Kingfisher Sportfishing 

4.9/5 (10 reviews)
 VG88+MRJ Guanacaste Province, Puerto Carrillo, GU, Costa Rica

Kingfisher Sportfishing 

4.9/5 (10 reviews)
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VG88+MRJ Guanacaste Province
Puerto Carrillo, GU, Costa Rica

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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Rating

4.9
10 reviews
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4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (10)

Angler smiling while reeling in a large fish, likely a Marlin, during a deep-sea fishing trip.
Angler proudly displaying a large Yellowfin Tuna while fishing offshore, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Yellowfin Tuna while enjoying a day on the open water.
A large Yellowfin Tuna displayed on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful offshore fishing trip.
An angler proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi aboard a fishing boat during a deep-sea fishing trip.
Optimism
+4

All reviews (10)

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Chad Hiley
Chad Hiley
5.0
Verified
Great day with the fam
Full Day Trip on December 30, 20252 adults
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.
Angler smiling while reeling in a large fish, likely a Marlin, during a deep-sea fishing trip.
Angler proudly displaying a large Yellowfin Tuna while fishing offshore, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Yellowfin Tuna while enjoying a day on the open water.
Response from Captain
December 31, 2025
Chad, thank you for your kind review and great photos, both are very much appreciated
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Matt Weigel
Matt Weigel
5.0
Verified
Fish were caught
Full day off shore on December 7, 20254 adults
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.
A large Yellowfin Tuna displayed on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful offshore fishing trip.
An angler proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi aboard a fishing boat during a deep-sea fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Yellowfin Tuna
Response from Captain
December 11, 2025
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!
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Matt Weigel
Matt Weigel
5.0
Verified
Optimism
Full Day Trip on December 4, 20255 adults
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!
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Response from Captain
December 11, 2025
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!
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Georges Hougaerts
Georges Hougaerts
5.0
Verified
Perfect day for a family that has never fished before!
Full Day Trip on August 9, 20252 adults
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.
A young angler proudly displaying a large Tuna while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
Reported catch:
Blue Marlin
Sailfish
Yellowfin Tuna
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Rasmus Skov
Rasmus Skov
4.3
Verified
Great day fishing with rick and orlando
Full Day Trip on January 3, 20262 adults
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
Reported catch:
Sailfish
Response from Captain
January 5, 2026
Rasmus, thank you so much for your review. it is very mich appreciated
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US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full day off shore
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Rating

4.9
10 reviews
5
8
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
0
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (10)

Angler smiling while reeling in a large fish, likely a Marlin, during a deep-sea fishing trip.
Angler proudly displaying a large Yellowfin Tuna while fishing offshore, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Yellowfin Tuna while enjoying a day on the open water.
A large Yellowfin Tuna displayed on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful offshore fishing trip.
An angler proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi aboard a fishing boat during a deep-sea fishing trip.
Optimism
+4

All reviews (10)

Filter
Showing 15 of 10 reviews
Chad Hiley
Chad Hiley
5.0
Verified
Great day with the fam
Full Day Trip on December 30, 20252 adults
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.
Angler smiling while reeling in a large fish, likely a Marlin, during a deep-sea fishing trip.
Angler proudly displaying a large Yellowfin Tuna while fishing offshore, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Yellowfin Tuna while enjoying a day on the open water.
Response from Captain
December 31, 2025
Chad, thank you for your kind review and great photos, both are very much appreciated
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Matt Weigel
Matt Weigel
5.0
Verified
Fish were caught
Full day off shore on December 7, 20254 adults
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.
A large Yellowfin Tuna displayed on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful offshore fishing trip.
An angler proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi aboard a fishing boat during a deep-sea fishing trip.
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Yellowfin Tuna
Response from Captain
December 11, 2025
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!
0
Matt Weigel
Matt Weigel
5.0
Verified
Optimism
Full Day Trip on December 4, 20255 adults
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!
Translated by AI:
Show original
Review media 0
Response from Captain
December 11, 2025
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!
0
Georges Hougaerts
Georges Hougaerts
5.0
Verified
Perfect day for a family that has never fished before!
Full Day Trip on August 9, 20252 adults
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.
A young angler proudly displaying a large Tuna while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
Reported catch:
Blue Marlin
Sailfish
Yellowfin Tuna
0
Rasmus Skov
Rasmus Skov
4.3
Verified
Great day fishing with rick and orlando
Full Day Trip on January 3, 20262 adults
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
Reported catch:
Sailfish
Response from Captain
January 5, 2026
Rasmus, thank you so much for your review. it is very mich appreciated
0

FAQs about Kingfisher Sportfishing

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1985
Boat manufacturer
DCN
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 320HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots
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