Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa Rica
Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa Rica
35' Express Sportfisher – Bob Marlin
Ready for Adventure, Equipped for Safety, Built for Comfort
Step aboard the Bob Marlin, a 35' Express sportfishing vessel designed for both serious anglers and leisurely ocean-goers. Powered by twin
315hp turbo diesel engines, this boat makes a quick comfortable ride to Costa Rica's rich fishing grounds.
Whether you're heading out for a few hours or an all-day excursion, Bob Marlin offers all the comforts of home at sea:
• Full bathroom (head) with shower and marine toilet
• Galley kitchen complete with stove, sink, and mini fridge
• Air-conditioned cabin for relief from the sun and heat
• Comfortable lounge area with seating for relaxing or escaping the elements
• Ice maker to keep your drinks cold and your catch fresh
Fish with confidence aboard the Bob Marlin, equipped with premium tackle for serious offshore action.
• Penn Rods & Shimano Reels – Reliable, smooth, and built to handle big game.
• Daiwa Electric Teaser Reels – Effortless teaser deployment for raising marlin and sailfish.
• TACO Outriggers – Heavy-duty outriggers for a clean, wide trolling spread.
• Livewell to keep bait fresh and active
• Radar, fish finders and GPS systems for precise navigation and fish tracking
• Ample rod storage and deck space for multiple anglers
• Tackle and gear storage
Proven Lure Selection
Our spread features some of the most effective lures in the game:
• Pakula, Islander, Black Bart, and Squidnation – Designed to entice everything from Mahi and Tuna to trophy Marlin.
Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting out, our professional-grade gear gives you the best shot at success on the water.
• Livewell to keep bait fresh and active
• Radar, sonar, and GPS systems for precise navigation and fish tracking
• Ample rod storage and deck space for multiple anglers.
Your safety is our top priority. The Bob Marlin meets all international safety standards and comes equipped with all required safety gear.
35' Express Sportfisher – Bob Marlin
Ready for Adventure, Equipped for Safety, Built for Comfort
Step aboard the Bob Marlin, a 35' Express sportfishing vessel designed for both serious anglers and leisurely ocean-goers. Powered by twin
315hp turbo diesel engines, this boat makes a quick comfortable ride to Costa Rica's rich fishing grounds.
Whether you're heading out for a few hours or an all-day excursion, Bob Marlin offers all the comforts of home at sea:
• Full bathroom (head) with shower and marine toilet
• Galley kitchen complete with stove, sink, and mini fridge
• Air-conditioned cabin for relief from the sun and heat
• Comfortable lounge area with seating for relaxing or escaping the elements
• Ice maker to keep your drinks cold and your catch fresh
Fish with confidence aboard the Bob Marlin, equipped with premium tackle for serious offshore action.
• Penn Rods & Shimano Reels – Reliable, smooth, and built to handle big game.
• Daiwa Electric Teaser Reels – Effortless teaser deployment for raising marlin and sailfish.
• TACO Outriggers – Heavy-duty outriggers for a clean, wide trolling spread.
• Livewell to keep bait fresh and active
• Radar, fish finders and GPS systems for precise navigation and fish tracking
• Ample rod storage and deck space for multiple anglers
• Tackle and gear storage
Proven Lure Selection
Our spread features some of the most effective lures in the game:
• Pakula, Islander, Black Bart, and Squidnation – Designed to entice everything from Mahi and Tuna to trophy Marlin.
Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting out, our professional-grade gear gives you the best shot at success on the water.
• Livewell to keep bait fresh and active
• Radar, sonar, and GPS systems for precise navigation and fish tracking
• Ample rod storage and deck space for multiple anglers.
Your safety is our top priority. The Bob Marlin meets all international safety standards and comes equipped with all required safety gear.
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The Captain, Tim, was great at communicating as he reached out when I booked the trip and periodically up until and is fluent in English with an extensive and interesting history of traveling the world. The crew was very experienced and fully engaged with the fishing and our family. Even though the fishing reports from other boats were that not much was being caught, we landed 3 sailfish on our half day tour. They also supplied some very good morning snacks and midday sandwiches and guacamole. We have chartered numerous boats and would highly recommend this charter.
