Bucket List Sportfishing 

5.0
(276 reviews)
 Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, PU 60601, Costa Rica–

Bucket List Sportfishing 

Quepos, PU, Costa Rica
–
31 ft
4
5.0
(276 reviews)

Leave the shores behind and join Bucket List Sportfishing for an unforgettable day on the water! Sportfishing charters run daily out of beautiful Marina Pez Vela in Quepos Costa Rica, located right outside Manuel Antonio National Park.

This amazing crew targets offshore species like Blue and Black Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo. They also have access to some exceptional bottom fishing, jigging, and live baiting for Snapper, Grouper, Snook, and the prized Roosterfish. Every trip offers the opportunity to not only experience world class sportfishing, but also enjoy one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet.

You'll be fishing on a luxurious 31' Dennis Garrett Palm Beach. This fishing machine was refurbished in 2020 and features top-notch navigational electronics and a new 450 HP Cummins engine. There's also a private toilet for your convenience and all kinds of equipment that will help you get the fish of your dreams, such as a fighting chair, outriggers, tuna tubes, a live bait tank, and a cooler.

All of these trips are tailored to the customers desires. The crew caters to novice, as well as seasoned tournament professionals. Their objective is to create an experience from the second you meet in the morning to the time you part ways. These anglers want to build relationships with their guests and look forward to returning customers.

Bucket List Sportfishing would love to have you aboard and see that Bucket List is more than just the name of the boat.

The crew works for tips, minimum 20% is customary as they work hard.

Leave the shores behind and join Bucket List Sportfishing for an unforgettable day on the water! Sportfishing charters run daily out of beautiful Marina Pez Vela in Quepos Costa Rica, located right outside Manuel Antonio National Park.

This amazing crew targets offshore species like Blue and Black Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo. They also have access to some exceptional bottom fishing, jigging, and live baiting for Snapper, Grouper, Snook, and the prized Roosterfish. Every trip offers the opportunity to not only experience world class sportfishing, but also enjoy one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet.

You'll be fishing on a luxurious 31' Dennis Garrett Palm Beach. This fishing machine was refurbished in 2020 and features top-notch navigational electronics and a new 450 HP Cummins engine. There's also a private toilet for your convenience and all kinds of equipment that will help you get the fish of your dreams, such as a fighting chair, outriggers, tuna tubes, a live bait tank, and a cooler.

All of these trips are tailored to the customers desires. The crew caters to novice, as well as seasoned tournament professionals. Their objective is to create an experience from the second you meet in the morning to the time you part ways. These anglers want to build relationships with their guests and look forward to returning customers.

Bucket List Sportfishing would love to have you aboard and see that Bucket List is more than just the name of the boat.

The crew works for tips, minimum 20% is customary as they work hard.

Bucket List Sportfishing
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Bucket List Sportfishing
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Half Day Trip
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5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip
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7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
9 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (482)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
89%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

Reviews (276)

  • Paolo Vernazza
    Paolo Vernazza
    it
    Italy
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Jeff

    Full Day Trip on August 17, 2026 • 2 adults

    Unforgettable day!!! Jaff and José were truly amazing. They led us to the fish, and with great skill and a little luck, we had plenty of strikes. By the end of the day, we had caught three sailfish and two tuna. One sailfish broke free, and another violent strike resulted in a broken line. The boat is beautiful, with top-notch equipment (six rods in the water), a delicious lunch, and plenty of cold drinks always available. At the end of the day, we returned to port with wonderful memories. Highly recommended!!! Thanks guys.

  • BRADLEY WURFEL
    BRADLEY WURFEL
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    fantastic experience

    Full Day Trip on July 30, 2026 • 2 adults

    Bucket List delivered! Fishing wasnt easy with the ocean really warm, but we still managed a mahi, a sailfish and bunch of grouper and snapper. most importantly, Captain Jeff and Jose showed us a great day on the water. The boat is spotless clean and comfortable. The captain and mate focus on taking care of clients and these guys put in the work, all day. We’ve done charters in a lot of places. Few compare to the overall experience of fishing with Bucket List. We’ll be back!

  • Mat Campbell
    Mat Campbell
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Wow, what a day of great memories we made!

    Full Day Trip on December 1, 2025 • 3 adults

    Met up with Captain Jeff at the marina to start our day bright and early. His boat is nice, clean, and organized. His honesty up front that it has been tough fishing the week or so was appreciated. We told him we were here to turn his luck around! He was willing to do whatever it took to get us on fish, even if that ment going 40 miles out, which he did. First mate Jose was hustling too, dropping lines, switching lures, swapping fresh bait. His abilty to coach you reeling in fish was top notch. The lunch offered to us was homemade deliciousness! And of course we broke Captain Jeff’s dry spell, we had multiple hook ups and ended up landing four sailfish!

