Double Nickel Charters Costa Rica 

4.8/5 (3 reviews)
 Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, PU 60601, Costa Rica

Double Nickel Charters Costa Rica 

Quepos, PU, Costa Rica
42 ft
9
4.8/5 (3 reviews)

If you're in the market for a day to remember, look no further than Double Nickel Charters Costa Rica. With an experienced Captain at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Bigeye Tuna, Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, and plenty more. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Also remember to bring snacks – lucky for you, there will already be some on board!

You'll be welcome aboard a 42' Buddy Harris Custom sportfishing vessel that holds up to 9 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

You will need to purchase 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.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and a hat. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks provided on board.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Double Nickel Charters Costa Rica!

If you're in the market for a day to remember, look no further than Double Nickel Charters Costa Rica. With an experienced Captain at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Bigeye Tuna, Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, and plenty more. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Also remember to bring snacks – lucky for you, there will already be some on board!

You'll be welcome aboard a 42' Buddy Harris Custom sportfishing vessel that holds up to 9 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

You will need to purchase 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.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and a hat. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks provided on board.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Double Nickel Charters Costa Rica!

Double Nickel Charters Costa Rica
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7 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Roosterfish
US $2,700
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
Tuna (Yellowfin)
+3
US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.8
3 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

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Richard Schafer
Richard Schafer
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome Trip
10 Hour Trip – Offshore on April 13, 20262 adults

Small Mahi-Mahi, nice Yellow Fin Tuna and a massive Sailfish as we were about to leave! Good food and cool, relaxing cabin.

Reported catch:
Sailfish
Yellowfin Tuna
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tracy Armitage-moran
Tracy Armitage-moran
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Best charter EVER!
5 Hour Trip–Fishing&Paddle Boarding on July 5, 20257 adults

book this charter !!! The crew, and captain are amazing!!!!! We loved every moment. Highly recommend

Kris Fleck
Kris Fleck
us
Nevada, US
Member since 2025
4.3
Verified
July fishing trip
5 Hour Trip–Fishing&Paddle Boarding on July 31, 20252 adults

FAQs about Double Nickel Charters Costa Rica

Double Nickel Charters Costa Rica offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $2,700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 6 guests - 7 Hour Trip (7 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 6 guests - 10 Hour Trip – Offshore (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Double Nickel Charters Costa Rica, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Clean private bathroom
  • Air conditioning 2 air conditioners
  • Fighting chair Full fighting chair with rocket launcher
  • GPS 2 12 inch Garmin chart plotters
  • Fishfinder Garmin sounder with chirp
  • Bed The birth for two passengers & 2 bunks for tor two
  • Flybridge Captain's chair and two benches seating f for four
  • Live bait well 30 gallon live well and 8 tuna tubes
  • Kitchen Refrigerator freezerµwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers Rupp triple spreader riggers
  • Tuna tubes 8 tuneup tubes
  • Ice box
  • Radar Garmin radar
Trips booked with Double Nickel Charters Costa Rica include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (On Double Nickel we use live bait with an on board live well and tuna tubes.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (On Double Nickel, all of the edible fish that are of legal size will be filleted and put into Ziploc baggies for you to take home or to the local restaurants to enjoy. This is a free service included in the trip!)
  • Snacks (All of our trips on Double Nickel include beer, water,sodas, snacks, fresh fruit, and a hot lunch !)
  • Drinks (We include imperial beer, bottled water, and soft drinks!)
  • First mate (On Double Nickel we have a ? Captain, first Mate and second mate to help you with all of your needs.)
  • Lunch (Lunch is included on Double Nickel for up to six passengers any additional passengers over six is $50 extra up to nine passengers total.)
Double Nickel Charters Costa Rica offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Double Nickel takes you where the fish are usually 20 to 30 miles offshore sometimes further!)
Double Nickel Charters Costa Rica offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Double Nickel Charters Costa Rica include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your operator

Double Nickel Charters Costa Rica
Double Nickel Charters Costa Rica
Double Nickel Charters Costa Rica

Quepos, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

3 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2023

Double Nickel Charters Costa Rica, based in Quepos, Puntarenas Province, offers world-class sportfishing adventures in one of the planet's premier offshore destinations. Specializing in chasing blue marlin, sailfish, mahi-mahi, and yellowfin tuna, Double Nickel combines local expertise with top-notch gear and a well-equipped vessel to deliver unforgettable days on the water. Whether you're an experienced angler or a first-time fisherman, their crew is dedicated to creating a fun, exciting, and successful experience—right in the heart of Costa Rica's fishing paradise.

3 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2023

Double Nickel Charters Costa Rica, based in Quepos, Puntarenas Province, offers world-class sportfishing adventures in one of the planet's premier offshore destinations. Specializing in chasing blue marlin, sailfish, mahi-mahi, and yellowfin tuna, Double Nickel combines local expertise with top-notch gear and a well-equipped vessel to deliver unforgettable days on the water. Whether you're an experienced angler or a first-time fisherman, their crew is dedicated to creating a fun, exciting, and successful experience—right in the heart of Costa Rica's fishing paradise.

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Roosterfish
Roosterfish

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
9 persons
Boat length
42 ft
Year built
1997
Restored in
2015
Boat manufacturer
Buddy Harris Custom
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Double Nickel takes you where the fish are usually 20 to 30 miles offshore sometimes further!

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Clean private bathroom
Air conditioning
2 air conditioners
Fighting chair
Full fighting chair with rocket launcher
GPS
2 12 inch Garmin chart plotters
Fishfinder
Garmin sounder with chirp
Bed
The birth for two passengers & 2 bunks for tor two
Flybridge
Captain's chair and two benches seating f for four
Live bait well
30 gallon live well and 8 tuna tubes
Kitchen
Refrigerator freezer&microwave
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Rupp triple spreader riggers
Tuna tubes
8 tuneup tubes
Ice box
Radar
Garmin radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
On Double Nickel we use live bait with an on board live well and tuna tubes.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
On Double Nickel, all of the edible fish that are of legal size will be filleted and put into Ziploc baggies for you to take home or to the local restaurants to enjoy. This is a free service included in the trip!
Snacks
All of our trips on Double Nickel include beer, water,sodas, snacks, fresh fruit, and a hot lunch !
Drinks
We include imperial beer, bottled water, and soft drinks!
First mate
On Double Nickel we have a ? Captain, first Mate and second mate to help you with all of your needs.
Lunch
Lunch is included on Double Nickel for up to six passengers any additional passengers over six is $50 extra up to nine passengers total.

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Children of all ages are welcome
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

 American Express

 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)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black)Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)Marlin (Striped)
RoosterfishRoosterfish
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Cubera)Snapper (Cubera)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)

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