Kingfisher Sportfishing
Kingfisher Sportfishing
If you're ready to try fishing in Puerto Carrillo, we've got you covered with Kingfisher Sportfishing. Captain Rick has been at the helm of the kingfisher for over 31 years establishing him as the oldest most experianced charter Sportfishing operation in the area. He has fished from Quepos to Flamingo but has fished out of Carrillo for the past 35 years
Specializing in off shore fishing targeting Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna,Sailfish, Wahoo, and Mahi. Fly fishing is also offered but you need to bring your own gear, at least a 13 wieght rod is needed for sailfish.
Kingfisher Sportfishing is a kid-friendly charter service, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Life jackets are provided. Part of the fun is finding the massive schools of porpoise offshore, a memory no one will soon forget!
Thr kingfisher is a a 31' sportfishing boat with ample room for a maximum of 5 passengers. It has outriggers, shade, a fighting chair, everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a head on board for your convenience. Capt. Rick has all the rods, reels, tackle and bait you will need. There is a live well also, but the coditions need to be right to fill it up. Out predominant natural bait is ballyhoo that we aquire at the beginning of esch season.
There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.
Before coming aboard, you will be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. 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 sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks are included, free of charge. Including beer.There will be food and some light snacks provided on board.
The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water!
If you're ready to try fishing in Puerto Carrillo, we've got you covered with Kingfisher Sportfishing. Captain Rick has been at the helm of the kingfisher for over 31 years establishing him as the oldest most experianced charter Sportfishing operation in the area. He has fished from Quepos to Flamingo but has fished out of Carrillo for the past 35 years
Specializing in off shore fishing targeting Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna,Sailfish, Wahoo, and Mahi. Fly fishing is also offered but you need to bring your own gear, at least a 13 wieght rod is needed for sailfish.
Kingfisher Sportfishing is a kid-friendly charter service, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Life jackets are provided. Part of the fun is finding the massive schools of porpoise offshore, a memory no one will soon forget!
Thr kingfisher is a a 31' sportfishing boat with ample room for a maximum of 5 passengers. It has outriggers, shade, a fighting chair, everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a head on board for your convenience. Capt. Rick has all the rods, reels, tackle and bait you will need. There is a live well also, but the coditions need to be right to fill it up. Out predominant natural bait is ballyhoo that we aquire at the beginning of esch season.
There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.
Before coming aboard, you will be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. 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 sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks are included, free of charge. Including beer.There will be food and some light snacks provided on board.
The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water!
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Customer reviews
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All reviews (10)
Captain Rick knows what he's doing and will guide yoy through all the steps of finding and cathching fish. I caught (and released) a sailfish and my kids a blue marlin (catch & release) and a yellow fin tuna (which we kept and ate later that evening). We also saw sea turtles, dolphins and a mother whale with calf on our way back home.
Spent the day with Captain Rick and mate Orlando. After a slow morning, we found the yellowfin tuna and caught plenty. Once we had some fish for eating we targeted billfish and hooked and landed two sails. A great day, and excellent hosts.
Chad, thank you for your kind review and great photos, both are very much appreciated
Fishing wasn't lights out seeing it was early in the season but Rick did his best to provide us with the best opportunity. We caught several yellowfin and a dorado. I would definitely fish with him again.
Matt, thank you for the reviews, your family was a pleasure to fish with. Maybe the next trip we will have some sailfish action for you!
Fishing was very slow, with zero hits most of the day. We wanted to call it around 1 but the captain would not quit until my daughter caught something. Around 2:00 out day turned positive when we hooked into a blue marlin!
Matt, we appreciate you sticking it out. id much rather be a hero than a zero! thanks for the video and photo, hope you don mind me using them on our FB page!
we had a great time fishing with Rick and Orlando. we caught big sailfish and saw many dolphins. Rick had delicios pineapple and sodas ready for a long day fishing. while Orlando made some delicious sandwiches after some hours of fishing
Rasmus, thank you so much for your review. it is very mich appreciated
FAQs about Kingfisher Sportfishing
- US $1,250 per group - Full day off shore (9 hours)
- US $1,250 per group - Full Day Trip (9 hours)
- Toilet We have an enclosed cabañil with a marine head for the ladies
- Fighting chair Murry Brothers full size chair
- GPS Garmin
- Fishfinder Garmim
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live bait well
- Outriggers
- Tuna tubes 3 aerated tubes inserted into live well
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (We have a live well and tuna tubes, providing we can find the bait)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (There is no charge for cleaning fish)
- Snacks (We provide fruit, chips, crackers, bottled water, and beer on all our trips. We do subway style sandwiches on full days with freshly baked bread)
- Drinks (Water, beer, soda)
- First mate (Same mate for 31 seasons)
- Lunch (Lunch is included on full days)
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Up to 30 miles or more, depending on where the fish are and fishing conditions)
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Spearfishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Marlin (Black)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Sailfish
- Sierra Mackerel
- Tuna (Dogtooth)
- Tuna (Skipjack)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your operator
With 29 seasons, Kingfisher Sportfishing is the longest established sportfishing operation in Carrillo and surrounding areas, including Samara, Garza and Punta Islita. The owner/operator, Rick Ruhlow, along with his mate, Orlando have been sending happy fishermen home for over 29 years. We specialize mainly in offshore fishing targeting Marlin, Sails, Tuna, Dorado and Wahoo. We cater to every one from the seasoned angler to the rank beginner. Our goal is to help you have the best most positive fishing experiance possible.
With 29 seasons, Kingfisher Sportfishing is the longest established sportfishing operation in Carrillo and surrounding areas, including Samara, Garza and Punta Islita. The owner/operator, Rick Ruhlow, along with his mate, Orlando have been sending happy fishermen home for over 29 years. We specialize mainly in offshore fishing targeting Marlin, Sails, Tuna, Dorado and Wahoo. We cater to every one from the seasoned angler to the rank beginner. Our goal is to help you have the best most positive fishing experiance possible.
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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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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
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