  • Peter Evans
    Peter Evans
    us
    Hawaii, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    – The Hardest-Working Crew in Quepos

    Full Day Trip on November 29, 2025 • 2 adults

    I’ve spent decades chasing billfish and tuna on blue water all over the world, and I can say without hesitation that nobody works harder to put you on fish than Captain Jeff and deckhand Jose with Bucket List Sport Fishing in Quepos. These guys are relentless (honestly, they should just rename the boat “Relentless” because that’s exactly what they are). From the moment lines are in the water until the sun drops, they never stop fine-tuning spreads, reading the ocean, and grinding for every single bite. Their knowledge of the local bite, seamanship, and pure hustle is off the charts. If you want a captain and mate who are 100% dedicated to making your day epic, book these two – you will not find a harder-working, more fish-obsessed team on the dock.

  • Matthew Willey
    Matthew Willey
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip!!!

    Half Day Trip on August 6, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had a great trip with Captain Jeff and Jose! These are the guys to go with if you are booking a trip! We got on the sailfish quick and caught the fish we were after! Captain Jeff made moves if things got slow and kept us on fish the entire trip! Jose knows everything there is to know about fishing and really helped our kids during the fishing.

  • Jackson Pearce
    Jackson Pearce
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Trip with Bucket List!

    Half Day Trip on April 28, 2026 • 2 adults

    Jeff and Jose were awesome! The boat is fantastic, super comfortable, and filled with more tackle and gadgets anyone could need to catch fish! They’ve perfected their craft and it shows! We had a slow start but doubled up on sailfish around mid-trip and then added another before heading in! Would definitely recommend and would definitely come back!

  • Blake Candreva
    Blake Candreva
    us
    Nevada, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Caught some bucket list fish!

    Full Day Trip on June 11, 2026 • 2 adults

    We did a whole day with Jeff and Jose. I would definitely recommend it as the morning was slow but at noon the fish started biting. Caught 4 Sailfish, 3 Yellowfin Tuna, and 1 Dorado. This was during the slow season and no other boats that went out got anything. Great crew and they took care of us every step of the way.

  • Emily Farrow
    Emily Farrow
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic trip!

    Full Day Trip on June 16, 2026 • 4 adults

    Jeff and Jose were absolutely amazing. After catching a storm the first day they let us try again and we ended up with a great trip. We will absolutely be back to fish with them in the summer season! Do not hesitate to book a trip with them!

  • Chris Wooten
    Chris Wooten
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Bucket List

    Full Day Trip on February 21, 2026 • 2 adults

    The Captin and crew were great. Worked hard all day to get you on fish! Caught great sailfish and celebrated with cerveza’s. The Captin is very passionate on doing the best job possible. The deck hand Jose worked hard also all day long to make the trip enjoyable. If you were like me and hoping to book a great trip without ever being to Costa Rica I would highly recommend the Bucket List!

  • James Wheeler
    James Wheeler
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day with Bucketlist Charters

    3/4 Day Trip on November 8, 2025 • 2 adults

    We really enjoyed the 3/4 trip with Capt Jeff and Frst Mate Jose. Capt put us on the fish and Jose worked nonstop from start to finish. These guys know what they are doing, running that many lines on the spreader all day without a single line tangle, VERY IMPRESSIVE!! YES WE CAUGHT EM, A COUPLE SAILFISH AND A MAHI MAHI. WE RAISED MANY MORE TO THE SURFACE BUT DIDN'T BITE! THANK YOU!!

Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (482)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
89%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (276)

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Donald Antognazzi
Donald Antognazzi
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best fishing charter we have ever booked!
Full Day Trip on May 8, 2026 • 2 adults

The captain and mate were exceptional! Within 5 minutes of dropping the line, my 70 year-old husband reeled in a nice Mahi Mahi, and it just got better and better. He caught 4 more, then 2 large, spectacular sail fish. The captain was on the best fish the entire time, and the mate didn't get a minute of peace between baiting the rods, assisting my husband reel in the catches, and using his skillful fillet techniques to clean the Mahi Mahi for us to take home. The boat was beautiful and the mate kept it so clean you could have eaten off the deck at any point. The equipment was top-notch, from the teaser riggings to the rods. The snacks just kept coming, the lunch was great, and the cooler was full of everything you could possibly want to quench your thirst. We have done many charters over the years, but I have never seen my husband as happy as he was with this charter. We truly got what we paid for and then some!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Paolo Vernazza
Paolo Vernazza
it
Italy
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Jeff
Full Day Trip on August 17, 2026 • 2 adults

Unforgettable day!!! Jaff and José were truly amazing. They led us to the fish, and with great skill and a little luck, we had plenty of strikes. By the end of the day, we had caught three sailfish and two tuna. One sailfish broke free, and another violent strike resulted in a broken line. The boat is beautiful, with top-notch equipment (six rods in the water), a delicious lunch, and plenty of cold drinks always available. At the end of the day, we returned to port with wonderful memories. Highly recommended!!! Thanks guys.

