Atrapasueños Sportfishing Costa Rica

Make 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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $1,000
    This is a half day of fishing nearshore/inshore targeting Roosterfish, Snook, Red Snapper, Cubera Snapper, and Tripletail. Also includes drinks, beer, water, and soda. Fruit snack in the morning.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Offshore/Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $1,350
    This is a 3/4 day of fishing offshore/inshore targeting Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Snook, Red Snapper, Cubera Snapper, and Tripletail. Also includes drinks, beer, water, and soda. Fruit snacks in the morning, lunch, and snacks in the afternoon.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Marlin (Black)
    Black Marlin
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore/Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $1,500
    This is a full day of fishing offshore/inshore targeting Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Snook, Red Snapper, Cubera Snapper, and Tripletail. Also includes drinks, beer, water, and soda. Fruit snacks in the morning, lunch, and snacks in the afternoon.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Marlin (Black)
    Black Marlin
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
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Great day on Gypsy Girl with Capt Butch

NEW  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...
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They are Ready

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Offshore/Inshore on April 11, 2024
Captain Butch and Mate Roy (native) were ready from go.  Safety and comfort review before leaving the dock , along w discussing...
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VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Offshore/Inshore on May 28, 2024
One of the BEST charters we have been on. Great for families and Captain Butch will put you on the fish - let him know what...
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Sailfish.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Offshore/Inshore on May 1, 2024
Before we leave the dock, The Captain told us sailfish have stopped baiting and were going to be hard to land one. We were...
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Perfect day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Offshore/Inshore on January 3, 2024
Captain Butch and First Mate Roy were fantastic hosts for our family of 4.  We went 4/5 on Big Mahi and 1/1 on a huge Sailfish. ...
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FAQs about 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)

When you book a trip with Atrapasueños Sportfishing Costa Rica, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Atrapasueños Sportfishing Costa Rica include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate (José Seanz)
  • Lunch (Included with full day and 3/4 day)

Atrapasueños Sportfishing Costa Rica offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Atrapasueños Sportfishing Costa Rica offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

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)

Meet the Charter Operator

Atrapasueños Sportfishing Costa Rica
Quepos, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
15 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2023
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.
Our Team
Roy S.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Marlin (Striped) Striped Marlin

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
1986
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
GameFisher
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
2023 Yanmar 6LPA
Powered by
1 x 315HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
José Seanz
Lunch
Included with full day and 3/4 day

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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.

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