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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.



FAQs about Samara Local Fishing

Samara Local Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $255 per group, additional US $15 per person after 1 guest - Sunset Trip – Inshore (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (MAX 2) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (3-4 PAX) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip – Offshore (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Full Day Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Samara Local Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Garmin
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Samara Local Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Lunch

Samara Local Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Samara Local Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle (Shimano Tallus/Ugly stick rods, TLD 2 Speed reels)
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling (Bait and switch)
  • Spinning (Penn Battle 8000)
  • Jigging (Penn jigging rods)
  • Popping (Ugly Stick popping rods)
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Samara Local Fishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Broomtail)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Meet the Captain

Frank Fines
Samara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
8 Fishing Reports
24 Customer reviews
Member since February 2016
Captain Frank Fines is a friendly, bilingual, and very knowledgeable local fishing guide in Samara, Costa Rica. Having fished since childhood, he first started working on local commercial fishing boats when he was a young teenager. Over the last four years, Captain Frank has dedicated his time to guiding charter fishing trips, and he has worked for several sport fishing boats as captain and guide. This experience has proven to him how much he loves sharing his experiences with anglers from all over the world, and he now he is proud to operate his own charter business aboard a fully rigged Mako 25 ft.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Broomtail) Broomtail Grouper
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin

Boat specs

Mako (Center console) originally built in 1979, and restored in 2015. Powered by 2 115HP Yamaha 4-Stroke engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Shimano Tallus/Ugly stick rods, TLD 2 Speed reels
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Bait and switch
Spinning
Penn Battle 8000
Jigging
Penn jigging rods
Popping
Ugly Stick popping rods
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Garmin
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Outriggers
Tuna Tubes

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Lunch

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory
Sailfish, Marlin, Rooster

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (28)
Half-day Trip with Captain Frank
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Ben C.
Nampa, ID
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Blue Marlin Baby!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Offshore on March 13, 2021
Perfect conditions, smooth water, sunny day, whales, spinner dolphins and a turtle to see and then…hooked a blue marlin....
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Benjamin T.
San José, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Half-day Trip with Captain Frank

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (MAX 2) on December 6, 2020
Amazing day fishing on the water in Samara. My girlfriend and I went in with not many expectations, we were just excited to...
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Lawrence B.
Hacienda Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day fish trip with Captain Frank Fines

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (MAX 2) on December 26, 2019
Special Christmas present for my six year old grandson which greatly exceeded our wildest expectations. Captain Frank and his...
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Hania G.
Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day heaven

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....
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Steve T.
Ottawa, Ontario
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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...
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