Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
If you're looking for your next unforgettable fishing adventure, head to Playas del Coco and book a trip with Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters! Emerge on the fishing experience of a lifetime! Captain Mendez will take you fishing in the Gulf of Papagayo!
Welcome aboard the captain's 30' Panga boat. This centre console has all the necessary navigational and safety equipment, an ice box, and a live bait tank. There's enough room for 6 guests. If you're bottom fishing, everybody can do it at the same time, but in the case of trolling, 5 rods can be in the water.
Sailfish, Roosterfish, Mahi, Wahoo, and many other game species are on the menu throughout the year – you just have to hunt them down and reel them in. These are not easy catches, so Capt. Mendez will assist you in case it gets too hard. Please note that all Billfish and Roosterfish are strictly catch and release.
The captain will provide you with Penn and UglyStick fishing equipment and prepare live bait in advance. The catch cleaning service is included in the price as well. There's going to be drinking water and seasonal fruit onboard but feel free to bring other beverages and snacks. The captain can also purchase your fishing license, and you can pay him when the trip starts.
Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters is at your service year-round. Ready for your awesome Costa Rican adventure?!
Please note that we can offer pick-ups at your location, but it isn't included in the trip prices, and it will depend on your exact location.
If you're looking for your next unforgettable fishing adventure, head to Playas del Coco and book a trip with Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters! Emerge on the fishing experience of a lifetime! Captain Mendez will take you fishing in the Gulf of Papagayo!
Welcome aboard the captain's 30' Panga boat. This centre console has all the necessary navigational and safety equipment, an ice box, and a live bait tank. There's enough room for 6 guests. If you're bottom fishing, everybody can do it at the same time, but in the case of trolling, 5 rods can be in the water.
Sailfish, Roosterfish, Mahi, Wahoo, and many other game species are on the menu throughout the year – you just have to hunt them down and reel them in. These are not easy catches, so Capt. Mendez will assist you in case it gets too hard. Please note that all Billfish and Roosterfish are strictly catch and release.
The captain will provide you with Penn and UglyStick fishing equipment and prepare live bait in advance. The catch cleaning service is included in the price as well. There's going to be drinking water and seasonal fruit onboard but feel free to bring other beverages and snacks. The captain can also purchase your fishing license, and you can pay him when the trip starts.
Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters is at your service year-round. Ready for your awesome Costa Rican adventure?!
Please note that we can offer pick-ups at your location, but it isn't included in the trip prices, and it will depend on your exact location.
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Nous voulions essayer la pêche au Costa Rica et notre expérience fut inoubliable! Nous étions à la recherche d’une espèce de poisson du nom de poisson-coq ou roosterfish, cependant les conditions n’étaient pas au rendez-vous pour ce poisson emblématique du Costa Rica. Pas grave ! Les thons jaunes étaient de sortie !! Munis d’une canne spinning et d’un leurre, nous étions à la traque des bancs de thons qui chassaient tout autour de nous, c’était spectaculaire ! Résultat : 5 jolies prises et de beaux souvenirs. Merci au capitaine et à son équipe qui ont été très agréable et qui on tout mis en oeuvre pour que cette sortie ce deroule au mieux pour nous.🔥🇨🇷
This was my second time out with the captain. Him and his man on the boat were great, sharing fishing knowledge and just generally having a good time. The first time we went out was for Rooster fish and it was slow but we saw some dolphins and went and caught some Red Snapper to take home. The wind was up today but this time out we caught some snapper in the morning and then tried for something better landing a decent Jack Crevalle trolling, then back to the "honey hole" to get some more snapper before heading in. Carlos is a great guy, will be going out with him again when I visit.
My son (10 yo) and I wanted to do our first saltwater trip while we were here. Captain Mendez took us out on a fantastic Grouper hunt! He had bait ready to go and breakfast/drinks in the cooler for us to start the day. Fishing started off solid with my son hooking into a Spanish Mackrel giving a good fight for a little lad. We then moved onto other spots for bottom fishing, by the end of the trip we were knee deep in fish. Mendez and his deck hand are calm and coordinated, but he's definitely up for some shenanigans! Muchas Gracias to both of you guys! Definitely recommend you!
We are here to try to do our best; we always want our customers to go home with a good experience.
We had a really good time fishing off the coast of Playa Hermosa with Capitan Juan Carlos and his skipper Byron. They both worked really hard to get us on some fish. Although it was a really slow day, we ended up hooking into sweet sailfish, which made it all worth it. Captain Juan Carlos has great prices as well compared to other charters and we appreciated his great and fun personality, as well as the snacks that he was able to provide. 
Sometimes you don't need to book a luxury boat or have the best gear, because even with luck, you might not catch anything. Sometimes, those of us with fewer resources are the ones who really strive to get the best results—but thanks anyway.
Caught 6 mahi, 2 tuna and a 92 inch sailfish which we will be getting a replica mount of. Captain Juan and his first mate were experienced anglers and worked hard to put us on fish. They also provided us with snacks including pineapple, local breads and sashimi made from some of the fish that we caught….delicious. Picked us up from the beach of our hotel and brought us back there at the end of the day. Would highly recommend Captain Juan to anyone considering a fishing trip in Costa Rica.
Thank God we had a great time and made plenty of catches; we look forward to seeing you again soon.
FAQs about Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis
What are the trip rates for Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis?
- US $450 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
- US $450 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
- US $600 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis?
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box
What's included in the trip price with Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis?
- Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, UglyStick)
- Live bait (Prepared in advance)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks (Seasonal fruit, chips)
- Drinks (Water)
- First mate (Tips are customary and appreciated!)
What types of fishing does Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis offer?
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
What fishing techniques does Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis offer?
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
Which fish species can I catch with Capitan Mendez Fishing Charters – Cabo Luis?
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Jack Crevalle
- Roosterfish
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Cubera)
- Wahoo
Your captain
Captain Juan Carlos has been fishing all his life. First, he started as a commercial fishing captain, then he was the captain of a yacht. After a hurricane, he started with his own business, 3 years ago. Born and raised in Playa del Coco, he knows all the good spots in the area and he can easily track the fish, wherever they go.
Captain Juan Carlos has been fishing all his life. First, he started as a commercial fishing captain, then he was the captain of a yacht. After a hurricane, he started with his own business, 3 years ago. Born and raised in Playa del Coco, he knows all the good spots in the area and he can easily track the fish, wherever they go.
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Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What's included in the trip price
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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
Bank transfer
What’s biting in Playa Hermosa right now
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Snapper (Cubera)
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