Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist 

4.8/5 (63 reviews)
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 Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, PU 60601, Costa Rica

Running angling trips out of Quepos, 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

23 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
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Highlights

 Live Bait
 Pickup Included
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Snorkeling Equipment
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Food (Snacks)

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5 Hour Trip – Inshore

 In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:45 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $640 
Half day inshore afternoon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $640 
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:45 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $850 
Full Day Trip – Inshore

 In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:45 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $950 
Full day offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:45 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Jul 1
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,100 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 63 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (216)

I had a great time with Ricardo and his worker. I went out twice this week and caught some big fish. The driver of the boat even filleted the fish for us to take home.
I had a great time with Ricardo and his worker. I went out twice this week and caught some big fish. The driver of the boat even filleted the fish for us to take home.
I had a great time with Ricardo and his worker. I went out twice this week and caught some big fish. The driver of the boat even filleted the fish for us to take home.
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

93%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

95%

Satisfied with the boat

95%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

98%

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Ashlee H.
Ashlee H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

2 Days of Non Stop Action

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Inshore on February 26, 2025

We had a great time with Captain Ricardo and Carlos. We booked two full day trips with them as our main goal in Costa Rica was to catch a rooster fish. Our first day out we had a lot of hook ups on possible rooster fish and we landed a nice one and a very large surprise snook. After that we changed spots and caught a variety of species jack crevalle, big eye jack, cubera snappers, rainbow runners and blue runners. We caught multiple “fish of a lifetime” on this trip and the action was nonstop it was one of the best days of fishing we ever had. Our second day we targeted roosters in the morning again and ended up with 4 on the boat and even more hook ups and a nice jack crevalle. Once we both had the rooster fish we were looking for (and even a double rooster!) we went in search of more snappers where we had lots of hook ups and got two nice ones in the boat. It was such a great time and I would highly recommend fishing with Captain Ricardo and Carlos, they are fish whisperers and are great at what they do. If you are looking for action you definitely want to fish with these guys, it’s non stop season! Can’t wait to come back and try for a triple tail!

We had a great time with Captain Ricardo and Carlos. We booked two full day trips with them as our main goal in Costa Rica was to catch a rooster fish. Our first day out we had a lot of hook ups on possible rooster fish and we landed a nice one and a very large surprise snook. After that we changed spots and caught a variety of species jack crevalle, big eye jack, cubera snappers, rainbow runners and blue runners. We caught multiple “fish of a lifetime” on this trip and the action was nonstop...  

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 Ashlee H. recommends Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist
Ricardo Puliti
Ricardo Puliti (The Captain)
Replied on February 27, 2025
Thank yuo yuo are always welcome no stop season.
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Kevin L.
Kevin L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Did great job on a less than ideal day

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip – Inshore on April 13, 2025

Ricardo did a very professional job of getting us on fish on a pretty bumpy half day. We had to run north for bait and it was too rough to try roosters there. Plan B we ran to the fish farm and were able to tangle with some nice Jacks. We left there and ran south to try to get a Rooster fish. I was fortunate to catch a nice one before we called it a day. The boat was well kept and captain and mate worked hard to get us our fish. I’d highly recommend booking with Idra.

Ricardo did a very professional job of getting us on fish on a pretty bumpy half day. We had to run north for bait and it was too rough to try roosters there. Plan B we ran to the fish farm and were able to tangle with some nice Jacks. We left there and ran south to try to get a Rooster fish. I was fortunate to catch a nice one before we called it a day. The boat was well kept and captain and mate worked hard to get us our fish. I’d highly recommend booking with Idra.  

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 Kevin L. recommends Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist
Ricardo Puliti
Ricardo Puliti (The Captain)
Replied on April 13, 2025
Thank yuo Kevin
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ALLAN C.
ALLAN C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Rooster Grande

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5 Hour Trip – Inshore on January 3, 2025

While searching for a guide for a near shore fishing trip with my family I found Capt. Ricardo Puliti and the Idra II of Quepos. After booking a trip online I was promptly contacted by Ricardo so that he could better understand the group ( my two grandchildren, my son, and me -- fishing skills from beginner to experienced) as well as our goals for the trip. Having read several articles about the roosterfish endemic to Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, I asked that we spend at least some of the trip focusing on this beautiful and challenging fish. I did not disclose that I am a retired saltwater flyfishing guide to encourage that even the most basic advice would be given during our trip. On the day of our trip we headed down the coast to a spot close to the surf and bordered by the mouths of two rivers where Capt. Ricardo and Carlos had found roosterfish on previous trips. Almost immediately my nine year old granddaughter landed our first rooster. Within the first hour we had six bites, lost one, and everyone had landed a fish! As the tide changed we encountered a dry spell in which the only excitement came from a small hammerhead shark that showed up for a photo prior to its release. After the tide receded further we got a strike that Ricardo and Carlos immediately recognized as a large roosterfish. While Carlos backed the boat, Ricado coached me while I fought the fish on a short saltwater rod and barrel reel with which my experience is relatively limited. After ten minutes of muscle tiring back and forth battle we landed a sixty inch behemoth! High fives and hugs around, a photo op, and we returned our roosterfish to hopefully foster many offspring. Want to try for a lifetime experience? Book the Idra II and Capt. Ricardo Puliti! -- Capt. Allan Crowther, Beaufort on the Fly

