Coyote Sportfishing – Flamingo II 

4.6
(57 reviews)
 Playa Tamarindo, Tamarindo, GU, Costa Rica–

Coyote Sportfishing – Flamingo II 

Tamarindo, GU, Costa Rica
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31 ft
5
4.6
(57 reviews)

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Your Tamarindo Adventure Awaits! Fish with Captain Mario and Isaac

Get ready for a classic Costa Rican fishing experience! Captain Mario, First Mate Isaac, and the Coyote Sportfishing Flamingo II crew invite you to an unforgettable day on the blue waters off beautiful Tamarindo Beach. Whether you're chasing a bucket-list trophy or casting a line for the very first time, this is where your adventure begins.

Meet Your Local Experts: Captain Mario and First Mate Isaac are your dedicated, friendly guides who live and breathe fishing in Tamarindo. They know the seasonal patterns and secret spots to maximize your chances of success. They are committed to providing a fun, personalized, and high-energy trip for every angler.

The Action-Packed Catch: Join us for trips ranging from 5 to 9 hours where we target the world-class species that make Costa Rica famous. Depending on the season and conditions, you could be battling Sailfish, the magnificent Roosterfish, Marlin, Wahoo, Tuna, or Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi)!

The Boat & Comfort: You'll be fishing aboard our reliable 31' Game Fisher, which comfortably accommodates up to 4 anglers. The boat is fully equipped for your, featuring a clean onboard toilet, an ice box to keep your catch fresh, and a powerful fighting chair ready for those epic stand-up battles. Plus, all high-quality rods, reels, and tackle are provided so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm!

Premium Service & Provisions: Our service goes above and beyond! Onboard, you'll be treated to an excellent selection of soft drinks, iced tea, fresh fruits, chips, snacks, and ice-cold beer and water. Our dedicated crew member, is there to ensure your day is perfectly smooth, relaxing, and fun. (Please remember to grab your required fishing license before your trip!)

Ready to hook your dream fish? Book your trip with Coyote Sportfishing – Flamingo II today and let's make some memories on the water!

Your Tamarindo Adventure Awaits! Fish with Captain Mario and Isaac

Get ready for a classic Costa Rican fishing experience! Captain Mario, First Mate Isaac, and the Coyote Sportfishing Flamingo II crew invite you to an unforgettable day on the blue waters off beautiful Tamarindo Beach. Whether you're chasing a bucket-list trophy or casting a line for the very first time, this is where your adventure begins.

Meet Your Local Experts: Captain Mario and First Mate Isaac are your dedicated, friendly guides who live and breathe fishing in Tamarindo. They know the seasonal patterns and secret spots to maximize your chances of success. They are committed to providing a fun, personalized, and high-energy trip for every angler.

The Action-Packed Catch: Join us for trips ranging from 5 to 9 hours where we target the world-class species that make Costa Rica famous. Depending on the season and conditions, you could be battling Sailfish, the magnificent Roosterfish, Marlin, Wahoo, Tuna, or Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi)!

The Boat & Comfort: You'll be fishing aboard our reliable 31' Game Fisher, which comfortably accommodates up to 4 anglers. The boat is fully equipped for your, featuring a clean onboard toilet, an ice box to keep your catch fresh, and a powerful fighting chair ready for those epic stand-up battles. Plus, all high-quality rods, reels, and tackle are provided so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm!

Premium Service & Provisions: Our service goes above and beyond! Onboard, you'll be treated to an excellent selection of soft drinks, iced tea, fresh fruits, chips, snacks, and ice-cold beer and water. Our dedicated crew member, is there to ensure your day is perfectly smooth, relaxing, and fun. (Please remember to grab your required fishing license before your trip!)

Ready to hook your dream fish? Book your trip with Coyote Sportfishing – Flamingo II today and let's make some memories on the water!

