Bahia Rica – Conquistador II

Bahia Rica extends its amazing offer with another boat, specially rigged for offshore trips! The Conquistador II is ready for blue oceanic waters off the coast of Costa Rica. Powered by brand new twin 200 HP Mercury Sea Pros engines, you’ll get to where you need to go and you’ll get there smoothly.

The captain limited the capacity to only 4 guests, to make sure there’s more than enough room for everyone to fish in comfort. The boat is also equipped with tuna tubes so there’s live bait capacity as well.

Your main targets are Billfish, Mahi Mahi, and Tuna. The crew prefers trolling but always brings casting equipment in case you come across schools feeding on the surface. Even though the boat is perfect for offshore adventures, it also works very well inshore for chasing Rooster or Seabass. You’ll be comfy under the shade of the bimini top as you scour the waters and coast for signs of fish activity. You can be as active as you like or let the crew do most of the work.

Captain Thomas encourages catch and release policy for all species. You’re welcome to keep some fish, mostly the amount that’s enough for dinner. The crew will provide you with all necessary fishing equipment and bait. If you are a fly fisherman they can cater to that too but you have to bring your own equipment.

All trips come with lunch, snacks and cold beverages such as water, soda, and beer.

Bring your good luck charm and let’s get fishing!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:45 AM
    US $650
    This is a morning inshore trip where you'll target Roosterfish, smaller Tuna, Jacks, Snapper, Seabass and whatever else presents itself. You'll head out to coastal water along rock structures and islands with the option of trolling in the open parts as well. This is a great option to get into some fish and not spend the whole day on the water.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 AM
    US $650
    This is an inshore trip where you'll go for inshore species such as Roosterfish, Jack, smaller Tuna, Snapper, Seabass and whatever else presents itself. You'll fish the coastal water along rock structures and islands with the option of trolling in the open parts as well. This is a great option to get into some fish and not spend the whole day on the water.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:45 AM
    US $760
    This is an inshore trip where we will go for inshore species such as roosterfish, jacks, smaller tunas, snappers, sea bass and whatever else presents itself. We fish the coastal water along rock structures and islands with the option of trolling in the open parts as well. This trip gives you a chance at more tide changes, which affects the fishing. A full day of fishing also means you can target alternative species that are farther away.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:45 AM
    US $1,030
    The offshore trip is the hunt for big fish 20-45 miles out in the open ocean. The ride out is from 1-2 hours depending on oceanic conditions and where the bite is. You are comfortably seated in the shade as the crew troll a spread of lures and dead baits for some of the ocean's fastest and most acrobatic fish. The scenery is great and there are good chances of seeing dolphins, whales, and turtles during the trip as well. Bring your camera and your good luck charm for the adventure of a lifetime!

FAQs about Bahia Rica – Conquistador II

Bahia Rica – Conquistador II offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $760 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Inshore (9 hours)
  • US $1,030 per group - Full Day Offshore (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Bahia Rica – Conquistador II, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Bahia Rica – Conquistador II include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Lunch

Bahia Rica – Conquistador II offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Bahia Rica – Conquistador II offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Bahia Rica – Conquistador II include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Thomas Jones
Paquera, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
52 Fishing Reports
28 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2019
I am a marine biologist from the University of Norway with a Masters degree in Sharks. I have always loved fishing since I was young. We had a boat on the fjord and I would go out as much as possible. In fact, I was inspired by Hooper in "Jaws" to become a marine biologist. I just feel relaxed on the water and am fascinated by marine life. In 2006 I bought a boat and started charters on the Oslofjord. In 2007 I moved to Costa Rica and my wife and I started Bahia Rica Adventures. We now have 3 boats and run fishing tours as well as other water-based tours.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack (Almaco) Almaco Jack
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin

Boat specs

Contender (Center console) originally built in 1991. Powered by 2 200HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 26 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Tuna Tubes

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Lunch

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
At least 12 y.o. for an offshore trip
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and elease encouraged

Payment

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
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Offshore with Thomas
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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
33%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Michael S.
United States
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 29, 2021
This was an amazing trip! The captain is very knowledgeable about the area and got us on the fish quickly. I highly recommend...
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Dottie W.
Rozet, WY
Excellent
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Offshore with Thomas

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore on December 11, 2021
Wow what an amazing day. Thomas did an outstanding job making sure we found some amazing fish and action for the day. He and...
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Henry S.
Houston, Texas
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Full day CR slam

VERIFIED   Full Day Inshore on January 6, 2020
Thomas is a good captain and works hard to catch fish for his clients. Very friendly, personable and knowledgeable crew. Great...
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