Charter Operator
Tamarindo Surf & Tours

Member since November 2023 Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Background
Capt. David runs trips out of Tamarindo aboard a 28’ Century. These waters are known for Marlin and Mahi Mahi and he will show you how to catch them. With 10 years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Techniques
Trolling

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Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Background
Capt. David runs trips out of Tamarindo aboard a 28’ Century. These waters are known for Marlin and Mahi Mahi and he will show you how to catch them. With 10 years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Techniques
Trolling
Our Team
David G.
Captain
Sara O.
Business associate
Juan R.
Captain
Leandro R.
First mate
Luis L.
First mate

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(43 reviews)
Tamarindo
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $650
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(11 reviews)
Tamarindo
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $1,200

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 54 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (94)
Captain David put us in fish!
Captain David put us in fish!
Captain David put us in fish!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
79%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Dean E.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 3, 2026
My Wife and I had a great time on the water, the fishing was slow but itโ€™s called fishing and not catching for a reason!...
Dean E. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1
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Joseph F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Magnificent

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 15, 2025
I have been fishing my entire life which is the better part of 50 years.ย  I am a striper guide back home in Texas and I know...
Joseph F. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1
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Derek S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great in Tamarindo

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 20, 2025
Went out in the morning and it was bery slow. We trolled for bill fish and noting was happening. we fot the call and hauked...
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Andres C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Itโ€™s about the experience

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 11, 2025
I canโ€™t say enough about David and Max.ย  We may not have caught fish all day long but we caught fish.ย  We had four hookups...
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Damon M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Incredible grew, with local knowledge = great experience

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 9, 2025
David and Max, are great at what they do. Beyond fishing they are a great crew that you could enjoy spending your whole day...
Damon M. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1
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