Coyote Sportfishing
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:15 AM
Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack
Roosterfish
Tarpon
+5
US $950
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Roosterfish
Wahoo
US $950
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 Day Trip
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
Marlin (Striped)
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
9 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
Marlin (Striped)
US $1,450
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating

4.6
57 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (78)

What anglers say

89%
Great experience
89%
Family friendly
94%
Friendly captain
94%
Good boat
86%
Recommended
87%
Caught fish

Reviews (57)

  • Suraj Joseph
    Suraj Joseph
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Sailfish surprise and a crew that’s amazing with kids

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 13, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

    Had an amazing day out with our group — myself and four boys, ages 10-13. We landed snapper, grouper, skipjack, and even got the incredible bonus of hooking a sailfish, which was a huge highlight for the kids. The crew was fantastic with the boys the whole trip — patient, attentive, and clearly experienced at making younger anglers feel confident and included. The boat itself was spacious and comfortable, and the ride out to the fishing grounds (and back) was smooth and enjoyable, not something you can always count on. Highly recommend this crew for families or groups with kids — a great mix of real fishing action and a well-run, comfortable boat.

  • Mike Russell
    Mike Russell
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Mario and Issac On The Flamingo 2

    3/4 Day Trip on March 18, 2026 • 4 adults

    We had an amazing day from start to finish! The dedication and determination of these two was like no other. The fishing had been slow for days but that did not stop them from trying. Issac kept changing out lures and bait constantly until he found something that worked. They put us on a beautiful 100# sailfish. Our day was running out. When most captains would call it and head back in they fished until the last minute and we were rewarded with another beautiful sailfish. Thank you Captain Mario and best Mate Issac for a day we will never forget! A special thank you to Maria for those amazing homemade sandwiches!

  • William Brown
    William Brown
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2022
    11 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Blue Marlin!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on December 26, 2025 • 3 adults

    WOW what a day. This trip was the best i ever had. It started with the communication with everything discussed and worked out tight down to what kind of sandwich i wanted. Both the crew members spoke english which made things much smoother. We went out about twenty miles. a good 45 Minute ride. Lines weren't in ten minutes and caught a 100lb+ sailfish. Then we headed to their marlin spot. They fished hard no luck and the captain started to fish for live bonita and systematically replaced the baits with live bonita. It wasn't long until we hooked up on a blue marlin. They said it was small lol but it was 250 lbs and i was the only man in our group so it was all mine. It was a grueling fight of over 40 minutes. It was so strong i could only take back line when the captain backed up for me. By the time he started to tire i was almost done and thought i might lose the rod lol. The first mate cheered me on. We almost had him and he went crazy ripping back off 100 fr of line and putting on a spectacular leaping display fight behind the boat. I hung on for dear life lol. He eventually. calmed down and i got him back within 10 ft of the leader and i could not do any more. Issac then hand lined him until he finally got hands on his bill. no small feat. The fish fought and bounced him up and down on the rail but he hung on and then the fish finally complied. We got all the photos and sent him back for another day! My first marlin and a day to always remember. The power of a marlin is hard to describe and everyone should feel once in their life. Can not recommend these guys enough!!

  • Kristal Whitted
    Kristal Whitted
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    FISH ON 20 minutes in! WOW

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 23, 2026 • 4 adults

    Within 20 minutes the crew had my son on a sailfish! catch, take a picture, release and within 12 minutes had my daughter on another one! What a great day! Mario & Liandro were geeat. got us onto some grouper and snapper too for dinner! will definitely book again!!!

  • Ld Howard
    Ld Howard
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    AMAZING!!!!

    3/4 Day Trip on October 26, 2025 • 4 adults

    The captain and crew are the best.Very talented!!!! Very accommodating.They put us on the fish all day.We caught yellowfin sailfish, mahi, amazing. the crew was also very accommodating with the weather tons of snacks and beer on board and the provided lunch was amazing chicken sandwiches, mario and luis are phenomenal on that boat.If you want to catch big fish book with them!!!!

  • James Hudock
    James Hudock
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Frank

    3/4 Day Trip on June 24, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Jenna Larson
    Jenna Larson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    4.3
    Verified

    Perserverance

    3/4 Day Trip on December 18, 2025 • 4 adults

    We fished for 6 hours without a bite, but our captain and mate kept working, consistently changing baits. With only 20 minutes left we hooked i to two blue marlin. What a fantastic fight!

  • Kelly Bell
    Kelly Bell
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect Day of Fishing!

    3/4 Day Trip on March 1, 2024 • 5 adults

    Wonderful day of fishing with our captain, Tula and our fishing guide, Milton. They were both super attentive to our group of 3 in taking care of anything we needed, questions we had, and especially the fishing. We were asked what we wanted to try to catch and they both worked endlessly to make that happen. We caught 4 Mahi! Each one just as exciting as the next. Milton cleaned and bagged all of the fish as we continued our fishing. During any lulls, Captain Tula tried different spots and Milton changed out lures/bait. Lots of dolphin sighted as well. Lunch of sandwiches was also good. Camilla, the manager, was very responsive and in excellent communication with us leading up to our day of fishing. We will definitely find them on our next trip!

