Sportfishing Cortez
Sportfishing Cortez
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If you're ready to go sport fishing in Quepos, come aboard the Dia Tuanis. Captain Javier will be your guide, which allows you to benefit from more than 19 years of knowledge and experience.
Around here, fishing is popular for Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Marlin, Cubera Snapper, Roosterfish, Sailfish, and more with any luck. During the trip, you might be spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Fish caught during the trip are yours to take home, so long as they're within the legal limit. The crew can even clean your catch for you. Have a cooler ready in the car!
Your fishing machine for the day is a 28' Shamrock offshore sport fishing with space for 4 passengers. It has outriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials, plus a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Javier will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Remember to bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but avoid hard liquor and glass bottles. There will be light snacks available on board.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. Mates often work for tips, and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip. You might need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
If you're ready to go sport fishing in Quepos, come aboard the Dia Tuanis. Captain Javier will be your guide, which allows you to benefit from more than 19 years of knowledge and experience.
Around here, fishing is popular for Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Marlin, Cubera Snapper, Roosterfish, Sailfish, and more with any luck. During the trip, you might be spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Fish caught during the trip are yours to take home, so long as they're within the legal limit. The crew can even clean your catch for you. Have a cooler ready in the car!
Your fishing machine for the day is a 28' Shamrock offshore sport fishing with space for 4 passengers. It has outriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials, plus a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Javier will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Remember to bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but avoid hard liquor and glass bottles. There will be light snacks available on board.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. Mates often work for tips, and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip. You might need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
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Theodore (ted) SuhRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat fishing 🎣 trip from Quepos!
3 Hours Inshore on July 30, 2026 • 3 adultsCaptain Lorenzo and First Mate Juan gave us an excellent fishing experience. My sons and I caught 4 types of fish including a mahi mahi and yellowfin tuna. We enjoyed seeing the wildlife at sea including seabirds and dolphins set against the beautiful mountain backdrop along the Costa Rican coast. At the end, they took photos of us with the fish and cleaned them for us. We highly recommend this for those looking for a wonderful fishing trip.
Jurrien Visscher5.0VerifiedA 6 out of 5 stars experience!
8 Full Day Offshore on February 13, 2026 • 2 adultsOn February 12th 2026 my wife and I went on a fishing trip with Javier Cortez and Fabiola of Waltrip&Cortez Sportfishing. We just booked a half day inshore fishing, just to get the taste and the hang of catching some of the beautiful Costa Rica n fishes, as it was fishing in the topical Pacific for us for the first time. Captain Javier and deckhand Fabiola first got us out many miles South to catch some baitfish which we need for catching the roosters later on. They let us catch many sardines and moonfish for bait and then also the barracuda showed up. Nice to catch some barracuda, but time to go because these were not the fish we’re after and the live bait well was already completely filled! From there we went to a serious good fishing spot far beyond all the other boats, really near the shore where the huge waves break. This to getting us on the largest roosters. In this almost “private” fishing spot Javier and Fabiola got us hooked onto some really nice roosters. Because all the fun we had, a detour for spotting a humpback whale and some manta ray’s, our booked half day fishing went almost into an full day of ultimate pleasure on this boat. The next day Javier and Fabiola took us out for a full day off-shore fishing to catch mahi mahi, yellowfin and sailfish which were on the bucket list for this day. And yes! They got us on these fish really quick. Within the first hour of fishing, 2 mahi mahi were already caught. Then we went spotting for the dolphins to try to catch my desired yellowfin, which often swim together. With over hundred dolphins in sight, the yellowfins should also be there. And were on it again! After a hour of real rope wrestling with a huge yellowfin, Javier helped me getting the yellowfin on board. And within 20 minutes they turned the hard fighting yellowfin into a delicious onboard carpaccio and a lot of tuna steak in the ice for our coming day’s BBQs. After a cooling down of my muscles and a very good lunch with plenty fruits, yellowfin carpaccio and well filled sandwiches, the trip went on to catch the other fish on my bucket list. Sailfish. And here we go again.., 2 beautiful sailfish hooked out of 4 bites within the next hours. Of course catch and release for these bill fish, but, with letting me into the open ocean, 40+ miles out, to perform the both sailfish releases…. What an exciting experience to do it this way! Letting us do the fishing by ourself and only providing the necessary hands and knowledge to lead us to the catches, made it an unforgettable experience with you! Also excellent onboard service with drinks, fruits and fresh meals! Javier and Fabiola, you both made our trips truly unforgettable. You both deserve 6 out of 5 stars! For the reader: if you also want an unforgettable fishing experience? Choose Waltrip&Cortez fishing! All regards from Holland
Matthijs VogesRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNewBest trip ever
3/4 Day Trip Offshore on September 19, 2026 • 1 adultWe caught exactly what I came for. The crew was excellent and highly experienced. They use real fish as bait, and that makes all the difference. All in all, a fantastic day.
