Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist
4.8/5 (89 reviews)
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Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, PU 60601, Costa Rica–
Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist
4.8/5 (89)
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Angler's Choice
Marina Pez Vela
Quepos, PU, Costa Rica
Running angling trips out of Quepos in Marina Pez Vela with a safe parking and all the confort of a luxury marina. Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist invites you to discover everything this top-notch fishing destination has in store for you!
Capt. Ricardo is here to get you on some fish and make great memories together. He specializes in inshore fishing with live bait, which will be caught during the trip. You'll be using techniques like trolling, jigging, popping, and spinning, depending on what you're going after. As part of their 4 to 8-hour trips, you can target species like Mahi Mahi, Roosterfish, Snook, Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, and Tripletail, depending on the current season and weather conditions.
Your boat for the day will be a 27' Costa Boat that fits up to 4 anglers at any time. The boat comes with a toilet and ice box. The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. Fishing licenses aren't included, so make sure to get them prior to the trip. You can buy them at the marina (17 USD per person) and they are valid for a week.
You can keep anything you catch as long as it's legal to do so. Keep in mind that Roosterfish is 'catch and release' only. There will be a first mate on board to help you with anything you need. Tips for good service are always appreciated.
The boat will be supplied with snacks, and drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.
This is a children-friendly charter, so you're welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist.
Rating
4.8
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4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (319)
+313
What anglers say
95%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish
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Kirk Williams
5.0
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Excellent in every way
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on March 23, 2026 • 2 adults
This is the guide to use. The Captain, Ricardo, and his mate are both so friendly, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, helpful, and hard working to make sure you have the best chance at catching fish. The boat is beautiful and clean. They are organized and always prepared. I'm an avid fisherman and I work on a charter boat so I can attest to their dedication. I would recommend this charter for anyone, from a family of first timers to seasoned anglers. Ricardo and crew have you hands on and actually doing the fishing, while they provide instructions, as opposed to some other charters I've been on where the crew does all the work and just hands you the rod when a fish is hooked and say now reel it in. We caught many fish and a great variety, and not just little nuisance fish. Ricardo targeted and we caught rooster fish, snappers, snook, mahi, and many others. Even if we had not caught fish I would give a 5 star review because the effort they put in to make sure you have a great day and the best opportunity to catch fish was very evident. We will be going with him again during our stay.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 25, 2026
thank yuo for yuor very kind comment yuo are always welcome
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Adrianne Babbit
Montevallo, Alabama
5.0
New
Half Day Inshore Trip
5 Hour Trip – Inshore on March 26, 2026
We went on a half day inshore trip with Riccardo and Carlos to target roosterfish and ended up catching 3!! Riccardo and Carlos were so energetic and friendly and made the experience so much fun. We enjoyed it so much that we went back out the next day to target Mahi for my younger kids and they caught 11 Mahi and a Wahoo! Carlos cleaned some of the fish for us and we were able to bring it to one of the marina restaurants to have cooked fresh for dinner. We had such a great experience and would highly recommend booking with Riccardo to anyone visiting Manuel Antonio!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 31, 2026
thank yuo my friends
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Ron Kovler
5.0
Verified
Challenging, but perseverance paid off
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on February 28, 2026 • 2 adults
Started off easily catching sardines for live bait, we meandered down the coastline to an area right off the beach that appeared to look very snooky. Then, my friend felt the bite with Captains Ricardo and Carlo knowing exactly what to do manipulating the boat and guiding my friend to land his first Rooster. Not too long after, bam! The reel screamed off. I picked up the pole from the rod holder. It's what I came for! Mr. Snook took a couple leaps with a valiant effort to try to free himself darting in all directions. Not to be bestest, I successfully brought him next to the boat as Ricardo lowered the net. In the meantime, from behind Ricardo, Carlo beat Ricardo to the punch as he sank a gaff into the fat. 20 pounder. Mission accomplished!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 1, 2026
thank yuo Ron for choice us yuo are always welcome
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Jake Beggin
Missoula, Montana
5.0
Half Day Trip with Captain Riccardo
5 Hour Trip – Inshore on February 26, 2026
I went to Costa Rica with my family and really wanted a fishing experience while in the area. Captain Riccardo gave me that and more. We took off on a sunny Thursday afternoon for several hours during which we caught more than a few fish. Riccardo and his crew were instantly like freinds and did an amazing job explaining everything to me and my family. Within one hour I landed a mahi mahi and my family several others. I also landed a huge Snook a couple hours later, all of which we took home to enjoy.
After we got back to the dock Captain Riccardo personally took me to the grocery store and helped me pick out ingredients for his secret ceviche recipe and then drove us all back to the house we rented. This was an amazing trip and great value for the price. I will certainly be recommending that anyone in the area takes a trip on his boat. You WILL NOT be disappointed.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 4, 2026
thank yuo welcome in costa rica
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Andy McNeel
5.0
Verified
Epic half day
5 Hour Trip – Inshore on February 17, 2026 • 2 adults
We started the day with a short run to load up on bait and filled the livewell with sardines in no time. Before we were even finished, the guys had us hooked up on a big jack and a Spanish mackerel, the action started immediately.
After that, we made a quick run to target roosterfish. We ended up catching four, including two really solid fish. It was truly an epic day on the water and one I'll never forget.
