Captain
Nelson Mendez

Member since December 2013 Coco, Costa Rica
Background
Captain Nelson Mendez will be your guide for the fishing trip on the Tuna Fish. He has fished around all Central and North Pacific Coast of Costa Rica looking for big game sportfish including Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Roosterfish, and Mahi Mahi. His ample experience in both inshore and offshore fishing makes him a well-rounded angler able and ready to target any pelagic species in the Gulf of Papagayo. Nelson is in love with every form of fishing — be it sportfishing, inshore or offshore, he truly commits to doing it all. He is simple, responsible, kind, and persistent, all the qualities that make an amazing captain. Nelson started fishing when he was 13 years old, and at the age of 18, he started working as the first mate and hasn't looked back since. Nelson also participated in 3 international fly fishing tournaments, where he made amazing results and won the third place once, and a second place twice.
Techniques
We practice different fishing techniques, such as trolling, casting, bottom fishing, jigging, and fly fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Nelson Mendez

Coco, Costa Rica
Background
Captain Nelson Mendez will be your guide for the fishing trip on the Tuna Fish. He has fished around all Central and North Pacific Coast of Costa Rica looking for big game sportfish including Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Roosterfish, and Mahi Mahi. His ample experience in both inshore and offshore fishing makes him a well-rounded angler able and ready to target any pelagic species in the Gulf of Papagayo. Nelson is in love with every form of fishing — be it sportfishing, inshore or offshore, he truly commits to doing it all. He is simple, responsible, kind, and persistent, all the qualities that make an amazing captain. Nelson started fishing when he was 13 years old, and at the age of 18, he started working as the first mate and hasn't looked back since. Nelson also participated in 3 international fly fishing tournaments, where he made amazing results and won the third place once, and a second place twice.
Techniques
We practice different fishing techniques, such as trolling, casting, bottom fishing, jigging, and fly fishing.
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
(17 reviews)
Coco
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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slow day on the ocean but caughts a sail
slow day on the ocean but caughts a sail
slow day on the ocean but caughts a sail
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Caught fish
91%
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Richard D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour inshore trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore on February 24, 2026
I canโ€™t say enough about these guys! Sea was extremely rough and winds were whipping!ย  But these guys did everything they...
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Richard D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Second trip out eight hours offshore

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Fishing - 6 Hrs on February 26, 2026
Day 2 with these guys and I gotta say these guys didnโ€™t disappoint!ย  Weather was completely different then day one on our...
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Melenie Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Slow day on the ocean but caughts a sail

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore on April 15, 2026
Capt and Crew were friendly and kind. We went out twice, fishing was slowโ€ฆ caught a Sail each day we went. Husband caught...
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Ryan P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Honeymoon fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore on January 6, 2026
This captain and first mate do not mess around. I was asked what i want to catch and we went off to the sailfish grounds and...
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Mark C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore on June 10, 2025
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