Marina Sotavento
Marina Sotavento Charters are located on the rich waters of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Captain Frank Méndez specializes in sportfishing trips targeting the most prized species swimming in these waters. Join them on one of their adventures and you’re in for a memorable angling experience!
The boat that will be your fishing platform for this trip is a 24’ Twin Vee Center console. Freshly restored in 2020 and powered by dual 130 HP Honda engines, this seaworthy vessel will get you where you need to be safely and comfortably. The vessel has both a shower and a toilet.
To provide anglers of various experience levels a challenge appropriate for their skills, the charter offers both nearshore and offshore trips. These both offer an exciting target list and allow every visitor to get the most out of their visit to Costa Rica!
Everything you’ll need to fish will be provided by the captain. This includes top-notch Royal rods, reels, and lures, as well as live bait. The captain will stock up on live bait ahead of the trip so you can get to chasing your target right away. Please keep in mind that these trips are not suitable for kids.
Also included in the price will be soda, beer, water, crackers, and sandwiches. Fishing licenses are, not included in the price and will need to be acquired before the trip. At the end of your trip, catch cleaning can be provided for a small fee.
Now, grab your sunscreen, and sunglasses, block out a date in the captain’s calendar, and get ready for your next angling adventure!
Captain
Frank Méndez
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FAQs about Marina Sotavento
What are the trip rates for Marina Sotavento?
Marina Sotavento offers the following trips to customers:
- US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $800 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Marina Sotavento?
When you book a trip with Marina Sotavento, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet
- Fighting Chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Live Bait Well
- Refrigerator
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Marina Sotavento?
Trips booked with Marina Sotavento include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Snacks
- Drinks
- First Mate
- Lunch
What types of fishing does Marina Sotavento offer?
Marina Sotavento offers the following types of fishing:
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Marina Sotavento offer?
Marina Sotavento offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Trolling
Which fish species can I catch with Marina Sotavento?
Top targeted fish species with Marina Sotavento include:
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Snapper (Red)
- Tuna (Bluefin)
Your captain
Punta Arenas, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Captain Frank Méndez has spent his entire life on the water and has over 40 years of fishing experience. He has been in the area for 25 years and knows these waters like the back of his hand. He is a seaman who loves the sea, it's where he most likes to be. For him, being a captain is a passion that keeps him coming back for more.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Trolling
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Refrigerator
Ice Box
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Lunch
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.
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory
marlin
How you can pay
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
Bank Transfer
What’s biting in Punta Arenas right now
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)