Blackfin Sportfishing 

4.4
(27 reviews)
 Ruta Nacional Secundaria 180, Playa Flamingo, GU, Costa Rica–

Blackfin Sportfishing 

Playa Flamingo, GU, Costa Rica
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27 ft
5
4.4
(27 reviews)

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If you're ready to get hooked on fishing in Playa Flamingo, book a trip with Blackfin Sportfishing.

These waters hold game fish like Pacific Barracuda, Amberjack, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Almaco Jack, Goliath Grouper, African Pompano Jack, Skipjack Tuna, Broomtail Grouper, and more, depending on when you go. On the day of your trip you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Any fish within the legal limit are yours to take home. Catch cleaning is available, so you can take your fish home without any hassle. How's that for fresh seafood?

Your trip begins aboard a 27' center console with space for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, everything you need for a productive day on the water. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

Before coming aboard, you will need 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.

It's always wise to bring sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks for you on board.

Now, time to hit the water with Blackfin Sportfishing!

If you're ready to get hooked on fishing in Playa Flamingo, book a trip with Blackfin Sportfishing.

These waters hold game fish like Pacific Barracuda, Amberjack, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Almaco Jack, Goliath Grouper, African Pompano Jack, Skipjack Tuna, Broomtail Grouper, and more, depending on when you go. On the day of your trip you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Any fish within the legal limit are yours to take home. Catch cleaning is available, so you can take your fish home without any hassle. How's that for fresh seafood?

Your trip begins aboard a 27' center console with space for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, everything you need for a productive day on the water. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

Before coming aboard, you will need 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.

It's always wise to bring sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks for you on board.

Now, time to hit the water with Blackfin Sportfishing!

Blackfin Sportfishing
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Special Offer: 4 Hour Sportfishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - May 31
Amberjack
Roosterfish
Tuna (Skipjack)
Wahoo
+8
US $375
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Amberjack
Roosterfish
Tuna (Skipjack)
Wahoo
+8
US $400
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Combo: Fishing & Sunset
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)
Tuna (Skipjack)
+6
US $400
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Roosterfish
Tuna (Skipjack)
+7
US $585
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Tuna (Skipjack)
+7
US $795
Entire boat: up to 5 people

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Rating

4.4
27 reviews
4.2
Boat & equipment
4.6
Captain & crew
4.3
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (28)

Reviews (27)

  • Tae Laney
    Tae Laney
    Costa Rica
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We had an amazing time and caught some great fish!

    Combo: Fishing & Sunset on June 19, 2026 • 5 adults

    Captain and first mate were so kind and awesome! We had a wonderful time on the water and caught some great fish, too! I highly recommend them for a fun outing!

  • Karina Sanchez
    Karina Sanchez
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    just book it!!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on February 27, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had a great time during the charter, the captain got us on a blackfin tuna & spanish mack. We also got to dive to cool off once we finished trolling & casting. Definitely recommend doing a full day if you are going after bigger fish but overall had a great time!

  • Brad Isola
    Brad Isola
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Didn’t get skunked

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 9, 2025 • 2 adults

    Pick up is not your typical boat marina, as you board on the shore. Not a problem just FYI. Our captain Raul spoke enough English for us to understand each other and worked his tail off to get us on the big fish, but it just wasn’t meant to be. We caught a few bait fish (Bonita) and my son brought in the only decent fish, an ocean far. Didn’t even know there were far in the ocean. Other than that we got skunked. It happens. But, it wasn’t for lack of effort. Raul took us to multiple spots and tried multiple tactics to get the fish, they just weren’t having it. Next time I’m in CR I’ll be back with these guys.

  • Cody Peters
    Cody Peters
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    You don’t need a huge boat to catch huge fish

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 16, 2025 • 3 adults

    This was our second trip with the black fin and hopefully not our last, ishmail and rolo did an awesome job getting us into fish, fun guys to hang out with and ended with a trophy size rooster of a lifetime, estimated to be over 80lbs They have the knowledge and the gear to get you on the fish

  • Paul Kraus
    Paul Kraus
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Great captain and unique experience

    Combo: Fishing & Sunset on June 17, 2025 • 4 adults

    Raúl was great, skilled, and very entertaining. We were able to go fishing and snorkeling which was very cool. We hooked one really large fish that unfortunately got away bit we caught about 6 Bonita which was really fun. He even cut up fresh sashimi and prepared it with soy and wasabi which I have never seen a captain do before

  • Jared Walker
    Jared Walker
    Repeat angler
    ca
    Québec, Canada
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Beautiful Day of Fishing.

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 24, 2025 • 2 adults

    Captain Luis is top notch. He’s a local that knows the waters like the back of his hand. We had a fantastic day, saw a lot of marine life and he put us on the fish with multiple catches. 10/10 would highly recommend.

  • Ignacio Pozo Cabanell
    Ignacio Pozo Cabanell
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    10/10 experience!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 25, 2025 • 2 adults

    These guys are the real deal! Boat and equipment were in perfect condition. Our captain, Raúl, was simply phenomenal. A huge source of knowledge about the area and fishing. We did fish quite a lot of tunas that we later had for lunch and were awesome. Super grateful of having the chance to live this experience.

  • Garrett Tuxhorn
    Garrett Tuxhorn
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2024
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing was great!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 25, 2025 • 2 adults

    Perfect day fishing. Captain and mate were awesome. I was looking to catch some rooster fish and boy did we. 6 rooster's, 1 jack and even a little shark. What a great day. Highly recommend these guys.