Reported catch:
Sailfish
Yellowfin Tuna
BRADLEY WURFEL
BRADLEY WURFEL
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
fantastic experience
Full Day Trip on July 30, 2026 • 2 adults

Bucket List delivered! Fishing wasnt easy with the ocean really warm, but we still managed a mahi, a sailfish and bunch of grouper and snapper. most importantly, Captain Jeff and Jose showed us a great day on the water. The boat is spotless clean and comfortable. The captain and mate focus on taking care of clients and these guys put in the work, all day. We’ve done charters in a lot of places. Few compare to the overall experience of fishing with Bucket List. We’ll be back!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Mat Campbell
Mat Campbell
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Wow, what a day of great memories we made!
Full Day Trip on December 1, 2025 • 3 adults

Met up with Captain Jeff at the marina to start our day bright and early. His boat is nice, clean, and organized. His honesty up front that it has been tough fishing the week or so was appreciated. We told him we were here to turn his luck around! He was willing to do whatever it took to get us on fish, even if that ment going 40 miles out, which he did. First mate Jose was hustling too, dropping lines, switching lures, swapping fresh bait. His abilty to coach you reeling in fish was top notch. The lunch offered to us was homemade deliciousness! And of course we broke Captain Jeff's dry spell, we had multiple hook ups and ended up landing four sailfish!

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Reported catch:
Sailfish
Peter Evans
Peter Evans
us
Hawaii, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
– The Hardest-Working Crew in Quepos
Full Day Trip on November 29, 2025 • 2 adults

I've spent decades chasing billfish and tuna on blue water all over the world, and I can say without hesitation that nobody works harder to put you on fish than Captain Jeff and deckhand Jose with Bucket List Sport Fishing in Quepos. These guys are relentless (honestly, they should just rename the boat 'Relentless' because that's exactly what they are). From the moment lines are in the water until the sun drops, they never stop fine-tuning spreads, reading the ocean, and grinding for every single bite. Their knowledge of the local bite, seamanship, and pure hustle is off the charts. If you want a captain and mate who are 100% dedicated to making your day epic, book these two – you will not find a harder-working, more fish-obsessed team on the dock.

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FAQs about Bucket List Sportfishing

Bucket List Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,100 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (7 hours)
  • US $1,700 per group - Full Day Trip (9 hours)
When you book a trip with Bucket List Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Bucket List Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First mate
  • Lunch (Lunch is not included on half day trips)
Bucket List Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
Bucket List Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Bucket List Sportfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Broomtail)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Pacific Dog)
  • Snook
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Bucket List Sportfishing
Bucket List Sportfishing
Quepos, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
80 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
276 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2020
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I grew up on the water back in Florida, where I took a love to fishing at a very young age. In 2000 I began fishing professionally, where I continued on and off until moving full time to Costa Rica in 2017. My plan was to move here and do what I love full time and fish among some of the best fisherman in the world. I couldn't think of a better place to follow my dream. Costa Rica is exceptional in all aspects of fishing, be it inshore or offshore. I feel very fortunate to have ended up where I have and there's nothing more that I enjoy than sharing that same experience with other people.
Our Team
Jeff H.
Jeff H.
Captain
Jose “Flaco” C.
Jose “Flaco” C.
First mate
Bucket List Sportfishing
Bucket List Sportfishing
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
80
reports
276
reviews
2020
member since
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response
I grew up on the water back in Florida, where I took a love to fishing at a very young age. In 2000 I began fishing professionally, where I continued on and off until moving full time to Costa Rica in 2017. My plan was to move here and do what I love full time and fish among some of the best fisherman in the world. I couldn't think of a better place to follow my dream. Costa Rica is exceptional in all aspects of fishing, be it inshore or offshore. I feel very fortunate to have ended up where I have and there's nothing more that I enjoy than sharing that same experience with other people.
The crew
Jeff H.
Jeff H.
Captain
Jose “Flaco” C.
Jose “Flaco” C.
First mate

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Broomtail Grouper
Broomtail Grouper
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Pacific Dog Snapper
Pacific Dog Snapper
Snook
Snook
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Broomtail Grouper
Broomtail Grouper
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin

Real catches by this captain

  • Caught them all
    Caitlyn C.
    Caitlyn C.
  • Fishing with Jeff
    Paolo V.
    Paolo V.
  • Fishing with Jeff
    Yessenia G.
    Yessenia G.
  • Awesome trip!!!
    Matthew W.
    Matthew W.
  • fantastic experience
    BRADLEY W.
    BRADLEY W.
  • Awesome trip!!!!
    Trey H.
    Trey H.
  • Fantastic trip!
    Emily F.
    Emily F.
  • first sailfish!!!!!!
    Thomas H.
    Thomas H.
  • Caught some bucket list fish!
    Blake C.
    Blake C.
  • great trip.
    William D.
    William D.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1996
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Dennis Garrett Palm Beach
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
24 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First mate
Lunch
Lunch is not included on half day trips

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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

What’s biting in Quepos right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Broomtail)Grouper (Broomtail)
Marlin (Black)Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)Marlin (Striped)
RoosterfishRoosterfish
SailfishSailfish
SnookSnook
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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