Charters Papagayo – One More
Looking for a private, family-friendly fishing charter in Costa Rica? Welcome aboard!
We are a local family from Playas del Coco, and fishing has been part of our lives for generations. Captain Arnaldo Méndez, with over 20 years of experience and fluent English, knows the waters of the Gulf of Papagayo like the back of his hand. Whether you're an experienced angler or trying fishing for the first time, we'll tailor the trip to your goals and skill level.
We are proud to be one of the most family-friendly fishing charters in the Gulf of Papagayo. Watching children catch their first fish and helping families create unforgettable memories is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do. Our private trips are relaxed, safe, and fun, making them perfect for families, couples, and small groups.
Depending on the season, you may target Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, Sailfish, Black Marlin, Amberjack, Jack Crevalle, Grouper, and more. We specialize in live bait fishing, topwater poppers, trolling, and bottom fishing, always choosing the technique that offers the best chance of success.
For your convenience, we provide complimentary boat pick-up from selected hotels throughout the Gulf of Papagayo. Our comfortable boat features shade, a private toilet, quality fishing equipment, and everything needed for a safe and enjoyable day on the water.
Our goal is simple: to create unforgettable family fishing memories while sharing the beauty of Costa Rica's Pacific coast. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
Looking for a private, family-friendly fishing charter in Costa Rica? Welcome aboard!
We are a local family from Playas del Coco, and fishing has been part of our lives for generations. Captain Arnaldo Méndez, with over 20 years of experience and fluent English, knows the waters of the Gulf of Papagayo like the back of his hand. Whether you're an experienced angler or trying fishing for the first time, we'll tailor the trip to your goals and skill level.
We are proud to be one of the most family-friendly fishing charters in the Gulf of Papagayo. Watching children catch their first fish and helping families create unforgettable memories is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do. Our private trips are relaxed, safe, and fun, making them perfect for families, couples, and small groups.
Depending on the season, you may target Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, Sailfish, Black Marlin, Amberjack, Jack Crevalle, Grouper, and more. We specialize in live bait fishing, topwater poppers, trolling, and bottom fishing, always choosing the technique that offers the best chance of success.
For your convenience, we provide complimentary boat pick-up from selected hotels throughout the Gulf of Papagayo. Our comfortable boat features shade, a private toilet, quality fishing equipment, and everything needed for a safe and enjoyable day on the water.
Our goal is simple: to create unforgettable family fishing memories while sharing the beauty of Costa Rica's Pacific coast. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
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Marcelino OrtizRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFirst Trip to Costa Rica
4 Hour Fishing Charter on April 4, 2026 • 2 adultsFirst Trip = One to Remember!🎣 What an incredible first experience out on the water! Landed a striped bonito and a Pacific cubera snapper — both absolute fighters that made me earn every bit of it. 💪🔥 We also hooked into a blue runner that put up a great fight but came off right as we were getting ready to bring it in. The one that got away… but still an awesome battle! Huge shoutout to Captain Arnaldo and his son — outstanding crew. Great conversation, knowledgeable guides, and they made the whole trip smooth, fun, and memorable. Couldn’t have asked for a better first outing. Already looking forward to the next one! 🌊🎣 #StripedBonito #CuberaSnapper #BlueRunner #FishOn #TightLines #FishingLife #FirstTripSuccess
Nevin BannermanRepeat angler4.7VerifiedNewTop Notch Experience!
5-Hours Fishing - 1:00 PM on October 20, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Arnoldo was great. He picked us up right on the beach from our resort. Drinks were on ice and waiting for us the second we stepped on board. We tried targeting several different species until we got into the fish and he made sure everyone on board was able to catch something. We would definitely book with them again
Kari HaithRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat mornjnr trip
4 Hour Fishing Charter on July 23, 2026 • 2 adultsWe did a 4 hour morning trip, 3 hours fishing and 1 hour snorkeling. We didn’t have luck trolling so we bottom fished and caught a lot of smaller sized fish like trigger fish, and snapper. snorkeling, we saw sea turtles, and lots of schools of fish. It was great. We took our cat to the monkey bar and had them prepare it for us and they did it perfectly! 
Aaron RayRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Crew
Father's Day Special on July 11, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childThe captain Arnaldo and mate Mark were great. They worked the entire time to make our trip amazing. The boat was clean and comfortable. The gear was in great condition. The fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages were very nice. Arnaldo and mark are very friendly and helpful while catching fish.
Cathie Peterson4.7VerifiedFathers Day Fun
Father's Day Special on June 21, 2026 • 5 adultscaptain Kevin was great. We had a slow start for ffishing but ended up catching 5 tuna and barracuda we could eat and the rest throw backs. We are eating like royalty. Thanks for a fun day
Jouni Järvelin5.0VerifiedFebruary fishing trip
6 Hour Fishing Adventure on February 6, 2026 • 2 adults
Bryan Jones3.7VerifiedOk trip
6 Hour Fishing Adventure on October 7, 2026 • 5 adultsCaught a couple fish, but after we had a dorado and a rooster they quit trying. Said we were out of bait. They trolled around after catching some bait, but didn’t realize until they reeled in we were just trolling heads for the last hour.
Kimberly Kingston5.0VerifiedMaui Maui, Roster Fish...What more could you ask for?
8 Hour Fishing – Adrenaline on September 9, 2026 • 2 adultsOur fishing trip has been the highligh of our vacation! We started off a little slow but Arnaldo and Mark are professional fish whisperers!!! We caught Maui Maui, Bonito and the iciing on the cake was ROOSTER FISH!!! The sanwiches, snacks, fresh fruit, and drinks were yummy! The cool thing about our trip was both Mark and Arnaldo got just as excited as us whencatchig fish!!! Definitely true professionals!!! When we come back to Costa Rica, we definitely will be booking with Arnaldo, Mark, and Esmeralda!!! Pura Vida!!!
Jack Faber5.0Verifiedexcellent/ more than expected
6 Hour Fishing Adventure on July 7, 2026 • 2 adultswhat a great experience Capt and mate were amazing / we caught a 60+ , PD rooster fish than went on to try our luck with sails and tuna we were n NOT disappointed multiple up with 2 sails landed to 110 lbs Capt was a reel pro handling boat with 2 fish on !
- Kenny Chaney4.0Verified
Great views of the coast and ok fishing.
6 Hour Fishing Adventure on August 9, 2026 • 2 adultsit was a very windy day and the captain did well navigating the rough water. We stayed close to shore due to the wind, but still caught three roosterfish. Would have been nice to land something else but you have to take what mother nature gives. We did see two sea turtles as well. overall a good day.
FAQs about Charters Papagayo – One More
- US $475 per group - 4 Hour Fishing Charter (4 hours)
- US $475 per group - 4 Hour Fishing Charter - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $500 per group - 5-Hours Fishing (5 hours)
- US $500 per group - 5-Hours Fishing - 1:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $600 per group - 6 Hour Fishing Adventure (6 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $20 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Fishing – Adrenaline (8 hours)
- Toilet It is a private space, close, where every one can be confortable.
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live bait well
- Multimedia system Music on board
- Tuna tubes
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Live bait is included in the price charter.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Every catch we can keep is cleaned for the client.)
- Snacks (Fruit and snacks)
- Drinks (Water, sodas and beer.)
- First mate (There is always a mate in every single cahter we do. Tipping is about 20%.)
- Fishing license (Here we don't need fishing license for every single client, the boat gets one and that is enough.)
- Lunch (In full day charters)
- Inshore fishing (Papagayo Gulf)
- Nearshore fishing
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Handline
- Amberjack
- Bonito
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Marlin (Black)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Needlefish
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