Happy to hear you enjoyed the day ! Safe travels back home !!
Writing a review that otherwise may sound strange - we didn’t actually get to fish as unfortunately we selected the lone day in Costa Rica with really bad surf. Had to call it early through no fault of Bob Marlin … They were outstanding, very accommodating and helpful in spite of the conditions. We will definitely give them a call next time we’re in CR to try again.
We had a phenomenal trip! We started out from the beach in Herradura for an 8 hr trip looking for billfish, dorado, and tuna. It started out a little slow, but they got us on a large school of yellowfin tuna. After catching multiple large tuna, we caught a small dorado and 2 sailfish. The crew was super helpful and friendly. They were great with our kids. We have 2 boys, 16 and 15, and a girl , 12. They filleted up the tuna, made fresh sashimi with avocado to eat on the boat. Highly recommend. Danny, George, and Kendall were great!
Great to hear you and your family enjoyed the day! Enjoy the rest of your vacation and hope to fiah again someday .
Bucket list: Catch a tuna and eat it on the boat: ✔️ I messaged them and told them that if we catch a tuna, that they better have soy sauce as I'm eating it on the boat! He replied, "I'll make you sashimi!! Indeed we did & indeed he did!!! Started out hot wirh an immediate double up, one got away, then we went cold for hours and hit 2 more at the end. At the end of the day, it's called fishing, not catching nut we still ended up w 3 Tuna totalling over 200lbs! Definitely recommend and next time we are getting a SAIL!!
Cant wait to fish again ! safe travels🤙
It was my wife's birthday and she wanted to go fishing. We could not have had a better boat and crew. The owner Tim, Deck Hand/1st Mate Dani and Captain Kendar were fantastic, all of them seasoned, professional guys. Great conversations and excellent in their crafts!! We had a great time and caught some really nice yellow fin tuna!
FAQs about Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa Rica
- US $1,500 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (5 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - Half Day Trip – Offshore (5 hours)
- US $1,800 per group - Full Day Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
- US $1,800 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
- Toilet Enclosed , private toilet.
- Air conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Live bait if required , is always included.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish are filleted and bagged for your enjoyment ! Don't hesitate to ask for our recommendations on restaurants that will prepare your catch for you!)
- Snacks (Snacks are included. Fresh fruits , Chips with salsa , Chocolate snacks are available to enjoy throughout the day.)
- Drinks (We supply water, sodas, juice and beer and of course that's included !)
- First mate (With years of experience on the water, he's the one who keeps everything running smoothly – from preparing the boat before sunrise to ensuring every guest has an unforgettable day at sea.)
- Lunch (We offer a variety of meals but our guest favorite(and ours)is our local dish of 'Arroz con Pollo'. Served with fresh pico de gallo and salad!)
- Inshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Typical offshore trips we travel 20-30 miles to the fishing grounds.)
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Popping
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Marlin (Black)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Roosterfish
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Cubera)
- Wahoo
Your operator
Playa Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa Rica, based in Herradura on the stunning Pacific coast of Puntarenas Province, offers unforgettable offshore and inshore fishing adventures in one of the world's premier sportfishing destinations. With experienced captains and crew, anglers can chase trophy species such as Sailfish, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and Roosterfish while enjoying the beauty of Costa Rica's vibrant coastline. Whether you're an avid angler or a first-time guest, Bob Marlin Sportfishing delivers exciting action, warm hospitality, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Kendar G.
Captain
Tim Y.
First mate
Jeff M.
First mate
Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa Rica, based in Herradura on the stunning Pacific coast of Puntarenas Province, offers unforgettable offshore and inshore fishing adventures in one of the world's premier sportfishing destinations. With experienced captains and crew, anglers can chase trophy species such as Sailfish, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and Roosterfish while enjoying the beauty of Costa Rica's vibrant coastline. Whether you're an avid angler or a first-time guest, Bob Marlin Sportfishing delivers exciting action, warm hospitality, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Kendar G.
Captain
Tim Y.
First mate
Jeff M.
First mate
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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:
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