Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist 

4.8
(101 reviews)
 Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, PU 60601, Costa Rica

Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist 

Quepos, PU, Costa Rica
27 ft
5
4.8
(101 reviews)

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.

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.

Ricardo Puliti
Captain
Ricardo Puliti
24 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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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
Jack Crevalle
Roosterfish
Barracuda (Pacific)
Spanish Mackerel
+1
US $560
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half day inshore afternoon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:10 PM
Jack Crevalle
Roosterfish
Snook
Barracuda (Pacific)
+3
US $670
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip – Inshore
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Jack Crevalle
Roosterfish
Snapper (Red)
+6
US $680
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
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
US $850
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
Roosterfish
Snapper (Red)
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
+6
US $880
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
+2
US $960
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
Jack Crevalle
Roosterfish
Snapper (Red)
Snook
+8
US $980
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full day offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
Tuna (Yellowfin)
+3
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating

4.8
101 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (367)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (101)

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Kirk Williams
Kirk Williams
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Excellent in every way
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on March 23, 20262 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:
Roosterfish
Red Snapper
Snook
Bigeye Trevally
Ricardo Puliti
Response from Captain

thank yuo for yuor very kind comment yuo are always welcome

Adrianne Babbit
Adrianne Babbit
Member since 2026
5.0
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:
Roosterfish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Ricardo Puliti
Response from Captain

thank yuo my friends

Stefan Miller
Stefan Miller
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Full day Inshore
Full Day Trip – Inshore on April 17, 20262 adults

This was a dream trip of mine for a long time. The crew worked their tails off to make sure me and the wife got put onto fish and had an absolute blast. Managed to land my very first Snook ever and it was a monster of a fish! The wife has almost zero fishing experience and they were very helpful directing her how to land a beautiful rooster.The guys were friendly, engaging, and overall very pleasant to be around for a full day trip. Would highly recommend, and if I ever make it back to Quepos I will be calling Ricardo for another adventure!

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Roosterfish
Snook
Needlefish
Ricardo Puliti
Response from Captain

thanks yuo are always welcome

Dao Vuong
Dao Vuong
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome fishing trip
Half day inshore afternoon on June 10, 20265 adults

Our family of five had a great half day inshore fishing with Captain Ricardo and Carlos. They were welcoming, professional and competent. They took us to where the action was and we were soon catching fish! Using light tackles and top lures, we caught over 15 mahi mahi and nearly caught 5-6 more over only 3 hours! Carlos then filletted the fish and the crew treated us to the freshest mahi mahi sashimi you will ever have. Our girls and we had a great time and the best fishing trip ever!

Ricardo Puliti
Response from Captain

thank yuo i am very happy that yuo have a great experience with us tight lines hope see yuo again

Albin Arias Juárez
Albin Arias Juárez
Member since 2026
5.0
Half day trip with Captain Carlos
Half day inshore afternoon on April 21, 2026

We had the most wonderful experience with Captain Carlos, Raúl and Mariana. The objective of our trip was to learn and experience fishing with and experimented crew, and we were not disappointed. Every question we had, the crew was able to answer with plenty of detail and in friendly manner. We definitely enjoyed every minute of the experience, and would be more than happy to repeat this experience, hopefully a full day next time.

Reported catch:
Roosterfish
Pacific Barracuda
Ricardo Puliti
Response from Captain

thank yuo my new friends

FAQs about Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist

Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $560 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Sunset trolling fishing for family (3 hours)
  • US $670 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half day inshore afternoon (5 hours)
  • US $680 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (5 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Half day offshore for mahi mahi s (5 hours)
  • US $880 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (7 hours)
  • US $960 per group - 3/4 offshore (7 hours)
  • US $980 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Full day offshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet a small portatil toilett inside the console
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment in request
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Caught during the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (yes no problem no charge anything)
  • Snacks (sandiwiches only 3/4 and full day half day only fruits)
  • Drinks (water soft drinks coca cola ect same beer)
  • First mate (we considering the 15% or 20% yes the most of the charters is with 2 crew)
Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (target roosterfish snapper snook occasionally mai)
Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist include:
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Roosterfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Ricardo Puliti
Ricardo Puliti

Quepos, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

45 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
101 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2020

We are a small company but with a big soul, where you'll be treated as one of our best friends. We specialize in inshore fishing with live bait and prefer light fishing equipment to make the most of the sensation of the fights. We practice the catch and release of some of the fish species such as Roosterfish. Our motto is 'No stop season.'

Our Team
Riccardo P.

Riccardo P.

Captain

Carlos L.

Carlos L.

Captain

Ricardo Puliti
Ricardo Puliti
Fully verified
45
reports
101
reviews
2020
member since
~1h
response
We are a small company but with a big soul, where you'll be treated as one of our best friends. We specialize in inshore fishing with live bait and prefer light fishing equipment to make the most of the sensation of the fights. We practice the catch and release of some of the fish species such as Roosterfish. Our motto is 'No stop season.'
The crew
Riccardo P.
Riccardo P.
Captain
Carlos L.
Carlos L.
Captain

The fish you can target

Pacific Barracuda
Pacific Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Tripletail
Tripletail
Pacific Barracuda
Pacific Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper

Real catches by this captain

  • what an incredible day!
    Ann G.
    Ann G.
  • Great Guys, Bad Fishing.
    Jaime V.
    Jaime V.
  • great day!
    Ryan A.
    Ryan A.
  • Awesome fishing trip
    Dao V.
    Dao V.
  • Amazing trip
    Alexander B.
    Alexander B.
  • Carlos and Ricardo were very nice.  The fishing was not good but we caught 3 mahi mahi
    Jason M.
    Jason M.
  • Top experience, highly recommend
    Mo K.
    Mo K.
  • Full day Inshore
    Stefan M.
    Stefan M.
  • Excellent in every way
    Kirk W.
    Kirk W.
  • Great day of inshore fishing!
    Mike M.
    Mike M.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Other
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2008
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Costa Boat
Boat type
Consola central
Engine model
Mercury sea pro
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
target roosterfish snapper snook occasionally mai

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
a small portatil toilett inside the console
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
in request
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Caught during the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
yes no problem no charge anything
Snacks
sandiwiches only 3/4 and full day half day only fruits
Drinks
water soft drinks coca cola ect same beer
First mate
we considering the 15% or 20% yes the most of the charters is with 2 crew

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Quepos to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
we bring kids of all age with parents
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

What’s biting in Quepos right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
RoosterfishRoosterfish
Snapper (Cubera)Snapper (Cubera)
SnookSnook
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel

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