Top Notch Fishing Costa Rica

5.0/5 (11 reviews)

Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, PU 60601, Costa Rica–

5.0/5 (11 reviews)

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Marina Pez Vela

Quepos, PU, Costa Rica

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Running angling trips out of Quepos, Top Notch Fishing Costa Rica invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Capt. Rolando and the crew will do their best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. They specialize in bottom fishing and trolling all to get you on that bite. This involves 4 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Roosterfish, Tuna, Marlin, and Wahoo, depending on the season and conditions of the day.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 45' Viking boat that can safely take up to 8 anglers. This boat features a toilet, an AC, an ice box, and a fighting chair.

When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price. Please keep in mind you'll need to get a fishing license before the start of the trip. You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Here to help you with anything you need, the first mate will be on hand during the trip. Leaving a cash tip for a job well done is customary (20%) and much appreciated.

You'll find free snacks and drinks on the boat for your convenience, but you're always welcome to pack your own drinks and snacks should you want to.

Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Top Notch Fishing Costa Rica.

Running angling trips out of Quepos, Top Notch Fishing Costa Rica invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 45' Viking boat that can safely take up to 8 anglers. This boat features a toilet, an AC, an ice box, and a fighting chair.

Here to help you with anything you need, the first mate will be on hand during the trip. Leaving a cash tip for a job well done is customary (20%) and much appreciated.

You'll find free snacks and drinks on the boat for your convenience, but you're always welcome to pack your own drinks and snacks should you want to.

Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Top Notch Fishing Costa Rica.

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Fishing license

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Toilet

Child friendly

Air conditioning

Popular features

Fishing license

Drinks

Toilet

Child friendly

Air conditioning

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Daniel Vecchio

Repeat angler

Florida, US

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Member since 2023

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2 trips

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The best charter on earth.

3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on May 9, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

to begin with they were very communicative even though I booked last minute we arrived 15 minutes late. The crew and captain was waiting for us to help us find the boat and the areas we needed to do paperwork from the time we got on the boat till the time we got off the boat, Service was top-notch and I truly mean that we brought my sons who are 4and 7 years old. They made sure to put them on the Fish within minutes of our lines, hitting the water they got to experience sitting in the fighting chair and bringing in mahi after mahi after we filled the bucket up with mahi we went and targeted Bill Fish it's been a goal of mine and I've traveled the world looking for sailfish and Marlin after about 30 minutes of trolling bam 102 inch beautiful sailfish landed with pictures. It was absolutely incredible. Now it's talk about the crew in the boat. The boat was pristine condition. Extremely comfortable with every amenity you could fathom the bed in the front was nice after fishing to lay down and take a little rest on the way in the couches were comfortable. The furniture was in great shape the beer, the food everything that was offered to us was great. It is extremely hot here in Costa Rica so having the Viking cabin to a nice 70° was just incredible when my kids got tired. They were able to lay on the couch and take a nap while Dad and Mom kept fishing. I will be back and I've already referred them to my friends. Thank you so much guys for caring about your customer so much.

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Josh Holmes

Repeat angler

Florida, US

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Member since 2025

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3 trips

5.0

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best charter yet in Costa

Half Day Trip – Inshore on May 6, 2026 • 5 adults

the boat was great and the name is perfect! the captain and crew were too notch! they were prepared and ready for everything we needed. i would highly recommend these guys!!!

Response from Captain

May 9, 2026

Awesome! Top Notch! You can't beat it for a 1/2 day offshore back by lunch. We love to fish and are always ready for anything.  Thanks so much for fishing with us!

Jackson Wooten

Repeat angler

Alabama, US

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Member since 2024

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3 trips

5.0

Verified

6 people 6 sails caught

Full Day Trip – Offshore on December 12, 2025 • 6 adults

amazing day of fishingbwe fished right down to the buzzer and even a littoe bit past. can not recommend this charter enough. very nice biat and and even nicer crew. they are all skilled and experts of their craft.

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December 13, 2025

Thanks again for fishing with us and for the kind words! That is very good to hear, because we work hard to keep it tTop Notch! i'm glad you had a great day. Next time we will get that Marlin.

Michael Mandell

Montana, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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Best charter in Quepos! They truly are top notch. 2 anglers 8 sailfish. An epic day

Full Day Trip – Offshore on March 4, 2026 • 2 adults

These guys are the best. Book with them you won't regret it.

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Seth Montgomery

Minnesota, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

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Full Day Trip – Offshore on January 31, 2026 • 6 adults

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Half Day Trip – Inshore

4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

US $1,250