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
54
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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Our Team
David G.
Captain
Sara O.
Business associate
Juan R.
Captain
Leandro R.
First mate
Luis L.
First mate

My Charter Listings

Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1

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

Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ 35' Cabo Express

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(11 reviews)
Tamarindo
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $1,200

Fishing Reports

Half day pm
Half day pm
Jan 5, 2026 Tamarindo
Trolling we went 2 -2 sail fish and we got a rock snapper on the reef
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MAHI MAHI ARE BACK
MAHI MAHI ARE BACK
Nov 3, 2025 Tamarindo
The seasonโ€™s heating up, and so is the fishing in Tamarindo! Our guests have been reeling in gorgeous Mahi Mahi just a few miles offshore ?. Imagine the fight, the splash, and the thrill of catching your own fresh Dorado in paradise ??. ? Book your fishing trip today with Tamarindo Surf & Tours, spots are filling fast! ? 28โ€™ Blue Runner 1 & 35โ€™ Chasinโ€™ Fins ready to take you offshore. ?Tamarindo, Costa Rica ? **hidden content** | WhatsApp: **hidden content**
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Sail Fish & Yellow Fin tuna
Sail Fish & Yellow Fin tuna
Oct 31, 2025 Tamarindo
Catch many tunas and realese a sail fish
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Sail Fish + Groupers
Sail Fish + Groupers
Jul 26, 2025 Tamarindo
We had a beautifull fishing day with our clients from Canada. Weโ€™ve catch 3 sail fish and 3 groupers. Our clients wanted to catch bill fish and smaller fish for their kids, they weโ€™re very happy of their fishing day with us.
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Snorkeling and inshore fishing
Snorkeling and inshore fishing
Jul 25, 2025 Tamarindo
Our clients wanted to do snorkeling and inshore fishing weโ€™ve catch a couple of Groupers for diner, it was a beautifull day ?
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Dad and son had a great fishing day with
Dad and son had a great fishing day with
Jul 16, 2025 Tamarindo
This big yellow fin tuna was the highlight of their fishing trip, in only a 1/2 day, not typicall, but not impossible ??
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 54 reviews
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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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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
79%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Steven D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 28, 2025
Had a phenomal time. the captain and his first mate were awesome. We caught multiple sail fish, saw dolphins and sea turtles,...
Steven D. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1
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Milan W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Epic Day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 28, 2025
Capt. David and Juan were simply the best!!! Very personable and knowledgeable. It was our best day fishing ever! We asked...
Milan W. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1
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Bryan V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with David

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on February 25, 2026
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Jorge A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Small but productive

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 16, 2026
Frienbly, knowlegable crew who new where to find the bottom fish.ย  This our second time fishing with them and we took grouper...
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Jorge A.
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Knowledgeable Captain and Mate who Took Us To The Fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 29, 2025
David and his mate, Max were seasoned veterans who made everything easy for us.ย  They took us bottom fishing for groupers...
Jorge A. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1
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