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Samara Local Fishing 

4.9/5 (24 reviews)
 Playa Sámara, Samara, GU, Costa Rica

Samara Local Fishing 

4.9/5 (24 reviews)
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Playa Sámara
Samara, GU, Costa Rica
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At Samara Local Fishing, angling is more than just a sport – it’s a way of life. Join Captain Frank, a professional and passionate local fisherman, on a Costa Rican fishing experience to remember. With trips running all year round and for all types of angler, they are sure to have a fishing package to suit your individual needs.

Capt. Frank’s boat is a 25’ Mako center console called “La Reyna.” Immaculately presented and loaded with quality gear, the vessel is a comfortable and effective platform for groups of families or friends. It features brand new Hummingbird electronics, stereo, and twin 4-stroke Yamaha motors. You’ll find comfortable seating on board, as well as a T-top shade to ensure that everyone on board can enjoy their experience to the full.

Samara Local Fishing offer both full and half-day trips, and they give you the option of fishing either inshore or offshore. When fishing inshore, you can expect to practice your fishing skills by jigging, popping, bottom fishing, and trolling for species such as Mahi Mahi, Cubera Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, Black and Yellow Fin Tuna, Wahoo, and more.

When fishing offshore, you’ll mostly be trolling, and will be able to try the effective ‘bait and switch’ technique for thrilling big game fishing for Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, and Wahoo.

Make sure to get your fishing license before the trip. You can easily purchase it online and it costs $15 per person. Drinks and snacks are included in the price of all trips, and Samara Local Fishing also offers a pick-up service for guests who are staying in the local area.

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Rating

4.9
24 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (28)

Half-day Trip with Captain Frank
Half-day Trip with Captain Frank
Half day fish trip with Captain Frank Fines
Half day fish trip with Captain Frank Fines
Half day fish trip with Captain Frank Fines
Full day with Frank Fines
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All reviews (24)

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Ben Carling
Ben Carling
Nampa, ID
5.0
Verified
Blue Marlin Baby!
Half Day Trip – Offshore on March 13, 20214 adults
Perfect conditions, smooth water, sunny day, whales, spinner dolphins and a turtle to see and then...hooked a blue marlin. Deck hand Fernando perfectly set, strapped, and hydrated the fighter until he had the leader in hand. Captain Frank was a cheerful, positive, diligent, and committed captain. A bucket list trip of a lifetime.
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Response from Captain
March 14, 2021
Thank you Ben for this feedback. We had a great day. See you next time. Frank
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Benjamin Thomas
Benjamin Thomas
San José, Costa Rica
5.0
Verified
Half-day Trip with Captain Frank
Half Day Trip – Inshore (MAX 2) on December 6, 20202 adults
Amazing day fishing on the water in Samara. My girlfriend and I went in with not many expectations, we were just excited to fish and enjoy the water. Captain Frank and his mate were incredibly hospitable, friendly, and showed us a great time. On top of this we had amazing luck with the fish! Ended up with four nice yellowfin and a large wahoo. Incredibly experience overall and will definitely partake again next time i'm in the area.
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Response from Captain
December 8, 2020
Great day Benjamin! We enjoyed it as well and are even more happy to read your feedback. Thank you. See you nex time.
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Lawrence Brinker
Lawrence Brinker
Hacienda Tamarindo, Costa Rica
5.0
Verified
Half day fish trip with Captain Frank Fines
Half Day Trip – Inshore (MAX 2) on December 26, 20194 adults2 children
Special Christmas present for my six year old grandson which greatly exceeded our wildest expectations. Captain Frank and his mate did everything they could to make this a memorable experience for all six of us which included his four year old sister, who particularly enjoyed our sighting of a whale who waved with his fluke at the close of the sighting, and parents and grandparents. Needless to say, we enjoyed fresh mackerel and yellowfin tuna later that night!!!! THANKS Capt. Frank and FishingBooker for another wonderful fishing experience!!!!
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Response from Captain
December 29, 2019
Thank you Lawrence and family for your nice feedback. It was a pleasure and we are happy when the clients are. It was a great day! Capt. Frank
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Hania Grabowski
Hania Grabowski
Costa Rica
5.0
Half day heaven
on January 31, 2018
What a day of fishing. Trolled for Wahoo. Saw 5 schools of dolphins, some cruised under the boat with us. See the videos attached. Saw manta rays hurtling themselves out of the water. Saw turtles. And had lots of fun. Ended up with a pot full of grouper. Some for our dinner and fridge. Mmmmm. And some for our friends. Captain Frank and his first mate Olman are passionate at fishing and making sure our fishing experience was fun. Always fun!! Comfortable boat, two large outboard engines and great shade cover too! Lots of drinks and munchies on board for us. Highly recommend Samara Local Fishing and Captain Frank. This was the second time my husband and I went fishing in January and each time is different. Always a pleasure.
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Reported catch:
Broomtail Grouper
Response from Captain
February 14, 2018
Thank you very much Hania and Rick for sharing your fishing experience. It was a great day on the water. Tight lines, Your Capt. Frank
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Steve T.
Steve T.
Ottawa, Ontario
5.0
A Day And A Half With Frank And Olman
Full Day Trip – Offshore on January 24, 2018
We spent a half day inshore and a full day offshore with Frank and Olman, I cant recommend them enough. They were great! Fishing was really tough both days but being on a boat with crew that's interested in talking to you makes all of the difference. The half day inshore we didn't see much for fish at all, just a few red snapper at the end of the trip. The full day offshore we spent a fair bit of time chasing the schools of spinner dolphin trying to find the tuna. No luck with the tuna so we trolled some dead baits for billfish. We had one sailfish come into the spread and slash at one of the baits but no hook up. Shortly after that we had a blue marlin come into the spread and Olman dropped a bonito back to it for a good hook up. Great day on the water with them, I would love to have them on my own boat as guests anytime!.
Reported catch:
Blue Marlin
Yellowfin Tuna
Response from Captain
February 14, 2018
Thank you Steve for sharing this! It was lots of fun and action, and I hope that one day we can fish on your boat. Until next time! Tight lines, Frank
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Rating

