Atrapasueños Sportfishing Costa Rica
+26Make some memories in Quepos and go fishing with Atrapasueños Sportfishing. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Butch knows them forwards and back.
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Mahi Mahi, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Roosterfish, Sailfish, Cubera Snapper, Snook, Yellowfin Tuna, and anything else that bites. You’ll target your catch by spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Butch also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.
If you’re traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board.
Your fishing machine for the day is a 30’ offshore sport fishing vessel that can carry up to 5 passengers. It has outriggers and all the essentials. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Butch 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.
Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.
You will need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks provided on board.
Now, come aboard with Atrapasueños Sportfishing and get hooked!
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Atrapa Suenos Sportfishing Costa Rica
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Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
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Friendly captain
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Satisfied with the boat
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Recommend this charter
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Caught fish
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Fantastic fishing on the Gypsy Girl.
3/4 Day Trip – Offshore/Inshore on January 27, 2025
We had a fantastic day on the water with Butch and Roy fishing on the Gypsy Girl. We were hoping to catch a Sailfish. We ended up catching 6. Everyone in the boat caught a Sailfish and one of my daughters caught 3. After we caught the Sailfish we wanted to go after something for dinner. Butch and Roy located a pod of dolphins feeding on a school of tuna. We fished the tuna for a while. We ended up hooking one and had it at the boat but he spit the hook at the last minute. We didn’t catch one for dinner but it was high adventure all day long. The boat was very clean and well taken care of. The lunch and fruit snacks were great. We will definitely be fishing with them the next time we are in Costa Rica.
We had a fantastic day on the water with Butch and Roy fishing on the Gypsy Girl. We were hoping to catch a Sailfish. We ended up catching 6. Everyone in the boat caught a Sailfish and one of my daughters caught 3. After we caught the Sailfish we wanted to go after something for dinner. Butch and Roy located a pod of dolphins feeding on a school of tuna. We fished the tuna for a while. We ended up hooking one and had it at the boat but he spit the hook at the last minute. We didn’t catch one...
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Perfect Fishing Day
3/4 Day Trip – Offshore/Inshore on March 16, 2025
Everything about our experience with Capt Butch and First Mate Junior as perfect We have 2 children (13&10) and they did everything to accommodate them and us. Butch is from Florida so his first language is English which helped us feel a little more comfortable Junior is local and knows everything about the local fishing scene. Having a bathroom on board was a lifesaver for our young daughter to feel comfortable I highly recommend this experience.
Everything about our experience with Capt Butch and First Mate Junior as perfect We have 2 children (13&10) and they did everything to accommodate them and us. Butch is from Florida so his first language is English which helped us feel a little more comfortable Junior is local and knows everything about the local fishing scene. Having a bathroom on board was a lifesaver for our young daughter to feel comfortable I highly recommend this experience.
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Great day on Gypsy Girl with Capt Butch
Full Day Trip – Offshore/Inshore on September 13, 2024
Butch and Roy took my family and me out for a great day of fishing. We hooked 7 beautiful Sailfish and brought 4 to the boat! I just can't say enough about how attentive and professional these guys are! Butch put us on the fish all day and Roy hooked 'em and talked us through hauling them in. None of us are expert sport fishers but the crew of Gypsy Girl made us all feel like pros. If you want a fishing charter where you will have a great time, catch some fish and feel like part of the family, then Gypsy Girl from Atrapas Sueños Sport Fishing, Costa Rica is the boat for you! Pura Vida! Scott
Butch and Roy took my family and me out for a great day of fishing. We hooked 7 beautiful Sailfish and brought 4 to the boat! I just can't say enough about how attentive and professional these guys are! Butch put us on the fish all day and Roy hooked 'em and talked us through hauling them in. None of us are expert sport fishers but the crew of Gypsy Girl made us all feel like pros. If you want a fishing charter where you will have a great time, catch some fish and feel like part of the family,...
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Trip exceeded expectations!
3/4 Day Trip – Offshore/Inshore on March 26, 2025
Took a trip recently with Captain Butch and his mate Christian and had an amazing time. Boat was nice, crew was very accommodating and they did their best to show us a good time. Showed up during a slow period but they still put us on multiple fish and we did as well or better than anybody else we chatted with afterwards. Thanks again for an amazing memory and hope to get back out there sometime soon!
Took a trip recently with Captain Butch and his mate Christian and had an amazing time. Boat was nice, crew was very accommodating and they did their best to show us a good time. Showed up during a slow period but they still put us on multiple fish and we did as well or better than anybody else we chatted with afterwards. Thanks again for an amazing memory and hope to get back out there sometime soon!
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Great day on the water!
Full Day Trip – Offshore/Inshore on March 29, 2025
Always good to be on the water and Captain Butch and his first mate, Jose did everything to get us a hit. Reeled in a sailfish and when it slowed down we asked if we could try for some dinner. Got that to! They are friendly, fun, professional, safety conscience and always available to answer questions. Lunch was amazing! Can't wait to go back next year! Thanks again for a great day!
Always good to be on the water and Captain Butch and his first mate, Jose did everything to get us a hit. Reeled in a sailfish and when it slowed down we asked if we could try for some dinner. Got that to! They are friendly, fun, professional, safety conscience and always available to answer questions. Lunch was amazing! Can't wait to go back next year! Thanks again for a great day!
FAQs about Atrapasueños Sportfishing Costa Rica
What are the trip rates for Atrapasueños Sportfishing Costa Rica?
Atrapasueños Sportfishing Costa Rica offers the following trips to customers:
- US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (5 hours)
- US $1,350 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Offshore/Inshore (7 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore/Inshore (9 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Atrapasueños Sportfishing Costa Rica?
When you book a trip with Atrapasueños Sportfishing Costa Rica, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Private head inside the cabin
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Atrapasueños Sportfishing Costa Rica?
Trips booked with Atrapasueños Sportfishing Costa Rica include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Live bait included when needed)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (No extra costs to clean and bag in ziplocks )
- Snacks (Chips and salsa )
- Drinks (Drinks are light beer, regular beer, assorted sodas, teas, and water. )
- First Mate (José Seanz)
- Lunch (Included with full day and 3/4 day)
What types of fishing does Atrapasueños Sportfishing Costa Rica offer?
Atrapasueños Sportfishing Costa Rica offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (Typically we fish about 25 miles offshore. Some days closer, some day farther. )
- Reef Fishing
What fishing techniques does Atrapasueños Sportfishing Costa Rica offer?
Atrapasueños Sportfishing Costa Rica offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly Fishing
- Drift Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Atrapasueños Sportfishing Costa Rica?
Top targeted fish species with Atrapasueños Sportfishing Costa Rica include:
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Marlin (Black)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Roosterfish
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Cubera)
- Snook
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
Your operator
Quepos, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
I have been fishing all of my life because it is my passion. I get no greater thrill than to have somebody on board my boat that has never been fishing and to see the look on their face when we bring that fish to the boat.
Roy S.
First mate
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Typically we fish about 25 miles offshore. Some days closer, some day farther.
Reef Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Private head inside the cabin
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live bait included when needed
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No extra costs to clean and bag in ziplocks
Snacks
Chips and salsa
Drinks
Drinks are light beer, regular beer, assorted sodas, teas, and water.
First Mate
José Seanz
Lunch
Included with full day and 3/4 day
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.
Child Friendly
Kids are welcome and encouraged to fish with mom or dad
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Quepos right now
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Snapper (Cubera)
Snook
Tuna (Yellowfin)