Hidalgo Sportsfishing
Important detail. Costa Rican laws state that all sport fishing clients must cancel their personal fishing licenses so that we can enjoy a healthy activity. If you're ready to enjoy fishing in Quepos, book a trip with Hidalgo Sportsfishing. Captain Jose will be your guide, allowing you to benefit from years of knowledge and experience.
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Amberjack, Barracuda, Bonito, Mahi Mahi, Red Grouper, Lobster, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Roosterfish, Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Tuna, and whatever else is biting. On these trips, you can expect to troll. For the more adventurous among you, there's spearfishing. You can take home any fish you catch, assuming they're legal to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that's dinner!
You'll be fishing aboard a 23' Bay boat with space for 6 passengers. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. There will be light snacks and drinks on board, and you'll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish and make the most of your trip. A 10%–20% tip at the end of the day is customary to show appreciation for their hard work.
, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish. It's always wise to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and a hat.
Now and then, the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen with Hidalgo Sportsfishing!
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Good experience
92%
Appropriate for children
92%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
93%
Caught fish
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Great Day Fishing with Hidalgo Sportfishing
Half Day/ Offshore AM ☀️ 5hrs on April 21, 2025
We had an amazing day fishing with Hidalgo Sportfishing! While getting on the boat was a bit chaotic due to security at the dock (they didn’t speak English, and directions weren’t very clear), once we were on the boat, everything went smoothly. The crew worked hard the entire trip to get us on fish while we relaxed. In addition to the great fishing effort, they provided excellent sandwiches, plenty of drinks, great company, and fresh fruit snacks throughout the day. To top it all off, they let us snorkel and relax at the end of the trip — a perfect way to wind down after a fun day on the water. The only downside was that I wasn’t super satisfied with the pictures taken of our catch, and I felt a bit rushed to get the fish back in the water. But at the end of the day, we’re there to fish, not to take photos. Overall, I’d highly recommend Hidalgo Sportfishing for anyone looking for a top-notch fishing adventure in Costa Rica!
We had an amazing day fishing with Hidalgo Sportfishing! While getting on the boat was a bit chaotic due to security at the dock (they didn’t speak English, and directions weren’t very clear), once we were on the boat, everything went smoothly. The crew worked hard the entire trip to get us on fish while we relaxed. In addition to the great fishing effort, they provided excellent sandwiches, plenty of drinks, great company, and fresh fruit snacks throughout the day. To top it all off, they let...
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100% RECOMMEND THIS CHARTER!
5 Hour Trip – Offshore on January 31, 2025
my friends and i were visiting costa rica and wanted to go fishing and this charter met all of our expectations and then some! the crew was extremely friendly and skilled at their job, they had drinks, snacks and even fresh fruit! we chose the 5 hour offshore trip so we started by catching live bait and then went further off shore and caught multiple fish! after we were done fishing we even got to go to an amazing snorkeling spot and see all sorts of beautiful fish! if you’re visiting quepos and want to go fishing, don’t hesitate to book this charter i promise it wont disappoint!
my friends and i were visiting costa rica and wanted to go fishing and this charter met all of our expectations and then some! the crew was extremely friendly and skilled at their job, they had drinks, snacks and even fresh fruit! we chose the 5 hour offshore trip so we started by catching live bait and then went further off shore and caught multiple fish! after we were done fishing we even got to go to an amazing snorkeling spot and see all sorts of beautiful fish! if you’re visiting quepos...
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Hooked my dream catch!
Full day trip – Inshore on April 11, 2025
Hidalgo Sportfishing gave me one of the best fishing experiences of my life. From start to finish, this was a white glove, top-tier trip. I came in with a dream list — mahi-mahi, triple tail, snapper — we landed every single one, and then some. From the moment we set out, the crew was dialed in. Big shoutout to Jose, Mike, and Jeff — these guys made the trip not only successful but genuinely enjoyable. They knew where to go, how to work the lines, and were all-around great company. Best fishing charter in Costa Rica!
Hidalgo Sportfishing gave me one of the best fishing experiences of my life. From start to finish, this was a white glove, top-tier trip. I came in with a dream list — mahi-mahi, triple tail, snapper — we landed every single one, and then some. From the moment we set out, the crew was dialed in. Big shoutout to Jose, Mike, and Jeff — these guys made the trip not only successful but genuinely enjoyable. They knew where to go, how to work the lines, and were all-around great company. Best fishing...
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Hidalgo Sports Fishing
Half Day/ Offshore AM ☀️ 5hrs on May 3, 2025
Great 1/2 day trip with Mike and Jose. Caught tons of Amber Jacks, Crevalle Jacks blue and rainbow runners. Probably 20 fish in all. Great instruction for those who need it, all the gear we needed. Plenty of snacks and drinks. They even filleted some of our catch and recommendation and a good restaurant (Tentaction) in Quepos to cook it .Highly recommend it!
Great 1/2 day trip with Mike and Jose. Caught tons of Amber Jacks, Crevalle Jacks blue and rainbow runners. Probably 20 fish in all. Great instruction for those who need it, all the gear we needed. Plenty of snacks and drinks. They even filleted some of our catch and recommendation and a good restaurant (Tentaction) in Quepos to cook it .Highly recommend it!
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Catered to all of our needs
5 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 31, 2024
They were great and super friendly. Being our first time fishing, they did all of the difficult tasks for us and taught us what to do. We caught 3 mahi mahi, 2 bonito, and 1 yellow fin tuna. I really wanted to see whales, catch a marlin/sail fish for pictures, and mahi mahi to cook. They spent the first few hours trying their hardest to find the marlin/sail fish but we were unable to find one. To make up for this, they let us stay a little longer until we were content with the other fish that we caught. We did see whales from a distance, and had plenty of fish that we were planning to eat. They provided us some very delicious and much needed snacks, drinks, and pineapple. We listened to music the whole time, and they pointed out lots of different things in the water like turtles and fish. At the end they prepared the fish for us to conveniently take home, and we had some of the best meals in our life at a “catch and cook” restaurant that they also recommended.
They were great and super friendly. Being our first time fishing, they did all of the difficult tasks for us and taught us what to do. We caught 3 mahi mahi, 2 bonito, and 1 yellow fin tuna. I really wanted to see whales, catch a marlin/sail fish for pictures, and mahi mahi to cook. They spent the first few hours trying their hardest to find the marlin/sail fish but we were unable to find one. To make up for this, they let us stay a little longer until we were content with the other fish that...
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