Maxime Falconnet5.0VerifiedUnforgettable fishing expérience on the Pacific!
5Half day Trip (AM) inshore on August 20, 2026 • 2 adultsXavier and his assistant rock!!! They organised a great trip for my son and I! A morning fishing trip that my son will never forget! Pez Vuela and tunas were caught!! They took great care of us! Everything went perfectly smoothly from beginning to end!!! We highly recommend this business!
Jeffrey KvederisRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFantastic experiance!!
3/4 Day Trip Offshore on March 29, 2026 • 2 adultsWent on 3/4 day trip. Captain and 1st mate Adriel were experts in finding the fish. 4/4 on sailfish..The equipment was great (no lines snapping/fraying) that you find on some boats, but the expertise of the crew was the best. Friendly and eager to make it a great day!! Very kind with helpuming my wife on her time catching this size fish. Really great time!! Thank you both for a wonderful day!!
- Joseph LawlerRepeat angler5.0Verified
outstanding day on the water...
8 Full Day Offshore on March 9, 2026 • 1 adultJavier and crew did an awesome job. Had 5 sailfish on, caught 50lb Yellow fin Tuna. Saw several turtles, a big manta ray, and 300 to 400 dolphins attacking a shoal of small fish. Along with tuna from below, and sea birds diving in from the air!! Captain and mate were very helpful. We had enough drinks, snacks and fruit. I would fish with Javier again. Thanks for an awesome day on the water
Terri MarshallRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAwesome Day Fishing!
5Hour Trip off shore on June 28, 2026 • 2 adultsWe had a fabulous time fishing with Javier! His knowledge and pasdion for fishing was incredible. My 16 year old grandson caught two sailfish and we loved every minute!
Scott TingeyRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAmazing day in Quepos
8 Full Day Offshore on January 16, 2026 • 3 adultsJavier and crew were amazing. everything was taken care of perfectly and we caught a bunch of dailfish. it was my daughter’s first sail and a day she will always remember. I’ll be fishing again tomorrow and will definately book with Jacier in the future. Could not have been a better day!
Damian ZelmatRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBucket list fish achieved!
8 Full Day Offshore on April 10, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childAwesome, experienced captain and mate. Great communication with Captain from booking till end of trip. Caught 3 big sailfish!
James DemingRepeat angler5.0Verifiedsailfish and roosters
8 Full Day Offshore on January 15, 2026 • 2 adultswe went on a half day to catch rooster fish and after a slow day we ended up with 8 near the end of the trip. The tide wasn't right for the early bite. The second day we headed offshore for sailfish. We raised 8 hooked 6 and landed 4. Great trip with a great crew Pura Vida
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We were planning to go fishing in Quepos but he recommended fishing in Golfito since that’s where the fish were. It was a longer drive but we decided to trust him and make it. It was well worth it! We caught our fills worth, saw a school of dolphins, swam for a little and he spent extra time on the way back searching for a whale and her baby for us to see! We also found out that we caught way more fish then everyone else in Quepos. Very knowledgeable and friendly and has a great hand!
Hello my friend, thank you for your trust, it was a pleasure.
Captain Lorenzo and First Mate Juan gave us an excellent fishing experience. My sons and I caught 4 types of fish including a mahi mahi and yellowfin tuna. We enjoyed seeing the wildlife at sea including seabirds and dolphins set against the beautiful mountain backdrop along the Costa Rican coast. At the end, they took photos of us with the fish and cleaned them for us. We highly recommend this for those looking for a wonderful fishing trip.
Thank you for your trust, it was a pleasure to serve you.
