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Jaco Kayak Fishing Charters 

5.0
(30 reviews)
 Avenida Pastor Díaz, Jacó, PU 1000, Costa Rica–
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Jaco Kayak Fishing Charters 

Jacó, PU, Costa Rica
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13 ft
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5.0
(30 reviews)
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The amazing fishing scene in Jaco, Costa Rica just got richer for a new kayak adventure! Join Captain Alejandro and his brother, both of whom share a passion for fishing and know all the best fishing spots in the area. They also offer fishing trips from a boat, so if you're interested, check out their second listing.

The captain will meet you next to the hotel Club del Mar. From there you'll drive to your launching spot in less than 20 minutes. The exact spot always changes because it depends on the tides and the weather. You'll use 13' Hobie kayaks, which means you'll use pedals, not paddles. You'll also get life vests and cooler bags.

You'll visit the reefs and inshore waters of the area, where you'll target Roosterfish, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Snapper, Mackerel, and many more. Depending on what you want to catch, the captain will apply different fishing techniques and show you how to do them yourself. You can keep the catch after the trip, so let that be an extra motivation for reeling them in!

The captain will provide your fishing equipment, snacks, and drinks. You'll catch live bait on your way to the main targets. Feel free to bring your food and don't forget a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. All guests need to be at least 14 years old.

Get your legs ready for pedaling and your arms for reeling! Join Jaco Kayak Fishing Charters today!

The amazing fishing scene in Jaco, Costa Rica just got richer for a new kayak adventure! Join Captain Alejandro and his brother, both of whom share a passion for fishing and know all the best fishing spots in the area. They also offer fishing trips from a boat, so if you're interested, check out their second listing.

The captain will meet you next to the hotel Club del Mar. From there you'll drive to your launching spot in less than 20 minutes. The exact spot always changes because it depends on the tides and the weather. You'll use 13' Hobie kayaks, which means you'll use pedals, not paddles. You'll also get life vests and cooler bags.

You'll visit the reefs and inshore waters of the area, where you'll target Roosterfish, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Snapper, Mackerel, and many more. Depending on what you want to catch, the captain will apply different fishing techniques and show you how to do them yourself. You can keep the catch after the trip, so let that be an extra motivation for reeling them in!

The captain will provide your fishing equipment, snacks, and drinks. You'll catch live bait on your way to the main targets. Feel free to bring your food and don't forget a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. All guests need to be at least 14 years old.

Get your legs ready for pedaling and your arms for reeling! Join Jaco Kayak Fishing Charters today!

Alejandro D
Captain
Alejandro D
9 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Child friendly
What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Child friendly

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day trip (AM) – One Person
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $560
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

5.0
30 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (25)

What anglers say

90%
Recommended

Reviews (30)

  • Ervin Rendek
    Ervin Rendek
    Repeat angler
    sk
    Slovakia
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great company

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on January 19, 2025 • 1 adult

    Great morning fishing. We caught 2 huge rooster fish. Bernardo is a knowledgable guy and easy going. He does everything to get you decent fish and is a nice person also. Even though the current was quite strong, we kept changing tactics to catch fish. Bernardno even gave me a huuuge fillet of the catch (spanish mackrel). Could not recommend these guys more, will book with them again when I am in CR!

  • Mike D
    Mike D
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2017
    7 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent Afternoon

    5 Hour Trip (PM) on May 12, 2023 • 1 adult

    can't say enough positive things about this trip. Fantastic guides, fantastic equipment, great fishing and a beautiful location for amazing fish.

  • Chuck Dickerson
    Chuck Dickerson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Montana, US
    Member since 2020
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip.

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 21, 2023 • 1 adult

    Great day fishing within the brothers. Boats/equipment all A1. Highly recommended this trip.

  • Matthew Palpant
    Matthew Palpant
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Picture says it all

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 17, 2022 • 1 adult

    Couldn’t have had a better experience. These guys were awesome. Put me on my bucket list fish and we had a great time doing it! Use these guys as you’re guide and you absolutely will not regret it.

  • Michael Remington
    Michael Remington
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    First rate on a slow day

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on December 17, 2020 • 3 adults

    Great crew who know how to dance with new partners. Equipment all working with out issues. We each had sonar. We had a slow day due to the moon tables and well fed fish. We saw Turtle, flying fish, rays, jelly fish, caught some new fish for us and a dinner. Even a recommendation on getting our catch cooked! Fish promptly bleed and iced.

  • Roy James
    Roy James
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2021
    4.7
    Verified

    May fishing trip

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 18, 2021 • 2 adults
  • Thi Truong
    Thi Truong
    us
    Hawaii, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip with CPT Alejandro

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 14, 2019 • 1 adult

    Alejandro and his brother Bernardo, know where to help you land some good size fish! It was a fun experience with some great guys!

  • Kareem Salhab
    Kareem Salhab
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Alejandro

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on February 7, 2026 • 1 adult
  • Lane Nebeker
    Lane Nebeker
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip near Jaco

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 1, 2023 • 1 adult

    Man what a day! I’m not gonna lie it was not a day of catching, but it was not for lack of trying. These brothers worked so hard to get me on fish but they just weren’t biting. We know that’s how it goes sometimes. But the weather was great, the Hobie’s are always awesome, and the view was just awesome. I would not hesitate to go out with them again. I wish I had more time to try again. I can’t wait to come back to Costa Rica to finally get that rooster fish off my bucket list and I don’t doubt these guys will help me do it. If anybody is considering doing kayak fishing you should. I do recommend you’re in moderately good shape to peddle for hours but besides that it really gives a great experience even when fishing was slow like today. Hit these guys up and you won’t regret it!

