Not Too Bad Tours 

5.0/5 (18 reviews)
 Carretera del Tren, Golfito, PU 60701, Costa Rica

Not Too Bad Tours 

Golfito, PU, Costa Rica
23 ft
4
5.0/5 (18 reviews)

Looking to cast a line in Golfito? That's what Not Too Bad Tours is here for!

Depending on the season, you might hook into Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Broomtail Grouper, African Pompano Jack, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, Sailfish, Snook, Yellowfin Tuna, and whatever else is biting.

Depending on the species you're after, you may find yourself spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Haysen also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear. For the more adventurous among you, there's spearfishing.

Capt. Haysen welcomes children aboard, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are never a bad idea so that everyone stays happy and energized!

You'll find yourself aboard a 23' Caribe Pro center console that can carry up to 4 passengers. It comes with outriggers, and all the essentials. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

Some essentials to bring are sunblock (non-spray), a hat, 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, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks available on board.

Now, come aboard with Not Too Bad Tours and get hooked!

Looking to cast a line in Golfito? That's what Not Too Bad Tours is here for!

Depending on the season, you might hook into Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Broomtail Grouper, African Pompano Jack, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, Sailfish, Snook, Yellowfin Tuna, and whatever else is biting.

Depending on the species you're after, you may find yourself spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Haysen also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear. For the more adventurous among you, there's spearfishing.

Capt. Haysen welcomes children aboard, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are never a bad idea so that everyone stays happy and energized!

You'll find yourself aboard a 23' Caribe Pro center console that can carry up to 4 passengers. It comes with outriggers, and all the essentials. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

Some essentials to bring are sunblock (non-spray), a hat, 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, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks available on board.

Now, come aboard with Not Too Bad Tours and get hooked!

Haysen Guzman Brenes
Captain
Haysen Guzman Brenes
20 years of experience
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
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August 2026
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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day In shore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Roosterfish
+8
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full day in shore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Roosterfish
+7
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Tuna fishing trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
US $675
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
9 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Roosterfish
+8
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
18 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Daniel Swanson
Daniel Swanson
us
Alaska, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Sailfish landed on my fly rod !!!
Full Day Trip – Offshore on March 4, 20262 adults

An absolutely amazing day fishing for sailfish with Haysen and his mate!!!! I landed 4 sailfish ,one on my 12 wt fly rod!!!! Hooked into 2 others on my fly rod , but lost them!!! They gave me incredible "coaching" to help me land a sailfish on a fly rod, my first on fly rod. 3 others landed on rod and reel, with other mutiple hookups!!!!! An amazing "mind blowing" day on the water with him and mate!!! First Class Operation !! Thanks!!!!!! One very happy fisherman from Alaska!!!

Reported catch:
Sailfish
Nikoli Martini
Nikoli Martini
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2020
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Experience, highly recommended
Full day in shore on February 28, 20262 adults

Haysen was awesome! I wanted to fish certain techniques for an uncommon species that most captains won't even allow you to do. Haysen was at our service perfectly! He is very pleasant and professional. Not the typical drunken arrogant jackass you find in this price range. I highly recommend him! His boat and equipment were well above average for this price range. You're not going to find a better value than this. The waters in this area are full of a variety of species and lots of action.

Reported catch:
African Pompano Jack
Amanda Nelson
Amanda Nelson
cr
Costa Rica
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great day of fishing
Half Day In shore on March 5, 20262 adults

We really enjoyed our day of fishing with Captain Haysen. We caught our bait, and he took us to some good fishing spots. We met our limit of fish to bring back - snapper and mackeral, and had fun catching a jack crevalle. The boat was the perfect size for two of us and Haysen. He took great care of us, and is an excellent captain and fisherman. He was dedicated to us catching some fish, and it was very appreciated. Next time we want to stock our freezer, we'll call him.

