Pacific Boat Rentals - Mad Marlin

Pacific Boat Rentals operates out of the famous sportfishing town of Jaco, Costa Rica, meeting clients on the beautiful Playa Herradura and taking them out for a great day on the water. The Mad Marlin is their latest vessel and the perfect boat to really get the most out of these legendary waters.

The Mad Marlin is a 24’ Polar walkaround, completely overhauled in 2017 and now looking as good a the day she was built. She can carry groups of up to six guests, cruising at over 20 knots to take you to the very best fishing spots around. The boat features a covered top to escape the sun and an enclosed head for extra comfort and convenience.

The vessel is rigged and ready for big battles offshore. A full battery of Raymarine electronics starts sweeping the deep in search of fish as soon as you leave the dock. Once you find them, her Taco 15’ outriggers and Cannon Easi-Troll downriggers will make sure no fish is out of reach.

Choose between half and full day trips, with the option of morning and afternoon charters and the ability to fish offshore or stay in the nearby bays. Both of these will produce amazing fishing, with big Marlin and Sailfish offshore and tasty Snappers and Mackerel inshore.

All Pacific Boat Rentals trips come with quality light and heavy tackle for a variety of techniques, as well as plenty of bait and one fishing license (additional licenses must be purchased at the cost of $17 per angler). You will also be given plenty of snacks and drinks to keep you going.

At the end of your trip, all your fish will be cleaned and filleted for you. You can take this away and cook it up or have it prepared in a local restaurant as the perfect end to your day, while you celebrate your triumphs and toast to the perfect fishing trip aboard the Mad Marlin.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Relax Family Trip to Mantas Beach
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Jan 1
    US $770
    Start your day trolling inshore while cruising, arrive to Manta's Bay for a relax time or listen your favorite music, swim into a calm ocean bay with emerald waters, get some snacks, fruits and if you like it beers. Go swimming to a soft sand beach. When go back try again some coastal trolling. This it's the perfect mix trip for relax with family and try some luck with fun fish! For this trip, we can accept from 1 to 5 persons for the same price.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bonito
    Bonito
  • Private trip
    Half Fishing Day (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    US $800
    Spend your time fishing inshore, nearshore or coastal waters for Snapper, Bonito, Spanish Mackerel, Jack's and some times even Mahi Mahi. We bring all drinks, beers and chips. We will clean and filet your catch.
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Needlefish
    Needlefish
    Snapper (Mullet)
    Mullet Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
    Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
    Grouper (Snowy)
    Snowy Grouper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
    Long-Tail Red Snapper (Onaga)
    Long-Tail Red Snapper (Onaga)
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 8 - Apr 1
    US $990
    Head offshore in search of Sailfish, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, and Tuna on this eight-hour deep sea trip. Or inshore for Roosterfish, or Jacks. Full drinks, snacks and lunch included. Suited to 1 - 4 anglers only because the boat size.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Spearfishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Tuna (Bigeye)
    Bigeye Tuna
  • Private trip
    Extreme offshore 10 hours Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 8 - Sep 1
    US $1,110
    Go offshore for the Billfish with more time and more possibilities for you. Suited to 1 - 3 adults. Going up to (40 nautical miles) offshore. All inclusive drinks, snacks and lunch. Get your fishing license at official government site.
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Spearfishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Tuna (Bigeye)
    Bigeye Tuna
    Grouper (Snowy)
    Snowy Grouper
  • Private trip
    Extreme Blue Marlin Overnight Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    24 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Sep 15
    US $3,900
    If you really need a trophy in your wall, this it´s the Trip. We depart at 6am from Herradura or Mantas Bay, run 1 hour and then troll for billfish until arrive at 60 to 90 nautical miles. Chill out all night and start fishing at 6am. Be ready, billfish it´s the target so Sails and Blue Marlin it´s a must at the Sea Mounts. Bigger Boat and depart time can be changed to accommodate more customers and depending where and how´s the bite. All Inclusive Drinks and Food!
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Swordfish
    Swordfish
    Marlin (Black)
    Black Marlin
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin

FAQs about Pacific Boat Rentals - Mad Marlin

Pacific Boat Rentals - Mad Marlin offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $770 per group - Relax Family Trip to Mantas Beach (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Half Fishing Day (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $990 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,110 per group - Extreme offshore 10 hours Trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group, additional US $1,700 per person after 1 guest - Extreme Blue Marlin Overnight Trip (24 hours)

