Sportfishing Maestro – 30'

Join Sportfishing Maestro for a fun-packed day of fishing in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. You’ll be exploring both inshore and nearshore waters as well as reefs and wrecks, all having lots of prized fish on the offer. Captain Oscar Villalobos will meet you in Puerto Jiménez and provide you with all the necessary gear needed for an enjoyable day on the water. Come join him aboard and create lovely memories fishing in Costa Rica!

Your boat for the day is a 30’ Luhrs sport fishing boat that accommodates up to 5 anglers. It’s air-conditioned and has got a shower, bed, and a portable toilet. You can use its refrigerator, ice-box, as well as multimedia system. To make the service even better, a first mate will be there to help you out with anything you may need.

The boat runs on twin 240 HP Yanmar engines and uses full-featured navigation electronics for a quick and safe trip to the fish. It’s equipped with outriggers, downriggers, tuna tubes, and a livewell.

Some of the great species you can find on your trip are Mahi Mahi, Roosterfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Almaco Jack, and Snook. The fishing techniques you can use include bottom fishing, deep sea fishing, trolling, spinning, popping, jigging, fly fishing, and spearfish, on both light and heavy tackle. You can keep your catch if you want and you’re welcome to bring kids on your trip.

Captain Oscar will supply you with everything from equipment to food and drinks to licenses and can even clean your catch for free. To only to keep in mind is that you should bring your own gear for fly fishing.

Come aboard and have a terrific time on the gorgeous waters of Costa Rica!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,350
    You'll enjoy an 8-hour journey to the area's offshore or inshore waters. Offshore you can fish for Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, and Dorado, while inshore waters offer you to chase Snapper and Roosterfish. The captain provides everything you need except for fly fishing gear.
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FAQs about Sportfishing Maestro – 30'

Sportfishing Maestro – 30' offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $1,350 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Sportfishing Maestro – 30', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Sportfishing Maestro – 30' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch

Sportfishing Maestro – 30' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Sportfishing Maestro – 30' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Sportfishing Maestro – 30' include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snook
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Meet the Captain

Oscar Villalobos
Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
ID & license verified
11 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2016
Captain Oscar Villalobos and his crew are experienced veterans with many years of successful sport fishing in the southern waters of Costa Rica. Their fishing charter boats are clean, well maintained, and will put you on fish.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack (Almaco) Almaco Jack
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Roosterfish Roosterfish

Boat specs

Luhrs (Sportfishing) originally built in 2011. Powered by 2 240HP Yanmar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Refrigerator

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

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 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
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Maurice M.
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AWESOME TRIP

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on April 9, 2024
Fishing on Mr Oscar’s 30’ boat was a pleasure. It was a comfortable ride offshore and there was plenty of room to lounge...
Maurice M. recommends Sportfishing Maestro – 30'
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Evan Y.
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Great day

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 9, 2023
Had a great time with Oscar and Jesus! Almost had a 500lb Marlin and will definitely be back!
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Ed W.
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Enjoyed 3 days with Captain Oscar in Costa Rica

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 22, 2023
I have fished offshore for over 30 years.. both US Coasts , Mexico, Guatemala and Costa Rica. Experienced the good the bad...
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Tom M.
Denver, CO
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8hr trip with Captain Oscar

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 22, 2023
Excellent experience, Captain Oscar and crew did a great job! We hooked 2 Marlin and caught a Mahi, the Marlin got the best...
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Dawson T.
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Full day with captain

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 10, 2023
Great day on the water, caught a great mahi mahi and 5 yellowfin tuna. Boat was awesome and the crew was even better. Spoke...
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