El Jobo Sport Fishing
+72There’s a fish with your name on it in El Jobo and El Jobo Sport Fishing will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Jose knows them forwards and back.
Species like Amberjack, Great Barracuda, Bonito, Mahi Mahi, Almaco Jack, Jack Crevalle, Horse-eye Jack, African Pompano Jack, Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Needlefish, Rainbow Runner, and more can be found in these waters if conditions are right. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. Capt. Jose also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.
Your trip begins aboard a 28’ center console with space for 5 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, along with lures. Live bait is available, but it’s good to ask about this so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.
You’ll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. Mates often work for tips and it’s customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.
Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks included on board.
Now, time to hit the water with El Jobo Sport Fishing!
Captain
Jose Collado
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What are the trip rates for El Jobo Sport Fishing?
El Jobo Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
- US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
- US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
- US $700 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $850 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with El Jobo Sport Fishing?
When you book a trip with El Jobo Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Live Bait Well
- Multimedia System
- Outriggers
- Tuna Tubes
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with El Jobo Sport Fishing?
Trips booked with El Jobo Sport Fishing include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks
- Drinks
- First Mate
- Fishing License
- Lunch
- Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does El Jobo Sport Fishing offer?
El Jobo Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does El Jobo Sport Fishing offer?
El Jobo Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly Fishing (We have on Gear)
- Handline
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with El Jobo Sport Fishing?
Top targeted fish species with El Jobo Sport Fishing include:
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Great)
- Bonito
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Jack (African Pompano)
- Jack (Almaco)
- Jack (Horse-eye)
- Jack Crevalle
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Needlefish
- Rainbow Runner
Your captain
El Jobo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
With over 24 years of experience, Capt. Jose ensures every angler enjoys a successful and safe trip with El Jobo Sport Fishing. This area is known for Blue Marlin,Amberjack and Rainbow Runner and you'll get to catch them using bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, fly fishing, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Jose C.
Captain
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
We have on Gear
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Outriggers
Tuna Tubes
Ice Box
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License
Lunch
Fly Fishing Equipment
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in El Jobo right now
Amberjack
Barracuda (Great)
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack (African Pompano)
Jack Crevalle
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)
Rainbow Runner