When you book a trip with Pacific Boat Rentals - Mad Marlin, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet The toilet it´s inside the cabin, have water pump and flush, may be small and some people may get sea sick inside a close site in the boats, so, the second option it´s jump to the water! Yes! And as here water temperature rounds 83F to 87F usually it´s a
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder Raymarine C125 12" MFD 1KW Transducer
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System If needed just ask to link it to your phone!
  • Outriggers Taco 15'
  • Ice Box
  • Radar 12KW UHD 6ft RayMarine

Trips booked with Pacific Boat Rentals - Mad Marlin include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures (Dead bait provided, live bait used as caught.)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Our First mate clean, filet and baggage (ziplock) your fish! Snapper/grouper go clean but not filet (must go whole fish) at no extra cost.)
  • Snacks (Chips, mild spicy chicken patty are usual in our trips included...Great with a beer!)
  • Drinks (Beer, soft drinks & water)
  • First Mate (This boat it´s one of the only two in the Central Pacific that have a female first mate. Certified by government, even to drive the boat, she will always do the best to get the fish and help customers to free or board the fish. "Filet and Release" for eat)
  • Lunch (Full Days get free lunch)

Pacific Boat Rentals - Mad Marlin offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (25-45 miles)

Pacific Boat Rentals - Mad Marlin offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Spearfishing (Customer provide equipment)
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Pacific Boat Rentals - Mad Marlin include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Snowy)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Queen Snapper (Caribbean)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Meet the Charter Operator

Pacific Boat Rentals Costa Rica
Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
15 Fishing Reports
88 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2017
Pacific Boat Rentals started out providing affordable trips for tourists in the area. With 4 boats and a stronger focus on fishing, it now offers awesome days out targeting anything from Snapper to Marlin, while still maintaining its low-cost high-standard focus. This is the perfect way to enjoy Jaco's awesome waters without the premium prices!
Our Team
Arixa C.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Snowy) Snowy Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin

Boat specs

Polar (Walkaround) originally built in 2005, and restored in 2017. Powered by 2 115HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 26 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
25-45 miles

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Spearfishing
Customer provide equipment
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
The toilet it´s inside the cabin, have water pump and flush, may be small and some people may get sea sick inside a close site in the boats, so, the second option it´s jump to the water! Yes! And as here water temperature rounds 83F to 87F usually it´s a
GPS
Fishfinder
Raymarine C125 12" MFD 1KW Transducer
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
If needed just ask to link it to your phone!
Outriggers
Taco 15'

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Dead bait provided, live bait used as caught.
Catch cleaning & filleting
Our First mate clean, filet and baggage (ziplock) your fish! Snapper/grouper go clean but not filet (must go whole fish) at no extra cost.
Snacks
Chips, mild spicy chicken patty are usual in our trips included...Great with a beer!
Drinks
Beer, soft drinks & water
First Mate
This boat it´s one of the only two in the Central Pacific that have a female first mate. Certified by government, even to drive the boat, she will always do the best to get the fish and help customers to free or board the fish. "Filet and Release" for eat
Lunch
Full Days get free lunch

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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
We love kids fishing, the better age for them start are 4+ year on shore half day trips. We have a nice spot for small snappers, groupers and "fish like bait" to play. For offshore we recommend 8+ kids.
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory
Marlin, Sailfish, and Roosterfish

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 81 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (216)
No frills just fish
Trip of a lifetime
Trip of a lifetime
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Angler rating
72
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
84%
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Brian L.
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4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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No frills just fish

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 21, 2024
The Mad Marlin is a smaller older boat great for two or maybe 3 people. If you need comfort you may be disappointed but if...
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First of all safty is always first and I aways felt like we were in safe hands with our captain and crew.. The boat is on the...
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John M.
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Awesome trip!

VERIFIED   Extreme offshore 10 hours Trip on December 12, 2023
We had a great trip on the mad marlin. Andres put us on some mahi to start the day, my brother and I both getting one each....
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Mike M.
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What to catch fish … book this trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 13, 2023
If you are looking for a pleasure boat … this is not your trip. If you are looking to catch fish … sign up NOW. Great experience...
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Very good trip

VERIFIED   Extreme offshore 10 hours Trip on January 8, 2024
First couple of hours quiet. Then starting getting big dolphin (Maui Maui). Captain found birds working areas and got more...
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