Bucket List Sportfishing
+217Leave 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.
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Bucket List Sportfishing
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+363Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
90%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Second time checking off bucket list items!
Full Day Trip on April 6, 2025
Last spring my son, his best friend and I filled our cooler and ate tuna for almost a week before we brought the rest home. That fishing trip was the most amazing thing ever!!!!! Decided that we had to go out with Jeff and Jose again this year and again, they didn’t disappoint! I didn’t think that catching a 350lb 120-130inch long marlin was on my bucket list until it had been caught and released. That bad boy was absolutely amazing and challenging to caught! Life time memories made again and it’s totally because Jeff and Jose are the best!!!!! Great food, great vibes and unforgettable experiences made two years in a row. We will be back again as soon as we can and there isn’t another boat or team that we would consider going out with. I just hope they have room for us next year in their schedule!!!!!
Last spring my son, his best friend and I filled our cooler and ate tuna for almost a week before we brought the rest home. That fishing trip was the most amazing thing ever!!!!! Decided that we had to go out with Jeff and Jose again this year and again, they didn’t disappoint! I didn’t think that catching a 350lb 120-130inch long marlin was on my bucket list until it had been caught and released. That bad boy was absolutely amazing and challenging to caught! Life time memories made again...
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Trip of a lifetime!
Full Day Trip on March 18, 2025
Thank you Jeff and Jose! You made some amazing memories for our family. We booked 2 days and loved it. Even though we each caught our first ever sailfish on day one💪, we can't stop talking about the pineapple! Boat is clean and comfortable and gear is in great condition hallmarked by landing a nearly 200lb Marlin on a 12w. Both guys never stopped fishing, I know how to fish so I know when a capt is just dragging things behind a boat… capt Jeff wants to catch fish every day all day. If I ever make it back to CR, its a no brainer who I am booking next time.
Thank you Jeff and Jose! You made some amazing memories for our family. We booked 2 days and loved it. Even though we each caught our first ever sailfish on day one💪, we can't stop talking about the pineapple! Boat is clean and comfortable and gear is in great condition hallmarked by landing a nearly 200lb Marlin on a 12w. Both guys never stopped fishing, I know how to fish so I know when a capt is just dragging things behind a boat… capt Jeff wants to catch fish every day all day. If...
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Great Day on the Water
Full Day Trip on July 26, 2025
Wonderful, easy experience. Captain was very knowledgeable, really knew how to handle the boat, and personable. First mate was excellent, fun to watch, and kept us engaged. They provided everything including a fresh pineapple snack, homemade lunch, and a cooler of beer. More importantly, we landed some tuna, dolphin, and a Blue Marlin! Would recommend.
Wonderful, easy experience. Captain was very knowledgeable, really knew how to handle the boat, and personable. First mate was excellent, fun to watch, and kept us engaged. They provided everything including a fresh pineapple snack, homemade lunch, and a cooler of beer. More importantly, we landed some tuna, dolphin, and a Blue Marlin! Would recommend.
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6 Sailfish to the boat before 11 am!!!
3/4 Day Trip on March 4, 2025
Capt Jeff and mate Jose are excellent to fish with. Skilled, patient, wise and two guys who put you ON THE FISH! The Bucket List is a medium sized boat for offshore. 2-4 people is the comfort spot. She is a slender lady 8-9 ft beam, she is well equipped, single screw diesel. Equipment is modern, professional and well maintained. Nothing on this boat was second rate. If you want fun fishing, fish with Jeff & Jose on Bucket List and catch em up!! Tight Lines.
Capt Jeff and mate Jose are excellent to fish with. Skilled, patient, wise and two guys who put you ON THE FISH! The Bucket List is a medium sized boat for offshore. 2-4 people is the comfort spot. She is a slender lady 8-9 ft beam, she is well equipped, single screw diesel. Equipment is modern, professional and well maintained. Nothing on this boat was second rate. If you want fun fishing, fish with Jeff & Jose on Bucket List and catch em up!! Tight Lines.
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Incredible time! Well worth it!! Very professional
Full Day Trip on March 6, 2025
Flacco and Jose went above and beyond the whole trip! These guys know what they are doing, hands down! The owner of this boat is blessed to have them as crew members. We went last Thursday and caught 4 sailfish and lost a big marlin. The big one always gets away in fishing lol we saw tons of tuna, dolphin and other wildlife. I’d highly recommend the full day trip. Gave us time to do some bottom fishing and keep dinner. Five stars! Definitely coming back
Flacco and Jose went above and beyond the whole trip! These guys know what they are doing, hands down! The owner of this boat is blessed to have them as crew members. We went last Thursday and caught 4 sailfish and lost a big marlin. The big one always gets away in fishing lol we saw tons of tuna, dolphin and other wildlife. I’d highly recommend the full day trip. Gave us time to do some bottom fishing and keep dinner. Five stars! Definitely coming back
FAQs about Bucket List Sportfishing
What are the trip rates for Bucket List Sportfishing?
Bucket List Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
- US $1,100 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (7 hours)
- US $1,600 per group - Full Day Trip (9 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Bucket List Sportfishing?
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
What's included in the trip price with Bucket List Sportfishing?
Trips booked with Bucket List Sportfishing include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks
- Drinks
- First Mate
- Lunch
What types of fishing does Bucket List Sportfishing offer?
Bucket List Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
What fishing techniques does Bucket List Sportfishing offer?
Bucket List Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Bucket List Sportfishing?
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
Your operator
Quepos, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
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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.
Jeff H.
Captain
Jose “Flaco” C.
First mate
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
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
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.
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
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Broomtail)
Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Snapper (Cubera)
Snook
Tuna (Yellowfin)
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