Ricardo and Carlos were outstanding from start to finish , professional, dialed in, and worked hard to put us on fish all day. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for an incredible experience.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
February 17, 2026
thank yuo for choice us yuo are very kind couple
0
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Sunset trolling fishing for family
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 2:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Dec 1 - Apr 15
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 6:45 AM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half day inshore afternoon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half day offshore for mahi mahi s
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 6:45 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 15 - Apr 15
US $720
Entire boat: up to 5 people
US $720
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip
starts at 6:45 AM
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 6:45 AM
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $950
Entire boat: up to 5 people
US $950
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full day offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 6:45 AM
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 5 people
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating
4.8
89 reviews
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81
4
4
3
4
2
0
1
0
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (319)
+313
What anglers say
95%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish
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Kirk Williams
5.0
Verified
New
Excellent in every way
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on March 23, 2026 • 2 adults
This is the guide to use. The Captain, Ricardo, and his mate are both so friendly, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, helpful, and hard working to make sure you have the best chance at catching fish. The boat is beautiful and clean. They are organized and always prepared. I'm an avid fisherman and I work on a charter boat so I can attest to their dedication. I would recommend this charter for anyone, from a family of first timers to seasoned anglers. Ricardo and crew have you hands on and actually doing the fishing, while they provide instructions, as opposed to some other charters I've been on where the crew does all the work and just hands you the rod when a fish is hooked and say now reel it in. We caught many fish and a great variety, and not just little nuisance fish. Ricardo targeted and we caught rooster fish, snappers, snook, mahi, and many others. Even if we had not caught fish I would give a 5 star review because the effort they put in to make sure you have a great day and the best opportunity to catch fish was very evident. We will be going with him again during our stay.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 25, 2026
thank yuo for yuor very kind comment yuo are always welcome
0
Adrianne Babbit
Montevallo, Alabama
5.0
New
Half Day Inshore Trip
5 Hour Trip – Inshore on March 26, 2026
We went on a half day inshore trip with Riccardo and Carlos to target roosterfish and ended up catching 3!! Riccardo and Carlos were so energetic and friendly and made the experience so much fun. We enjoyed it so much that we went back out the next day to target Mahi for my younger kids and they caught 11 Mahi and a Wahoo! Carlos cleaned some of the fish for us and we were able to bring it to one of the marina restaurants to have cooked fresh for dinner. We had such a great experience and would highly recommend booking with Riccardo to anyone visiting Manuel Antonio!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 31, 2026
thank yuo my friends
0
Ron Kovler
5.0
Verified
Challenging, but perseverance paid off
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on February 28, 2026 • 2 adults
Started off easily catching sardines for live bait, we meandered down the coastline to an area right off the beach that appeared to look very snooky. Then, my friend felt the bite with Captains Ricardo and Carlo knowing exactly what to do manipulating the boat and guiding my friend to land his first Rooster. Not too long after, bam! The reel screamed off. I picked up the pole from the rod holder. It's what I came for! Mr. Snook took a couple leaps with a valiant effort to try to free himself darting in all directions. Not to be bestest, I successfully brought him next to the boat as Ricardo lowered the net. In the meantime, from behind Ricardo, Carlo beat Ricardo to the punch as he sank a gaff into the fat. 20 pounder. Mission accomplished!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 1, 2026
thank yuo Ron for choice us yuo are always welcome
0
Jake Beggin
Missoula, Montana
5.0
Half Day Trip with Captain Riccardo
5 Hour Trip – Inshore on February 26, 2026
I went to Costa Rica with my family and really wanted a fishing experience while in the area. Captain Riccardo gave me that and more. We took off on a sunny Thursday afternoon for several hours during which we caught more than a few fish. Riccardo and his crew were instantly like freinds and did an amazing job explaining everything to me and my family. Within one hour I landed a mahi mahi and my family several others. I also landed a huge Snook a couple hours later, all of which we took home to enjoy.
After we got back to the dock Captain Riccardo personally took me to the grocery store and helped me pick out ingredients for his secret ceviche recipe and then drove us all back to the house we rented. This was an amazing trip and great value for the price. I will certainly be recommending that anyone in the area takes a trip on his boat. You WILL NOT be disappointed.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 4, 2026
thank yuo welcome in costa rica
0
Andy McNeel
5.0
Verified
Epic half day
5 Hour Trip – Inshore on February 17, 2026 • 2 adults
We started the day with a short run to load up on bait and filled the livewell with sardines in no time. Before we were even finished, the guys had us hooked up on a big jack and a Spanish mackerel, the action started immediately.
After that, we made a quick run to target roosterfish. We ended up catching four, including two really solid fish. It was truly an epic day on the water and one I'll never forget.
Ricardo and Carlos were outstanding from start to finish , professional, dialed in, and worked hard to put us on fish all day. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for an incredible experience.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
February 17, 2026
thank yuo for choice us yuo are very kind couple
0
FAQs about Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
Boat category
OtherCapacity
5 personsBoat length
27 ftYear built
2008Restored in
2024Boat manufacturer
Costa BoatBoat type
Consola centralEngine model
Mercury sea proPowered by
1 x 300HPMax cruising speed
28 knots