to reel in. There’s a range of techniques that you can try out, including fly fishing, just bring your own fly fishing equipment. Snorkeling is also an option, but make sure to let Capt. Juan know, and he’ll arrange it for you.

The comfortable and stable boat that will take you to your prey is a 27’ Robalo center console, freshly restored in 2019. The vessel is outfitted with a 200 HP Suzuki engine and can sit up to 4 anglers and have them fishing at the same time.

On board, you’ll find quality Penn and Shimano Tiagra tackle, as well as live bait (caught during the trip), lures, tuna tubes, and outriggers. Capt. Juan will supply everything you need for a successful angling trip and he and his first mate will clean and fillet the catch for you after the trip. Tips for all their great efforts are much appreciated.

Kids older than 5 are welcome to join you on the trip, and your guide will provide life jackets for them. Snacks, drinks, and lunch on full day trips are also included in the price. It’s up to you to have a valid fishing license before you come aboard, and pack sunscreen and long-sleeve shirts to protect you from the sun.

Join Juan Mora Sportfishing for a memorable fishing adventure on the plentiful Costa Rican waters!



FAQs about Juan Mora Sportfishing

Juan Mora Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (7 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Trip (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Juan Mora Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin Digital
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment Available on request
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System Radio, bluetooth
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box 2 coolers

Trips booked with Juan Mora Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimano Tiagra)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Sandwiches, fruit)
  • Drinks (Beer, water, juice, sodas)
  • First Mate
  • Lunch (Pasta)

Juan Mora Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Juan Mora Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing (Bring your own equipment)
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Juan Mora Sportfishing include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Juan Mora
Garza, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
6 Customer reviews
Member since June 2019
I'm a Playa Garza local, and fishing has been my passion ever since I was young. We've lived by the ocean my whole life and I always dreamed of having my own boat and taking people fishing. When I was 12, I started working as a first mate with a Cuban-American captain who taught me a lot about this sport. Then I decided to buy my own boats and start living my dream. Fishing never felt like work – this is my passion and I'm happy to share it with all my clients.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Little Tunny (False Albacore) Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Robalo (Center console) originally built in 2001, and restored in 2019. Powered by a 200HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Bring your own equipment
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Garmin Digital
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Available on request
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Radio, bluetooth
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn and Shimano Tiagra
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Sandwiches, fruit
Drinks
Beer, water, juice, sodas
First Mate
Lunch
Pasta

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Min. age 5, life jackets provided
You Keep Catch
5 per boat, per day
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
80%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Travis A.
Hacienda Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 4, 2020
We caught a massive grouper!!
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Glenn L.
Richardson, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 31, 2020
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Scott K.
Denver, Colorado
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Juan and David

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 19, 2020
They worked really hard to get my two boys into the fish. Completely happy with the trip.
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A.c. H.
Seabrook Island, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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February fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 11, 2020
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Scott W.
Nosara, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Juan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 17, 2019
Juan is really professional, knowledgeable, and personable. I’d recommend him and use him again no questions asked!
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