Capitan Moraga 

4.1
(7 reviews)
 Primera Entrada Playa Hermosa, Playa Hermosa, GU 50503, Costa Rica–

Capitan Moraga 

Playa Hermosa, GU, Costa Rica
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27 ft
5
4.1
(7 reviews)

Book your next trip with Capitan Moraga and find out what makes the fishing in Playa Hermosa so unique.

These waters are known for Great Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, Grouper, Almaco Jack, Wahoo, Jack Crevalle, Yellowfin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, Roosterfish, Mangrove Snapper, and more. On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish.

You can take home any fish you catch, assuming they're legal to harvest. Capt. Moraga can even clean your catch for you. Enjoy it later that day, or pack it away for months down the line. Families making a day of it will be glad that kids are welcome aboard!

You'll be casting lines from a 27' Center console with space for 5 passengers. It has downriggers and all the essentials. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Some essentials are sunblock (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Drinks and light snacks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks for you on board.

Now, come aboard with Capitan Moraga and get hooked!

Book your next trip with Capitan Moraga and find out what makes the fishing in Playa Hermosa so unique.

These waters are known for Great Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, Grouper, Almaco Jack, Wahoo, Jack Crevalle, Yellowfin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, Roosterfish, Mangrove Snapper, and more. On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish.

You can take home any fish you catch, assuming they're legal to harvest. Capt. Moraga can even clean your catch for you. Enjoy it later that day, or pack it away for months down the line. Families making a day of it will be glad that kids are welcome aboard!

You'll be casting lines from a 27' Center console with space for 5 passengers. It has downriggers and all the essentials. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Some essentials are sunblock (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Drinks and light snacks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks for you on board.

Now, come aboard with Capitan Moraga and get hooked!

Capitan Moraga
Charter Operator
Capitan Moraga
10 years of experience
responds within an hour

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Roosterfish
Snapper (Yellow)
Grouper (Spotted)
US $450
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Roosterfish
Snapper (Yellow)
Grouper (Spotted)
US $550
Entire boat: up to 5 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.1
7 reviews
4.3
Boat & equipment
4.3
Captain & crew
3.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (19)

Reviews (7)

  • Jimmy Rodriguez
    Jimmy Rodriguez
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    La mejor experiencia del viajé

    Half Day Trip on July 15, 2026 • 2 adults

    Un capitan muy cumplido, respetuoso, amable complaciente con las peticiones. su asistente muy respetuoso, amable. fue un dia de pesca espléndido con pesca de un pez Vela fue algo increíble. recomendado para toda clase de grupos . excelente elección 👍

  • Stephanie Schank
    Stephanie Schank
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    4.3
    Verified

    Still got supper for 4 of us!

    Half Day Trip on January 7, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    While we didnt get the mahi we were going after, he tried hard to find us other big fish. Had one on then my son lost it. But he still took us to an easier spot to fish for smaller fish and got 3 red snappers to bring back and have for supper. Caught other little groupers too. My son was still very happy to have caught something. His smaller boat that we booked wasnt working so my 5 star rating is for his other boat that he took us out in, not the capitan moraga. He has 2 boats and profiles on here. He had asked us if we wanted to upgrade but declined, then ended up bringing the big boat since the little one was not working. Very nice man who truly wants to get you into the fish!

  • Justin Forman
    Justin Forman
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Wow…

    Half Day Trip on August 13, 2025 • 2 adults

    Spent 2 hours trolling with six rods down only to get nothing. After thay we switched to jigging. Still nothing not a boat in the area was catching anything. Captain and his son were absolutely dedicated to getting us a fish. So much so, i regret to say, i got sick from partying the night before on the boat. Captain begged me to stay for 15 more minutes but i was too sick. On the way in we saw a pod of dolphins and they asked if it was okay to try again. We did and BOOM. 2 3 ft Yellowfin tuna. On top of the dedicated captain, we saw BEAUTIFUL wildlife: turtles, whales, dolphins and TUNA!!! We went to coco beach and had a restaurant cook it for us. Most amazing charter ive ever been on.

  • Paul Tucker
    Paul Tucker
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing all my life

    Full Day Trip on July 22, 2025 • 2 adults

    Thanks for the time of my life. People dream and watch videos of what we did today. I have enough fish to feed my friends and some locals around Costa Rica. I highly recommend this captain!!!

