Jackpot Sport Fishing offers luxury trips at unbeatable rates out of the famous Marina Pez Vela in Quepos. It’s famous not only for the unbeatable fishing, but also for its fantastic placement just a stone’s throw from the beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park.

You will be fishing aboard the “Good Day,” a 31’ custom-built offshore sportfishing boat powered by a 330 HP Cummins engine. The boat can accommodate up to 5 anglers. It is equipped with outriggers, centerriggers, a livewell and Tuna tubes, as well as tournament-grade live bait and lures.

With top-of-the-line Shimano and Penn tackle, you can use a huge variety of fishing techniques. You’ll get the chance to try out light and heavy tackle, bottom fishing, spinning, popping, jigging, trolling, and even fly fishing!

Jackpot Sport Fishing provides a great range of trips to make sure you get exactly what you want from your time on board. You can fish inshore in the islands, river mouths, and rocky outcrops for Roosterfish, Snook, Snapper, Jacks, and Mackerel.

Have an offshore adventure heading 40 miles out to battle monster pelagics such as Blue, Black, and Striped Marlin, Pacific Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo – the list just keeps going!

So pack your hat, your camera, and your sunscreen, and join Jackpot Sport Fishing for some of the best fishing fun you’ll ever have!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,000
    This is a 5-hour trip for the early birds, that will have you exploring the inshore waters of Costa Rica. You can target Roosterfish, Snook, Snapper, Jacks, and Mackerel. The trip includes high-quality Shimano and Penn fishing tackle, bait, fresh fruit, snacks, beers, soft drinks, and water.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,000
    Explore the offshore waters off the coast of Costa Rica on this 5-hour trip. You'll get the chance to target some prized pelagics like Blue, Black, and Striped Marlin, Pacific Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo. The trip includes high-quality Shimano and Penn fishing tackle, bait, fresh fruit, snacks, beers, soft drinks, and water.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,350
    Spend some more time on the water, and explore the inshore waters of Costa Rica. You can expect to target species like Roosterfish, Snook, Snapper, Jack, and Mackerel. The trip includes high-quality Shimano and Penn fishing tackle, bait, fresh fruit, snacks, beers, soft drinks, and water.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,350
    Spend 7 hours on the water, exploring some of the best fishing spots in the area. You can expect to reel in some big pelagics like Blue, Black, and Striped Marlin, Pacific Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo. The trip includes high-quality Shimano and Penn fishing tackle, bait, fresh fruit, snacks, beers, soft drinks, and water.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,500
    Spend a whole day out on the waters off the coast of Costa Rica. You'll be exploring the inshore waters targeting Roosterfish, Snook, Snapper, Jack, and Mackerel. The trip includes high-quality Shimano and Penn fishing tackle, bait, fresh fruit, snacks, beers, soft drinks, and water.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,500
    Head offshore and test your angling skills against species like Blue, Black, and Striped Marlin, Pacific Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo. The trip includes high-quality Shimano and Penn fishing tackle, bait, fresh fruit, snacks, beers, soft drinks, and water.

FAQs about Jackpot Sport Fishing

Jackpot Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip – Offshore (5 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (7 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Offshore (7 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Full Day Trip – Inshore (9 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (9 hours)

When you book a trip with Jackpot Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Jackpot Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate (British & Costa Rican mate aboard)
  • Lunch
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Jackpot Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Islands, Rivermouths, Rocky Outcrops)
  • Offshore Fishing (Typically 20-40 miles offshore)
  • Reef Fishing

Jackpot Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Jackpot Sport Fishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snook
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Jackpot Sport Fishing
Quepos, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
714 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
62 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2016
Captain Manuel Gabuardi has been fishing the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica for 34 years and has been the captain of the GOOD DAY for 21 years. Capt. Manuel knows the Quepos waters immensely, and is so passionate about fishing and loves nothing more than taking our guests from all over the world to experience the best fishing that Costa Rica has to offer. Owner & mate of GOOD DAY Benn Gilmour is from the UK & has been fishing around the world all of his life. Benn loves Offshore fishing for Marlin, Sailfish & Big Tuna. Inshore his favorite species are Roosterfish, Snook & Cubera Snappers.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Costa Rican Custom Built (Sportfishing) originally built in 1997, and restored in 2022. Powered by a 370HP Cummins 6BTA engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
31 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Islands, Rivermouths, Rocky Outcrops
Offshore Fishing
Typically 20-40 miles offshore
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Snorkeling Equipment

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
British & Costa Rican mate aboard
Lunch
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 60 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 60 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Mandatory
For all Billfish

Payment

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 62 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (147)
Captain butch n Roy where awesome!!!!
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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100%
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Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Tara O.
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Memorable and Worthwhile Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Offshore on September 5, 2023
My husband and I went for our first deep sea fishing charter a couple weeks ago with Jackpot Fishing. Based on the many high...
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Stephen W.
Excellent
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Captain butch n Roy where awesome!!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip – Offshore on February 25, 2024
Me my daughter n her boyfriend had great day .caught bunch of sailfish and we saw so many spinner dolphin was unbelievable....
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Joel N.
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5.0 / 5
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Offshore trip with Jackpot Sportfishing!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on May 7, 2023
Couldn’t have asked for a better time aboard the Good Day with Ben (boat owner). He really loves what he does and it shows...
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Mike B.
The Villages, FL
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Mahi

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on May 20, 2023
We were renting a villa for the week so we wanted to get fish for meals. Ben and Captain Manuel made it happen!! The...
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Eliza H.
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The best!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Offshore on December 22, 2023
My family and I had a fantastic day! One of the best offshore experiences we have had.  Ben and the captain could not have...
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