One of our top picks in Jacó. Tuna Bite is a 37’ vessel operated by Captain Howard, equipped with a standard selection of marine electronics and navigational utilities, including GPS, radio and FishFinder. The vessel can accommodate up to 6 fishermen per trip, with all the rods, reels and lures necessary for a Jaco fishing excursion provided by the crew. The boat also features a toilet on board as well as a multimedia system for your enjoyment.

As for the on-board fishing equipment, Tuna Bite is outfitted with all the necessary tackle, outriggers as well as a center fighting chair for the stronger bites. Capt. Howard specializes in both light tackle and deep sea fishing, and enjoys providing his guests with memorable fishing experiences, doing everything he can to put his clients on fish.

Costa Rica is famous for its deep sea fishing potential. Depending on the season, the offshore fishing grounds are abundant with the likes of Marlin (Blue, Black and Striped), Sailfish, Wahoo, Tuna, Mahi Mahi as well as a variety of other species, depending on the season. If you’d like to have your catch cleaned and filleted following the trip, the Tuna Bite crew will be happy to do, so long as the species in question is not fished for on a strict catch and release basis.