Soleil Sport Fishing offers year-round adventures out of Quepos, Costa Rica. If you’ve always wanted to feel the adrenaline rush you get when the fish bites your bait and starts pulling the line - this is it! With an experienced crew by your side, you’ll feel like a pro in no time. And when you realize how easy it is to book a trip with them, you’ll wonder why you even waited for so long.

Everything starts with a boat. The captain will meet you on a 28’ custom built boat that accommodates up to 5 guests. This reliable center console was built in 2019, so she features new navigational electronics and a 150 HP Yamaha engine. The boat features a live bait tank, a cooler, and snorkeling equipment, just in case you want to swim for a bit.

Fish whatever is in season. If you stay closer to the shore, you can go after Roosterfish, Snook, Jack Crevalle, Cubera Snapper, and Grouper. But if you’re ready for a true adventure, take a few hours more and sail offshore. This is where you get the opportunity to catch Marlin, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish, and many more.

What do you need to do to get ready? Just pick a trip and show up! The crew takes care of everything - your license, fishing equipment, food, drinks, and even catch cleaning. It’s never been that easy to get ready for the fishing trip of your life.

Soleil Sport Fishing is at your service, ready to start the engines!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $500
    if you're not an avid fisherman, this is just what you need to get you started. Join with your family or friends and start this half-day journey. Target various inshore species and learn the basics of fishing.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - May 1
    $500
    if you're not an avid fisherman, this is just what you need to get you started. Join with your family or friends and start this half-day journey. Target various inshore species and learn the basics of fishing.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $600
    Explore the inshore waters and target Roosterfish, Snapper, Grouper, Snook, and other fish species. You'll also get to see the Manuel Antonio national park and some of hte most beautiful beaches in the area.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $700
    This is for true adrenaline junkies! Start the adventure in the morning and head off to deep spots. You'll have the chance to target Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Marlin, and many other pelagic species. All fishing equipment, food, and drinks are covered by the crew.
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FAQs about Soleil Sport Fishing

Soleil Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • $500 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (5 hours)
  • $500 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (5 hours)
  • $600 per group - Full Day Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • $700 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Soleil Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Soleil Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Lunch

Soleil Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Soleil Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Handline

Top targeted fish species with Soleil Sport Fishing include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Broomtail)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Roosterfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snook
  • Wahoo
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

About the Captain

Elier Durán
Quepos, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
ID & License verified
114 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2020
I've been born and raised in the area, so fishing is in my blood. I've always loved the boats and dreamed of having my own one day. That wish finally came true in 2012, when I started my own charter business.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Broomtail) Broomtail Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Boat specs

Custom (Center console) originally built in 2019. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 26 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Handline

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 114 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (125)
Half day trip
Best captain, charter and trip I had while spending two weeks fishing in Costa Rica!
Best captain, charter and trip I had while spending two weeks fishing in Costa Rica!
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Angler Rating
88
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Catch intended fish
67%
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John G.
Buffalo Lake, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with Captain Elier

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore on January 23, 2023
We had a really nice day with Elier and his mate Anthony.  They met us right on time and took us out while they caught some...
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Laurence C.
Brighton, United Kingdom
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Elias is and first Mate Anthony were absolutely superb. Lovely guys really warm really helpful. They were also experts...
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Frank P.
Lewiston, ME
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew fun day!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Offshore on March 13, 2023
Elier and Anthony were great hosts!  While we did t catch anything it wasn’t for a lack of trying.  That’s fishing. ...
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James E.
Christ Church, Barbados
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Inshore on May 19, 2023
We booked a half days fishing specially looking to catch a Rooster fish. The trip did not disappoint! We met the boat at 7am...
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Mark L.
HILLTOP MALL, CA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Fishing Trip Ever

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip – Offshore on May 16, 2023
Capitan Duran and crew are a pura tico enterprise, in the best sense.  I caught a 60+ lb sailfish, a 5 foot mahi mahi, and...
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