  • Moritz Olschowski
    Moritz Olschowski
    Repeat angler
    de
    Germany
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience

    5 Hour Trip (AM) on March 18, 2025 • 1 adult

    I had an amazing time with Bernardo! He was great to talk to, and I had everything I needed on board. The fish weren’t really biting that day, but we tried everything and, with a lot of effort, managed to catch some. It was an incredible experience!

FAQs about Jaco Kayak Fishing Charters

Jaco Kayak Fishing Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $280 per person - Half Day trip (AM) – One Person (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Jaco Kayak Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Jaco Kayak Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We usually catch live bait during the tour)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks (Water and sodas)
Jaco Kayak Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (We usually fish between 1/2 mile and 2 miles out )
  • Reef fishing
Jaco Kayak Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Jaco Kayak Fishing Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack (Pacific Crevalle)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sierra Mackerel
  • Snapper (Pacific Dog)
  • Trevally (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Weakfish (Whitefin)

Your captain

Alejandro D
Alejandro D
Jacó, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
78 Customer reviews
Typical response within 7 hours
Member since April 2019
Having lived in the USA when he was younger, Captain Alejandro offers a comfortable English-language guide service, unrivaled across Costa Rica. He's been fishing for over 8 years. With the help of his brother, also an avid fisherman, he promises a completely local fishing experience. In addition to fishing, he loves getting out on the water purely for pleasure and knows all the best spots to head to. He hopes to help you fill the boat with plenty of delicious fish!
Alejandro D
Alejandro D
Fully verified
1
reports
78
reviews
2019
member since
~7h
response
Having lived in the USA when he was younger, Captain Alejandro offers a comfortable English-language guide service, unrivaled across Costa Rica. He's been fishing for over 8 years. With the help of his brother, also an avid fisherman, he promises a completely local fishing experience. In addition to fishing, he loves getting out on the water purely for pleasure and knows all the best spots to head to. He hopes to help you fill the boat with plenty of delicious fish!

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Sierra Mackerel
Sierra Mackerel
Pacific Dog Snapper
Pacific Dog Snapper
Bluefin Trevally
Bluefin Trevally
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Whitefin Weakfish
Whitefin Weakfish
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Sierra Mackerel
Sierra Mackerel

Real catches by this captain

  • An angler proudly displaying a large Roosterfish while kayaking in a scenic coastal environment.
    Ervin .
    Ervin .
    Great morning fishing. We caught 2 huge rooster fish. Bernardo is a knowledgable guy and easy going. He does everything to get you decent fish and is a nice person also. Even though the current was quite strong, we kept changing tactics to catch fish. Bernardno even gave me a huuuge fillet of the catch (spanish mackrel). Could not recommend these guys more, will book with them again when I am in CR!
  • Adult angler holding a large roosterfish aboard a bright yellow kayak in coastal waters.
    Chuck D.
    Chuck D.
    Great day fishing within the brothers. Boats/equipment all A1. Highly recommended this trip.
  • Angler holding a large roosterfish aboard a kayak in coastal waters.
    Mike D.
    Mike D.
    can't say enough positive things about this trip. Fantastic guides, fantastic equipment, great fishing and a beautiful location for amazing fish.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large silver trevally or jack while kayak fishing offshore.
    Fish 1
    Giant Trevally
    John G.
    John G.
  • Angler holding a large Snook while kayaking in calm waters, showcasing a successful catch during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Alan B.
    Alan B.
    Guys were great. Equipment in great condition. Caught a couple of really big fish. Great half day out.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Roosterfish while kayaking in a scenic coastal environment.
    Matthew P.
    Matthew P.
    Couldn’t have had a better experience. These guys were awesome. Put me on my bucket list fish and we had a great time doing it! Use these guys as you’re guide and you absolutely will not regret it.
  • An angler fishing from a kayak in clear waters, reeling in a small shark, showcasing an exciting catch during a coastal fishing adventure.
    Fish 1
    Hammerhead Shark
    Leonardo E.
    Leonardo E.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Barracuda while kayaking in a tropical setting.
    Roy J.
    Roy J.
  • Two kayakers fishing in a scenic coastal area, surrounded by lush hills and calm waters.
    Michael R.
    Michael R.
    Great crew who know how to dance with new partners. Equipment all working with out issues. We each had sonar. We had a slow day due to the moon tables and well fed fish. We saw Turtle, flying fish, rays, jelly fish, caught some new fish for us and a dinner. Even a recommendation on getting our catch cooked! Fish promptly bleed and iced.
  • Angler holding a long Barracuda while kayaking in open waters, showcasing a successful catch during a fishing trip.
    Kevin F.
    Kevin F.
    My brother and I did a half day fishing trip with Alejandro and his brother Renaldo. They picked us up at our condo in Jaco and we went to a beautiful bay over at Punta Leona. The kayaks were all Hobie peddle units and they were great. The brother had all of the fishing gear we needed. I wish I could show you the pictures of the huge fish we caught but they must have been social distancingthat day too! Eventhough the fish didn't cooperate, the brothers made the trip very enjoyable. Their knowledge of the area and the fish was exceptional and the beauty of the area made it all worthwhile. I highly recommend Jaco Kayak Charters if you are looking for a more intimate fishing experience.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
13 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Hobie
Boat type
Kayak

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

Live bait well
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We usually catch live bait during the tour
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Water and sodas

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
More details

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.
Child friendly
14 and up
No alcohol
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

What’s biting in Jacó right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
RoosterfishRoosterfish
Sierra MackerelSierra Mackerel
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)

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