4.9
24 reviews
5
22
4
2
3
0
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (28)

Half-day Trip with Captain Frank
Half-day Trip with Captain Frank
Half day fish trip with Captain Frank Fines
Half day fish trip with Captain Frank Fines
Half day fish trip with Captain Frank Fines
Full day with Frank Fines
+22

All reviews (24)

Filter
Showing 15 of 24 reviews
Ben Carling
Ben Carling
Nampa, ID
5.0
Verified
Blue Marlin Baby!
Half Day Trip – Offshore on March 13, 20214 adults
Perfect conditions, smooth water, sunny day, whales, spinner dolphins and a turtle to see and then...hooked a blue marlin. Deck hand Fernando perfectly set, strapped, and hydrated the fighter until he had the leader in hand. Captain Frank was a cheerful, positive, diligent, and committed captain. A bucket list trip of a lifetime.
Translated by AI:
Show original
Response from Captain
March 14, 2021
Thank you Ben for this feedback. We had a great day. See you next time. Frank
1
Benjamin Thomas
Benjamin Thomas
San José, Costa Rica
5.0
Verified
Half-day Trip with Captain Frank
Half Day Trip – Inshore (MAX 2) on December 6, 20202 adults
Amazing day fishing on the water in Samara. My girlfriend and I went in with not many expectations, we were just excited to fish and enjoy the water. Captain Frank and his mate were incredibly hospitable, friendly, and showed us a great time. On top of this we had amazing luck with the fish! Ended up with four nice yellowfin and a large wahoo. Incredibly experience overall and will definitely partake again next time i'm in the area.
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Response from Captain
December 8, 2020
Great day Benjamin! We enjoyed it as well and are even more happy to read your feedback. Thank you. See you nex time.
0
Lawrence Brinker
Lawrence Brinker
Hacienda Tamarindo, Costa Rica
5.0
Verified
Half day fish trip with Captain Frank Fines
Half Day Trip – Inshore (MAX 2) on December 26, 20194 adults2 children
Special Christmas present for my six year old grandson which greatly exceeded our wildest expectations. Captain Frank and his mate did everything they could to make this a memorable experience for all six of us which included his four year old sister, who particularly enjoyed our sighting of a whale who waved with his fluke at the close of the sighting, and parents and grandparents. Needless to say, we enjoyed fresh mackerel and yellowfin tuna later that night!!!! THANKS Capt. Frank and FishingBooker for another wonderful fishing experience!!!!
Review media 0
Review media 1
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Response from Captain
December 29, 2019
Thank you Lawrence and family for your nice feedback. It was a pleasure and we are happy when the clients are. It was a great day! Capt. Frank
0
Hania Grabowski
Hania Grabowski
Costa Rica
5.0
Half day heaven
on January 31, 2018
What a day of fishing. Trolled for Wahoo. Saw 5 schools of dolphins, some cruised under the boat with us. See the videos attached. Saw manta rays hurtling themselves out of the water. Saw turtles. And had lots of fun. Ended up with a pot full of grouper. Some for our dinner and fridge. Mmmmm. And some for our friends. Captain Frank and his first mate Olman are passionate at fishing and making sure our fishing experience was fun. Always fun!! Comfortable boat, two large outboard engines and great shade cover too! Lots of drinks and munchies on board for us. Highly recommend Samara Local Fishing and Captain Frank. This was the second time my husband and I went fishing in January and each time is different. Always a pleasure.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Broomtail Grouper
Response from Captain
February 14, 2018
Thank you very much Hania and Rick for sharing your fishing experience. It was a great day on the water. Tight lines, Your Capt. Frank
0
Steve T.
Steve T.
Ottawa, Ontario
5.0
A Day And A Half With Frank And Olman
Full Day Trip – Offshore on January 24, 2018
We spent a half day inshore and a full day offshore with Frank and Olman, I cant recommend them enough. They were great! Fishing was really tough both days but being on a boat with crew that's interested in talking to you makes all of the difference. The half day inshore we didn't see much for fish at all, just a few red snapper at the end of the trip. The full day offshore we spent a fair bit of time chasing the schools of spinner dolphin trying to find the tuna. No luck with the tuna so we trolled some dead baits for billfish. We had one sailfish come into the spread and slash at one of the baits but no hook up. Shortly after that we had a blue marlin come into the spread and Olman dropped a bonito back to it for a good hook up. Great day on the water with them, I would love to have them on my own boat as guests anytime!.
Reported catch:
Blue Marlin
Yellowfin Tuna
Response from Captain
February 14, 2018
Thank you Steve for sharing this! It was lots of fun and action, and I hope that one day we can fish on your boat. Until next time! Tight lines, Frank
0

FAQs about Samara Local Fishing

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1979
Restored in
2015
Boat manufacturer
Mako
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha 4-Stroke
Powered by
2 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
24 knots
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