Shawn Achee
Shawn Achee
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
We asked for it, we got it!
Half Day In shore on July 1, 20262 adults

Captain Haysen is the man! I wanted to catch roosterfish and tuna. Captain Haysen put us on roosters right away. We caught them all morning. Then decided to chase Big Yellowfin. Captain would not give up. He found a school of monsters. We hooked into a 100 lb Yellowfin which I fought for 40 minutes. What a battle! If you are coming to this area, Captain Haysen is the guy to put you on fish! He knows fishing and where to find them.

Reported catch:
Roosterfish
Yellowfin Tuna
Amberjack
Haysen Guzman Brenes
Response from Captain

thanks for coming it was a great day

Aaron Ray
Aaron Ray
Repeat angler
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip
Half Day In shore on July 18, 20263 adults1 child

We had a fantastic trip Captain Haysen was great! He knew the spots to catch fish and he delivered. The tackle was in great shape and he worked the entire time to catch fish. His boat handeling skills were top notch. Great service and a great experience.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Roosterfish

FAQs about Not Too Bad Tours

Not Too Bad Tours offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Half Day In shore (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Full day in shore (8 hours)
  • US $675 per group - Tuna fishing trip (8 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (9 hours)
When you book a trip with Not Too Bad Tours, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Not Too Bad Tours include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Yes is included)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge for cleaning your catch)
  • Snacks (Sandwich, fruits, cookies, drinks, )
  • Drinks (Iced tea, gatorade, sodas, beers of you preference, water)
  • First mate
  • Fishing license (Is a must by law to pay a fishing license for the day is gonna be included)
  • Lunch (Depending of your request we can have everything prepare for your enjoyment )
Not Too Bad Tours offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (As long as the biting is depending but the range is always from 3 miles to 30 miles offshore )
  • Wreck fishing
Not Too Bad Tours offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Spearfishing
Top targeted fish species with Not Too Bad Tours include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Broomtail)
  • Jack (African Pompano)
  • Roosterfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snook
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

Haysen Guzman Brenes
Haysen Guzman Brenes
Haysen Guzman Brenes

Golfito, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

16 Fishing Reports
18 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2025

36 years old been fishing since I was 17 on a couple charters boats as I grow up the passion has been even bigger, once you live by the sea there is no explanation about living it. This is my 1st season fishing as self-employed on my boat Not To Bad has been hard but not impossible trying to do my best to satisfy all the needs and desires of clients and i will be more than happy to have you on board to make good memories and have some great times on the water.

Our Team
Raymond R.

Raymond R.

Business partner

16 Fishing Reports
18 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2025

36 years old been fishing since I was 17 on a couple charters boats as I grow up the passion has been even bigger, once you live by the sea there is no explanation about living it. This is my 1st season fishing as self-employed on my boat Not To Bad has been hard but not impossible trying to do my best to satisfy all the needs and desires of clients and i will be more than happy to have you on board to make good memories and have some great times on the water.

Our Team
Raymond R.

Raymond R.

Business partner

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Broomtail Grouper
Broomtail Grouper
African Pompano Jack
African Pompano Jack
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Snook
Snook
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Broomtail Grouper
Broomtail Grouper
African Pompano Jack
African Pompano Jack
Roosterfish
Roosterfish

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Caribe Pro
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 60HP
Max cruising speed
29 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
As long as the biting is depending but the range is always from 3 miles to 30 miles offshore
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Spearfishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Yes is included
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No charge for cleaning your catch
Snacks
Sandwich, fruits, cookies, drinks,
Drinks
Iced tea, gatorade, sodas, beers of you preference, water
First mate
Fishing license
Is a must by law to pay a fishing license for the day is gonna be included
Lunch
Depending of your request we can have everything prepare for your enjoyment

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.

Child friendly
No age limits fishing is for everybody and is a must in our lives
You keep catch
Crew keeps catch
Catch and release allowed

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

 PayPal

What’s biting in Golfito right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Broomtail)Grouper (Broomtail)
RoosterfishRoosterfish
Snapper (Cubera)Snapper (Cubera)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)

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