Bucket List Sportfishing

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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,000
    The inshore trips fish inside 15 miles. On these trips, you can target Snook, Roosterfish, and bottom species. If pelagic fish are within your range, you can troll as well for Sailfish and Mahi Mahi. All trips are tailored to your needs and the crew will only make suggestions.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,350
    On this trip, you'll fish inside 25 miles, which gives you an opportunity to move a little further off in the event the bite is outside of inshore range. You'll have the opportunity to fish inshore species (Roosterfish, Snook), as well as the pelagic (Mahi Mahi, Sailfish). Each of our trips are tailored to the customers desire.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,500
    This is the ultimate trip. You'll fish out to 50 miles, which gives you the opportunity to go where ever the bite may be. Target Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, and Tuna, regardless of where they are. If fish are close, troll all day or split the trip up with inshore fishing. A full day gives you the best opportunity to experience the fish rich waters of Costa Rica. The crew makes suggestions, but leave it up to you to describe what you’re after.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
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Rainy Season Fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 11, 2024
We were nervous coming to Costa Rica during rainy season. We looking up the weather daily coming and saw overcast and raining...
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Paul L.
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One of the Best Captain and Mate Fishing Teams

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 30, 2024
This is my 7th time fishing in CR with fishing charters. Jeff and Jose’ were by far the best in my experience. They were...
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Henry C.
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9 for 14!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 19, 2024
Captain Jeff and first mate Jose are one of the very best tandem captain first mate teams i have ever experienced.  Jose...
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Scott G.
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3 Tuna and 7 Sailfish

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 23, 2024
Captain Jeff and Mate Jose were accommodating with our 3/4 day fishing plan, worked hard for us, and were a fun tandem to fish...
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Eric S.
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Nice day on the water

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 17, 2024
Not knowing what to expect with the recent weather rolling thru, had an enjoyable day on the water on the Bucket List with...
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FAQs about Bucket List Sportfishing

Bucket List Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (7 hours)
  • US $1,500 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

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 (Cubera)
  • Snook
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Bucket List Sportfishing
Quepos, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
80 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
167 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2020
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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.
Captain
Jose “Flaco” C.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Broomtail) Broomtail Grouper
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin

Boat specs

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

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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.

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