Captain
Javier Cortesespinoza

Member since July 2023 Quepos, Costa Rica
Background
Capt. Javier runs trips out of Quepos aboard a 28’ Shamrock vessel. These waters are known for Mahi Mahi and Marlin and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or jigging. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Hey, I'm Captain Javier Cortesespinoza

Quepos, Costa Rica
Background
Capt. Javier runs trips out of Quepos aboard a 28’ Shamrock vessel. These waters are known for Mahi Mahi and Marlin and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or jigging. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
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Waltrip and cortez sports fishing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(33 reviews)
Quepos
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Trips from US $700

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Amazing day in Quepos
Amazing day in Quepos
sailfish and roosters
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Angler rating
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Scott T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing day in Quepos

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Full Day Offshore on January 16, 2026
Javier and crew were amazing.ย  everything was taken care of perfectly and we caught a bunch of dailfish.ย  it was my daughterโ€™s...
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James D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sailfish and roosters

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Full Day Offshore on January 15, 2026
we went on a half day to catch rooster fish and after a slow day we ended up with 8 near the end of the trip. The tide wasnโ€™t...
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James D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Half day Trip (AM) inshore on January 14, 2026
Had a great two days with this crew. First day 8 roosters and second day raised 8 sailfish hooked 6 landed 4.
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Doug L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Javier got us the fish

VERIFIED   8 Full Day Offshore on November 11, 2025
Captain Javier and Andy got us on the fish from catching bait to landing mahi mahi and a sailfish.ย  Highly recommend.
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Clinton S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Javier

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip Offshore on December 30, 2025
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