On February 12th 2026 my wife and I went on a fishing trip with Javier Cortez and Fabiola of Waltrip&Cortez Sportfishing. We just booked a half day inshore fishing, just to get the taste and the hang of catching some of the beautiful Costa Rica n fishes, as it was fishing in the topical Pacific for us for the first time. Captain Javier and deckhand Fabiola first got us out many miles South to catch some baitfish which we need for catching the roosters later on. They let us catch many sardines and moonfish for bait and then also the barracuda showed up. Nice to catch some barracuda, but time to go because these were not the fish we’re after and the live bait well was already completely filled! From there we went to a serious good fishing spot far beyond all the other boats, really near the shore where the huge waves break. This to getting us on the largest roosters. In this almost “private” fishing spot Javier and Fabiola got us hooked onto some really nice roosters. Because all the fun we had, a detour for spotting a humpback whale and some manta ray’s, our booked half day fishing went almost into an full day of ultimate pleasure on this boat. The next day Javier and Fabiola took us out for a full day off-shore fishing to catch mahi mahi, yellowfin and sailfish which were on the bucket list for this day. And yes! They got us on these fish really quick. Within the first hour of fishing, 2 mahi mahi were already caught. Then we went spotting for the dolphins to try to catch my desired yellowfin, which often swim together. With over hundred dolphins in sight, the yellowfins should also be there. And were on it again! After a hour of real rope wrestling with a huge yellowfin, Javier helped me getting the yellowfin on board. And within 20 minutes they turned the hard fighting yellowfin into a delicious onboard carpaccio and a lot of tuna steak in the ice for our coming day’s BBQs. After a cooling down of my muscles and a very good lunch with plenty fruits, yellowfin carpaccio and well filled sandwiches, the trip went on to catch the other fish on my bucket list. Sailfish. And here we go again.., 2 beautiful sailfish hooked out of 4 bites within the next hours. Of course catch and release for these bill fish, but, with letting me into the open ocean, 40+ miles out, to perform the both sailfish releases…. What an exciting experience to do it this way! Letting us do the fishing by ourself and only providing the necessary hands and knowledge to lead us to the catches, made it an unforgettable experience with you! Also excellent onboard service with drinks, fruits and fresh meals! Javier and Fabiola, you both made our trips truly unforgettable. You both deserve 6 out of 5 stars! For the reader: if you also want an unforgettable fishing experience? Choose Waltrip&Cortez fishing! All regards from Holland
Thanks friend for trusting us to go fishing with you, it was a pleasure. I hope you come fishing again soon.
We caught exactly what I came for. The crew was excellent and highly experienced. They use real fish as bait, and that makes all the difference. All in all, a fantastic day.
Hi, it was a pleasure taking you fishing, my friend. I hope you come back again and we'll go fishing for tuna and marlin. Enjoy your trip to Panama!
Captain was great, we asked to tailor our trip to what we were targeting and capt put together a great plan of attack and we got mahi andsails in a very short amount of time. Boat was clean, captain was very thoughtful in bringing some snacks and drinks, super good with kids. Very knowledgeable of the area and water. Would highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your trust, it was a pleasure fishing with your family
FAQs about Sportfishing Cortez
- US $450 per group, additional US $30 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hours Inshore (3 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $30 per person after 4 guests - 5Half day Trip (AM) inshore (5 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $30 per person after 4 guests - 5Hour Trip off shore (5 hours)
- US $830 per group, additional US $30 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip Offshore (6 hours)
- US $990 per group, additional US $30 per person after 4 guests - 8 Full Day Offshore (8 hours)
- Toilet The service is internal, in the cabin at the front, like the bathroom on an airplane.
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Multimedia system
- Wireless trolling motor
- Outriggers
- Tuna tubes
- Spearfishing equipment
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Every morning when we go fishing we stop at a fishing spot where we catch black tuna, bluefin tuna, or sardines.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (No, the filleting is free and the fish is packaged. My sailor helps clean the fish every day and we seal it to keep it fresh.)
- Snacks (We include chips like plantain chips, French fries, cookies and fruit, and drinks like water and beer. )
- Drinks (water, sodas, coca-colas, iced teas and beers)
- First mate (Yes, of course, the first sailor is named Adriel. He's 19 years old and has been fishing since he was 15. He's very good with customers and children, and he's a very good fisherman. He's still learning, but he's very good. I'm happy to work with him. I gu)
- Lunch (For lunch we have 2 options depending on what the customer chooses: chicken salad sandwiches or ham and cheese sandwiches)
- Inshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (It depends on the day or where the fishing is; 30 to 40 miles is what my navigation certificate allows me to do.)
- Reef fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Barracuda (Great)
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Goliath)
- Jack (African Pompano)
- Marlin (Black)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Roosterfish
- Sailfish
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
Your captain
Quepos, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
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Capt. Javier runs trips out of Quepos aboard a 28' Shamrock vessel. These waters are known for Mahi Mahi and Marlin and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or jigging. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
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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.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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What’s biting in Quepos right now
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)
Roosterfish
Sailfish
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