  • Fredrik Tingvall
    Fredrik Tingvall
    Repeat angler
    se
    Sweden
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    4.3
    Verified

    big hearted crew with humor

    Half Day Trip (PM) on December 31, 2025 • 2 adults

    5 hours pure joy

  • Amy Hazuka
    Amy Hazuka
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Trip!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on January 7, 2025 • 5 adults

    Mario and Victor kept us on the fish almost the whole time we were out for a 5 hour trip! We lost count, but we think 17 in total! 5 mackerel tuna and 1 yellowfin tuna. The rest were Bonitos, not worth keeping. Beautiful day, great crew and a lot of fun was had by my husband, I and 3 teenage daughters! 4 on at once and we got them all😀 Highly recommend!

Rating

4.6
57 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (78)

What anglers say

89%
Great experience
89%
Family friendly
94%
Friendly captain
94%
Good boat
86%
Recommended
87%
Caught fish

All reviews (57)

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Suraj Joseph
Suraj Joseph
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Sailfish surprise and a crew that's amazing with kids
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 13, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

Had an amazing day out with our group — myself and four boys, ages 10-13. We landed snapper, grouper, skipjack, and even got the incredible bonus of hooking a sailfish, which was a huge highlight for the kids. The crew was fantastic with the boys the whole trip — patient, attentive, and clearly experienced at making younger anglers feel confident and included. The boat itself was spacious and comfortable, and the ride out to the fishing grounds (and back) was smooth and enjoyable, not something you can always count on. Highly recommend this crew for families or groups with kids — a great mix of real fishing action and a well-run, comfortable boat.

Translated by AI:
Reported catch:
Skipjack Tuna
Black Grouper
Short-Tail Red Snapper (Ehu)
Mike Russell
Mike Russell
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Mario and Issac On The Flamingo 2
3/4 Day Trip on March 18, 2026 • 4 adults

We had an amazing day from start to finish! The dedication and determination of these two was like no other. The fishing had been slow for days but that did not stop them from trying. Issac kept changing out lures and bait constantly until he found something that worked. They put us on a beautiful 100# sailfish. Our day was running out. When most captains would call it and head back in they fished until the last minute and we were rewarded with another beautiful sailfish. Thank you Captain Mario and best Mate Issac for a day we will never forget! A special thank you to Maria for those amazing homemade sandwiches!

Reported catch:
Sailfish
William Brown
William Brown
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2022
11 trips
5.0
Verified
Blue Marlin!
Half Day Trip (AM) on December 26, 2025 • 3 adults

WOW what a day. This trip was the best i ever had. It started with the communication with everything discussed and worked out tight down to what kind of sandwich i wanted. Both the crew members spoke english which made things much smoother. We went out about twenty miles. a good 45 Minute ride. Lines weren't in ten minutes and caught a 100lb+ sailfish. Then we headed to their marlin spot. They fished hard no luck and the captain started to fish for live bonita and systematically replaced the baits with live bonita. It wasn't long until we hooked up on a blue marlin. They said it was small lol but it was 250 lbs and i was the only man in our group so it was all mine. It was a grueling fight of over 40 minutes. It was so strong i could only take back line when the captain backed up for me. By the time he started to tire i was almost done and thought i might lose the rod lol. The first mate cheered me on. We almost had him and he went crazy ripping back off 100 fr of line and putting on a spectacular leaping display fight behind the boat. I hung on for dear life lol. He eventually. calmed down and i got him back within 10 ft of the leader and i could not do any more. Issac then hand lined him until he finally got hands on his bill. no small feat. The fish fought and bounced him up and down on the rail but he hung on and then the fish finally complied. We got all the photos and sent him back for another day! My first marlin and a day to always remember. The power of a marlin is hard to describe and everyone should feel once in their life. Can not recommend these guys enough!!

Kristal Whitted
Kristal Whitted
us
Arkansas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
FISH ON 20 minutes in! WOW
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 23, 2026 • 4 adults

Within 20 minutes the crew had my son on a sailfish! catch, take a picture, release and within 12 minutes had my daughter on another one! What a great day! Mario & Liandro were geeat. got us onto some grouper and snapper too for dinner! will definitely book again!!!