  • Thomas Kennedy
    Thomas Kennedy
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    3.7
    Verified

    Good crew bad day for fishing

    Half Day Trip on March 30, 2026 • 2 adults

    Crew was singularly focused on catching Rooster fish with large bait for the entire time. No bites. No clear backup plan or attempt to switch gear to catch another type of fish. The crew was very attentive and considerate though, giving us pineapple, chips, salsa, sandwiches, and dessert. They picked us up from a requested location. They showed us the surrounding area and pointed out different locations. They followed a pod of dolphins for us and we saw Devil Rays and a turtle. Overall, good for the experience and sightseeing, but rough for actual fishing.

  • Andrei Talanto
    Andrei Talanto
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2018
    2.7
    Verified

    Poor fishing

    Half Day Trip on January 31, 2026 • 3 adults

    Great boat, but motivation to catch is poor.

  • Robert Muehlbach
    Robert Muehlbach
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    3.3
    Verified

    Fishing with Moraga

    Full Day Trip on November 9, 2023 • 4 adults

FAQs about Capitan Moraga

Capitan Moraga offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Capitan Moraga, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Capitan Moraga include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
Capitan Moraga offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
Capitan Moraga offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Capitan Moraga include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Spotted)
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • Jack (Pacific Crevalle)
  • Roosterfish
  • Snapper (Yellow)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Capitan Moraga
Capitan Moraga
Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
7 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2023
We have been dedicated to recreational fishing since 2016. Our team of professional captains are locals that know these waters very well. We look forward to meeting you and making great memories in Guacanaste!
Capitan Moraga
Capitan Moraga
7
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
We have been dedicated to recreational fishing since 2016. Our team of professional captains are locals that know these waters very well. We look forward to meeting you and making great memories in Guacanaste!

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Spotted Grouper
Spotted Grouper
Almaco Jack
Almaco Jack
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Yellow Snapper
Yellow Snapper
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Spotted Grouper
Spotted Grouper
Almaco Jack
Almaco Jack

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers pose aboard a fishing boat while holding a large sailfish over clear blue ocean waters with mountainous coastline in the background.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Jimmy R.
    Jimmy R.
    Un capitan muy cumplido, respetuoso, amable complaciente con las peticiones. su asistente muy respetuoso, amable. fue un dia de pesca espléndido con pesca de un pez Vela fue algo increíble. recomendado para toda clase de grupos . excelente elección 👍
  • A young angler proudly displaying three Red Snapper caught during a fishing trip in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Stephanie S.
    Stephanie S.
    While we didnt get the mahi we were going after, he tried hard to find us other big fish. Had one on then my son lost it. But he still took us to an easier spot to fish for smaller fish and got 3 red snappers to bring back and have for supper. Caught other little groupers too. My son was still very happy to have caught something. His smaller boat that we booked wasnt working so my 5 star rating is for his other boat that he took us out in, not the capitan moraga. He has 2 boats and profiles on here. He had asked us if we wanted to upgrade but declined, then ended up bringing the big boat since the little one was not working. Very nice man who truly wants to get you into the fish!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catches of Amberjack while fishing offshore, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Justin F.
    Justin F.
    Spent 2 hours trolling with six rods down only to get nothing. After thay we switched to jigging. Still nothing not a boat in the area was catching anything. Captain and his son were absolutely dedicated to getting us a fish. So much so, i regret to say, i got sick from partying the night before on the boat. Captain begged me to stay for 15 more minutes but i was too sick. On the way in we saw a pod of dolphins and they asked if it was okay to try again. We did and BOOM. 2 3 ft Yellowfin tuna. On top of the dedicated captain, we saw BEAUTIFUL wildlife: turtles, whales, dolphins and TUNA!!! We went to coco beach and had a restaurant cook it for us. Most amazing charter ive ever been on.
  • Two anglers proudly hold a large mahi-mahi aboard a fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Paul T.
    Paul T.
    Thanks for the time of my life. People dream and watch videos of what we did today. I have enough fish to feed my friends and some locals around Costa Rica. I highly recommend this captain!!!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Listo
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Crew keeps catch
Catch and release allowed
Catch and release mandatory

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

What’s biting in Playa Hermosa right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
BonitoBonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
RoosterfishRoosterfish
Tuna (Skipjack)Tuna (Skipjack)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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