  • Andrew Petersen
    Andrew Petersen
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    3.7
    Verified

    A less expensive, but still worth it charter.

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on January 25, 2025 • 5 adults

    Romero was really good. Unfortunately not a great day for landing a boatload of fish. Super windy and choppy so we couldn’t get out real far. Romero did his best to get us on some fish. Landed 3, lost 2. I’ve never fished out here before so we were going in blind. Don’t know whether trolling was best or bottom rig. We trolled the entire time. We did take about 45 minutes to snorkel which was cool. Very low key and not touristy. Romero had some fresh caught sashimi ready for us as a surprise when we got back in the boat. The only negative I would say is we spent a good amount of time trying to catch baitfish (which I feel like he should have had on board already or at least cut bait). Only caught one bait and another boat gave us one of theirs, though we caught nothing on a live bait setup. Overall it was fun. No real complaints. It’s called fishing, not catching!

  • Mike Goglia
    Mike Goglia
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 13, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Nice day on the water, caught a yellowfin, triggerfish, barracuda and a few snappers. Highly recommended

FAQs about Blackfin Sportfishing

Blackfin Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group - Special Offer: 4 Hour Sportfishing (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Combo: Fishing & Sunset (4 hours)
  • US $585 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $795 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Blackfin Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
Trips booked with Blackfin Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First mate
Blackfin Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
Blackfin Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Blackfin Sportfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Mexican)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Broomtail)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack (African Pompano)
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

Blackfin Sportfishing
Blackfin Sportfishing
Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
32 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2024
Capt. Alejandro is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Our Team
Alejandro R.
Alejandro R.
Captain
Blackfin Sportfishing
Blackfin Sportfishing
Fully verified
2
reports
32
reviews
2024
member since
~1h
response
Capt. Alejandro is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
The crew
Alejandro R.
Alejandro R.
Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Mexican Barracuda
Mexican Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Broomtail Grouper
Broomtail Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
African Pompano Jack
African Pompano Jack
Almaco Jack
Almaco Jack
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Amberjack
Amberjack
Mexican Barracuda
Mexican Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Broomtail Grouper
Broomtail Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Roosterfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Tae L.
    Tae L.
    Captain and first mate were so kind and awesome! We had a wonderful time on the water and caught some great fish, too! I highly recommend them for a fun outing!
  • Angler reeling in a fish aboard a sport fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of fishing in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Gray Triggerfish
    Karina S.
    Karina S.
    We had a great time during the charter, the captain got us on a blackfin tuna & spanish mack. We also got to dive to cool off once we finished trolling & casting. Definitely recommend doing a full day if you are going after bigger fish but overall had a great time!
  • A rocky outcrop rises from the ocean under a cloudy sky, showcasing a scenic marine environment.
    John F.
    John F.
    perfect boat for seeing the views and meeting a friendly captain and mate. Def not the trip to book if you want to catch fish, but good for photography or a boat ride for sure.
  • An angler holding a freshly caught fish while fishing in deep blue waters, with rocky formations in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Horse-eye Jack
    Mike G.
    Mike G.
    Nice day on the water, caught a yellowfin, triggerfish, barracuda and a few snappers. Highly recommended
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi while on a fishing charter in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Jared W.
    Jared W.
    Captain Luis is top notch. He’s a local that knows the waters like the back of his hand. We had a fantastic day, saw a lot of marine life and he put us on the fish with multiple catches. 10/10 would highly recommend.
  • Angler proudly displaying a long fish, likely a barracuda, while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Brad I.
    Brad I.
    Pick up is not your typical boat marina, as you board on the shore. Not a problem just FYI. Our captain Raul spoke enough English for us to understand each other and worked his tail off to get us on the big fish, but it just wasn’t meant to be. We caught a few bait fish (Bonita) and my son brought in the only decent fish, an ocean far. Didn’t even know there were far in the ocean. Other than that we got skunked. It happens. But, it wasn’t for lack of effort. Raul took us to multiple spots and tried multiple tactics to get the fish, they just weren’t having it. Next time I’m in CR I’ll be back with these guys.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of fish, including a large Yellowfin Tuna, while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Great fishing, some jacks and rainbowsrunners good ceviche…
  • A group of anglers celebrating their catch of a large fish while enjoying a day on the water, showcasing camaraderie and excitement.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Paul K.
    Paul K.
    Raúl was great, skilled, and very entertaining. We were able to go fishing and snorkeling which was very cool. We hooked one really large fish that unfortunately got away bit we caught about 6 Bonita which was really fun. He even cut up fresh sashimi and prepared it with soy and wasabi which I have never seen a captain do before
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Ignacio P.
    Ignacio P.
    These guys are the real deal! Boat and equipment were in perfect condition. Our captain, Raúl, was simply phenomenal. A huge source of knowledge about the area and fishing. We did fish quite a lot of tunas that we later had for lunch and were awesome. Super grateful of having the chance to live this experience.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Roosterfish while fishing from a boat in a sunny coastal environment.
    Garrett T.
    Garrett T.
    Perfect day fishing. Captain and mate were awesome. I was looking to catch some rooster fish and boy did we. 6 rooster's, 1 jack and even a little shark. What a great day. Highly recommend these guys.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Other
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
1992
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Rome Frank CR
Boat type
Consola central
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 140HP
Max cruising speed
29 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Catch and release mandatory

How you can pay

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

What’s biting in Playa Flamingo right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Broomtail)Grouper (Broomtail)
Jack (African Pompano)Jack (African Pompano)
Tuna (Skipjack)Tuna (Skipjack)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)

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