Reported catch:
Black Grouper
Short-Tail Red Snapper (Ehu)
Ld Howard
Ld Howard
Repeat angler
us
Oregon, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
AMAZING!!!!
3/4 Day Trip on October 26, 2025 • 4 adults

The captain and crew are the best.Very talented!!!! Very accommodating.They put us on the fish all day.We caught yellowfin sailfish, mahi, amazing. the crew was also very accommodating with the weather tons of snacks and beer on board and the provided lunch was amazing chicken sandwiches, mario and luis are phenomenal on that boat.If you want to catch big fish book with them!!!!

Coyote Sportfishing
Response from Charter operator

Thank you so much for your awesome review! 🌊🎣 We're thrilled to hear you had such a great day out on the water with Captain Mario and Luis — they truly love what they do and always work hard to make sure everyone has an unforgettable fishing experience. We're glad you enjoyed the food, drinks, and of course, the action with yellowfin, sailfish, and mahi! We hope to see you again soon for another great day on the ocean. Tight lines! 💪🐟

FAQs about Coyote Sportfishing – Flamingo II

Coyote Sportfishing – Flamingo II offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $950 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (7 hours)
  • US $1,450 per group - Full Day Trip (9 hours)
When you book a trip with Coyote Sportfishing – Flamingo II, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Ice box
  • Radio
Trips booked with Coyote Sportfishing – Flamingo II include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn International)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First mate
  • Lunch
Coyote Sportfishing – Flamingo II offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
Coyote Sportfishing – Flamingo II offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Coyote Sportfishing – Flamingo II include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Snowy)
  • Grouper (Spotted)
  • Jack (Pacific Crevalle)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ladyfish
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)

Your operator

Coyote Sportfishing
Coyote Sportfishing

Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

1 Fishing Report
170 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2014

Coyote Sportfishing has been operating in Tamarindo since 1993 and since then, they have strived to provide an exceptional fishing experience for guests of all ages and skill levels. Their main goal is that you enjoy the art of fishing. Offering excellent customer service is what they are well known for and their boats are to match every budget – they want your time fishing in Costa Rica to be incredible!

Our Team
Frank B.

Frank B.

Captain

Jose C.

Jose C.

First mate

Milton C.

Milton C.

First mate

Mario R.

Mario R.

First mate

Victor C.

Victor C.

First mate

Isaac M.

Isaac M.

First mate

Coyote Sportfishing
Coyote Sportfishing
1
reports
170
reviews
2014
member since
~1h
response
Coyote Sportfishing has been operating in Tamarindo since 1993 and since then, they have strived to provide an exceptional fishing experience for guests of all ages and skill levels. Their main goal is that you enjoy the art of fishing. Offering excellent customer service is what they are well known for and their boats are to match every budget – they want your time fishing in Costa Rica to be incredible!
The crew
Frank B.
Frank B.
Captain
Jose C.
Jose C.
First mate
Milton C.
Milton C.
First mate
Mario R.
Mario R.
First mate
Victor C.
Victor C.
First mate
Isaac M.
Isaac M.
First mate

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Snowy Grouper
Snowy Grouper
Spotted Grouper
Spotted Grouper
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Snowy Grouper
Snowy Grouper
Spotted Grouper
Spotted Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • FISH ON 20 minutes in! WOW
    Kristal W.
    Kristal W.
  • Sailfish surprise and a crew that’s amazing with kids
    Suraj J.
    Suraj J.
  • big hearted crew with humor
    Fredrik T.
    Fredrik T.
  • Perserverance
    Jenna L.
    Jenna L.
  • BIG BLUE
    Wade G.
    Wade G.
  • AMAZING!!!!
    Ld H.
    Ld H.
  • Amazing experience
    Ben P.
    Ben P.
  • Great Trip!
    David H.
    David H.
  • Good times
    Robert P.
    Robert P.
  • Great 3/4 Day Trip
    Chris C.
    Chris C.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1987
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Game Fisher
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yanmar
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
22 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
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Ice box
Radio
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn International
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First mate
Lunch

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

 PayPal

 Bank transfer

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

What’s biting in Tamarindo right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
Marlin (Black)Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)Marlin (Striped)
Tuna (Skipjack)Tuna (Skipjack)

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