Megacatch has some of the best fishermen in the area who know the best fishing spots in Papagayo Gulf. They are at your service year-round, so anytime you decide to go fishing, they will be ready! Your adventure starts at Playa Del Coco, but get in touch if you need a pick up from another place.

The crew welcomes you to their 29’ Fiberglass boat. She can accommodate up to 5 guests, where 4 of you can fish at the same time. The boat has a private toilet, flybridge, a fighting chair, a live bait tank, and lots of other features that will make your ride more comfortable and your fishing successful.

Depending on which trip you choose, you can target Marlin, Sailfish, Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, or Tuna. These species are very fast and hard-fighting, so you’ll definitely experience great rod-bending action if you encounter them. For those interested in something calmer, target Groupers and other species closer to the shore.

Some species, such as Roosterfish, have to be released. The ones you can keep will be cleaned and filleted for you after the trip.

The crew will cover your fishing equipment, lures, baits, and also your drinks and snacks for the day. Longer trips will usually have a wider range of beverages and food prepared. Shorter trips are family-friendly and kids need to be at least 5 years old.

If you’re ready for an active, unique, and exciting day on the water, Megacatch invites you to join them!

NOTE: Costa Rican government has a 13% tax fee for all tourism services; this is applied to credit card charges along with the 5% card processing fee.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $600
    You'll go 10-15 miles from Coco beach to fishing for Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, and Roosterfish. You'll start early in the morning because that's the best time for action. Your fishing equipment, snacks, and drinks are covered by the crew.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $600
    On a half day trip, the crew will take you around 10 to 15 miles from Coco beach. You'll target Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, and Roosterfish. The crew will cover your fishing equipment, snacks, and drinks.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $880
    With the full fishing day, you can have more fun and more time to reel in the fish you desired. You'll do 4 hours of trolling and 2 hours of bottom fishing, mixed with spinning around rocky spots. You'll start early in the morning and be done before lunch.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
83%
Appropriate for children
78%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
55%
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Jon H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Miguel

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 8, 2024
Jon H. recommends Megacatch
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Chao Z.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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Could Have Been A Much More Rewarding Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 21, 2023
We did catch a big mahi mahi, which was great. However, I was honestly quite disappointed because the 5+ hours fishing...
Chao Z. does not recommend Megacatch
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Mitch H.
San José, 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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Work hard

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 24, 2023
These guys really work hard to put you on the fish and are an absolute blast to fish with.
Mitch H. recommends Megacatch
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Kim K.
Mokena, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 6, 2021
The fish just weren’t biting but the captain and first mate worked hard to try to get fish… we were very impressed with...
Kim K. recommends Megacatch
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Paul H.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Good time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 23, 2023
Good crew and a good time. Saw some whales and turtles.  But it was a tough fishing day.
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FAQs about Megacatch

Megacatch offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $880 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Megacatch, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Megacatch include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano)
  • Live Bait (Prepared in advance)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Fruit; On a full-day: sandwiches)
  • Drinks (Water; On a full-day: beer and sodas)
  • First Mate (Tips are appreciated)
  • Fishing License

Megacatch offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Megacatch offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling (We use ballyhoo and lures mixed to do the fishing)
  • Spinning (The best option wen you get in a rocky place )
  • Popping
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Megacatch include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Charter Operator

Megacatch
Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
108 Fishing Reports
18 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2019
"I've spent all my life living in the ocean or near it, surfing and fishing are my passions." Captain Miguel has been fishing for 6 years, exploring many places in the country and in Panama. He is from the south, but has been living in Playa del Coco for almost 4 years. He participated in his first local tournament in 2018. He and the first mate speak English and Spanish, so you'll be in safe hands when you embark on an adventure with them!

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
Marlin (Striped) Striped Marlin

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
29 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Fiber Glass
Boat type
Skiff

Engine model
Yamaha 4 strokes
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
We use ballyhoo and lures mixed to do the fishing
Spinning
The best option wen you get in a rocky place
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Private
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Snorkeling Equipment

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Shimano
Live Bait
Prepared in advance
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Fruit; On a full-day: sandwiches
Drinks
Water; On a full-day: beer and sodas
First Mate
Tips are appreciated
Fishing License

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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Coco to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
At least 5 years old; life vests provided
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Except for Roosterfish!

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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