Capullo Sportfishing
Capullo Sportfishing
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Based out of the community of Tamarindo Beach, Capullo Sportfishing aims to provide a memorable experience on the northwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The seas around Tamarindo are famous for being one of the prime spots for world-class sportfishing in Central America.
Capt. Manuel Leal and First Mate Cheyenne Rosales have been fishing together for 25 years. They consistently provide expert service and will work tirelessly to ensure you have a fun time. They are happy to cater to the individual desires of their clients and excel at instructing beginners, both young and old. They will show you how to fish and land your own catch and can also work with veteran anglers to plan the perfect trip.
Their boat is a 36’ Topaz offshore sportfisher that runs on a pair of 400 HP Caterpillar Diesel engines. Freshly painted and refitted in 2023, now with a baby blue hull, new comfortable deck seating & roof covering. She also boasts a 14 foot beam instead of the traditional 12 foot making her very stable & ready to take up to 8 anglers out for an adventure!
The trip packages on offer are geared for targeting Sailfish, Blue, Black and Striped Marlin, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Snapper and many others. If you manage to catch Tuna or Mahi Mahi, Capt. Manuel can use it to prepare some finger-licking Sashimi.
You’ll have the very best fishing tackle and equipment at your disposal included in the trip price. Complimentary drinks, fruit & light snacks will also be waiting for you on board, with sandwiches being served on longer trips. This part of Costa Rica is a great place to be fishing all year-round, so come on down for a taste!
Based out of the community of Tamarindo Beach, Capullo Sportfishing aims to provide a memorable experience on the northwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The seas around Tamarindo are famous for being one of the prime spots for world-class sportfishing in Central America.
Capt. Manuel Leal and First Mate Cheyenne Rosales have been fishing together for 25 years. They consistently provide expert service and will work tirelessly to ensure you have a fun time. They are happy to cater to the individual desires of their clients and excel at instructing beginners, both young and old. They will show you how to fish and land your own catch and can also work with veteran anglers to plan the perfect trip.
Their boat is a 36’ Topaz offshore sportfisher that runs on a pair of 400 HP Caterpillar Diesel engines. Freshly painted and refitted in 2023, now with a baby blue hull, new comfortable deck seating & roof covering. She also boasts a 14 foot beam instead of the traditional 12 foot making her very stable & ready to take up to 8 anglers out for an adventure!
The trip packages on offer are geared for targeting Sailfish, Blue, Black and Striped Marlin, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Snapper and many others. If you manage to catch Tuna or Mahi Mahi, Capt. Manuel can use it to prepare some finger-licking Sashimi.
You’ll have the very best fishing tackle and equipment at your disposal included in the trip price. Complimentary drinks, fruit & light snacks will also be waiting for you on board, with sandwiches being served on longer trips. This part of Costa Rica is a great place to be fishing all year-round, so come on down for a taste!
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What anglers say
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our group had amazing time on this charter. we caught a couple big sailfish and the crew was incredible!! Everything was great. they provided everything we needed and more. highly recommend! wish we had more time here to book another trip
Hi Jamie, Thanks for taking the time to write a fantastic review of your trip. It's great to hear you all had a great time and you felt well looked after. Nice to catch a couple of trophy fish as well. The crew do everything they can to try and get you on the fish and with their experience of over 30 years on the boat it certainly helps. Hopefully you will be back again and we would be more than happy to take you all out again. I can even put on extra extra beers for your next trip 😀 Enjoy the rest of your vacation. Cheers. Roy. Capullo Sportfishing
Great outing with Capullo! We were hooked up with a blue marlin within 2 hours of being on the water. The captain and the first mate were very knowledgeable. We hooked 3 blue marlin and landed 2. We also caught a wahoo, multiple tunas and rainbow runners. Great trip all around, will be back.
Hi Brian, thank you for your review. You certainly had an action packed day on Capullo. Not all days are as eventful as this but every so often it happens. So pleased you had an awesome day and we look forward to seeing you and your friends again. Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing
Catching a Pacific Sailfish was on my bucket list and Capullo made it happen but it wasn't just one it was FOUR! Manuel and Cheyenne were awesome in every aspect! Was the trip of a lifetime for me! Thank you for making it happen Team Capullo. I will be back for sure!
Hi Mike, so pleased you had a great day with Manuel and Cheyenne and happy that you got the trophy fish that you were looking for and another 3 on top. We would love to see you back on the boat for another fishing adventure in the future. Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing
great crew and great trip
Hi Joey, thank you for taking the time to give us a review and sharing the photo of the mahi mahi you caught. We appreciate it. Hope you had plenty of fish for everyone with the mahi mahi and the yellow fin tuna. Look forward to seeing you again. Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing
We didn't have our lines in for five minutes and we had two Sailfish on!! Highly recommend this crew for their professionalism and skills. Total of five Sailfish hits and one Marlin.
Hi Thomas, thank you for your review & great you got some good action on your charter with the sailfish & marlin. Look forward to seeing you again. Best regards Roy Capullo Sportfishing
FAQs about Capullo Sportfishing
What are the trip rates for Capullo Sportfishing?
- US $1,356 per group - Half Day (AM) From December 2025 (5 hours)
- US $1,356 per group - Half Day (PM) From December 2025 (5 hours)
- US $1,921 per group - 3/4 day Trip from December 2025 (7 hours)
- US $2,147 per group - Full Day Trip from December 2025 (9 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Capullo Sportfishing?
- Toilet The boat has an enclosed bathroom with a marine toilet.
- Fighting chair
- GPS We have 2 GPS onboard
- Fishfinder We have a Garmin & Furuno Fishfinder onboard
- Flybridge
- Live bait well We have a live bait well
- Multimedia system Blue Tooth music capability to play your own music
- Outriggers
- Tuna tubes
- Ice box One for bait & filleted fish and one for drinks
- Radio
What's included in the trip price with Capullo Sportfishing?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Fishing for live bait is part of the trip and is included in the price. We also have frozen ballyhoo on board for each charter.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Our crew will clean and fillet your fish ready for you to take home or to a restaurant for cooking. There is no charge for this service.)
- Snacks (Fruits, chips, granola bars)
- Drinks (Beer, soft drinks & water)
- First mate (Cheyenne has worked on this boat for over 25 years)
- Lunch (For 3/4 and full day: sandwich baguettes)
What types of fishing does Capullo Sportfishing offer?
- Inshore fishing (Normally reached within 30 mins -weather dependant)
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (We are licensed to travel up to 40 miles offshore.)
- Reef fishing
What fishing techniques does Capullo Sportfishing offer?
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling (Speeds of around 6-7 knots)
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Deep sea fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Capullo Sportfishing?
- Amberjack
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Broomtail)
- Jack (African Pompano)
- Marlin (Black)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Roosterfish
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Red)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your operator
The Capullo Sportfishing team is made up of professionals with decades of experience, who enjoy putting people on fish and making their trip special. Customer satisfaction is something they take very seriously, and the bilingual crew will always go the extra mile to ensure everyone on the trip is having fun.
The Capullo Sportfishing team is made up of professionals with decades of experience, who enjoy putting people on fish and making their trip special. Customer satisfaction is something they take very seriously, and the bilingual crew will always go the extra mile to ensure everyone on the trip is having fun.
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What’s included in the trip price
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
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.
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.
How you can pay
Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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.
What’s biting in Tamarindo right now
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Broomtail)
Jack (African Pompano)
Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Tuna (Yellowfin)
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