While searching for a guide for a near shore fishing trip with my family I found Capt. Ricardo Puliti and the Idra II of Quepos. After booking a trip online I was promptly contacted by Ricardo so that he could better understand the group ( my two grandchildren, my son, and me -- fishing skills from beginner to experienced) as well as our goals for the trip. Having read several articles about the roosterfish endemic to Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, I asked that we spend at least some of the trip...  

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 ALLAN C. recommends Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist
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Ricardo Puliti
Ricardo Puliti (The Captain)
Replied on January 6, 2025
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Henry T.
Henry T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Roosterfish King

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip – Inshore on October 24, 2024

The # one fish on my agenda For this trip to costa Rica was to catch a Roosterfish. I find they are not in season. No one catching. After 4 great enjoyable and productive fishing trips ,still no Rooster. Asked around the docks & this guy idea was mentioned. Well why not ? Last minute, night before I got lucky booked trip for morning. Canceled all my Jungle tours for another chance at a rooster. Was tough. No bites these guys pulled out all the stops, all there tricks and techniques. And as the trip was coming to end we hooked up and landed my Rooster. They Call Him Roosterfish king for a reason. What more can I say.

The # one fish on my agenda For this trip to costa Rica was to catch a Roosterfish. I find they are not in season. No one catching. After 4 great enjoyable and productive fishing trips ,still no Rooster. Asked around the docks & this guy idea was mentioned. Well why not ? Last minute, night before I got lucky booked trip for morning. Canceled all my Jungle tours for another chance at a rooster. Was tough. No bites these guys pulled out all the stops, all there tricks and techniques. And as...  

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 Henry T. recommends Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist
Ricardo Puliti
Ricardo Puliti (The Captain)
Replied on October 25, 2024
Thank yuo Henry yuo are very kind for me catch a roosterfish is always a great moment dont metter if i catch hundreds of them is always like the first time.
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Isaac H.
Isaac H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

They know how to fish

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 31, 2024

Booked a charter with Idra Sportfishing and he told me where to be and when. Met them at the marina and they where friendly and excited to catch fish. I wanted to chase a rooster fish but durning my stay in quapos, Ricardo informed me it was a bad time of year to fish for them for they where hard to find. He did not shoot down the idea but redirected us to tuna fishing to make sure we caught fish and had the best trip possible. That moring we caught plenty of tuna including bonita and yellowfin tuna. Later in the charter we did attempt to catch rooster fish but did not have any success due to the wrong time of year. Ricardo and his co captain made great conversation and showed there skills from driving the boat to running the rods and picking where to look for fish. When a fish bites there just as excited as you are and do everything possible to land it in the boat. These guys are great and will do everything they can to get you in the fish. I will definitely be fishing with them again when I'm back in Costa Rica.

Booked a charter with Idra Sportfishing and he told me where to be and when. Met them at the marina and they where friendly and excited to catch fish. I wanted to chase a rooster fish but durning my stay in quapos, Ricardo informed me it was a bad time of year to fish for them for they where hard to find. He did not shoot down the idea but redirected us to tuna fishing to make sure we caught fish and had the best trip possible. That moring we caught plenty of tuna including bonita and yellowfin...  

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 Isaac H. recommends Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist
Ricardo Puliti
Ricardo Puliti (The Captain)
Replied on July 31, 2024
Thank yuo yuo are very kind
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FAQs about Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist

What are the trip rates for Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist?

Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $640 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (5 hours)
  • US $640 per group - Half day inshore afternoon (5 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (7 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Full Day Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Full day offshore (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist?

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
What's included in the trip price with Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist?

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)
What types of fishing does Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist offer?

Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist offers the following type of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing (target roosterfish snapper snook occasionally mai)
What fishing techniques does Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist offer?

Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Which fish species can I catch with Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist?

Top targeted fish species with Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist include:

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

Meet your captain

Ricardo Puliti

Quepos, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

31 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
63 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2020
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

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

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

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2008
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Costa Boat
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Mercury sea pro
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

Where you can fish

Inshore Fishing

target roosterfish snapper snook occasionally mai

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

What's on board

Toilet

a small portatil toilett inside the console

GPS

Fishfinder

Snorkeling Equipment

in request

Live Bait Well

Outriggers

Ice Box

Included in the 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.

Listing policies

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 to 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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