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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
36
Reviews
23
Fishing Reports
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Our Team
David G.
Captain
Max C.
First mate
Sara O.
Business associate

My Charter Listings

Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(34 reviews)
Tamarindo
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $700

Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ 35' Cabo Express

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Tamarindo
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $1,200

Fishing Reports

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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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 & 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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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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (52)
Great day of catching
Great day of catching
Great day of catching
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Dusty K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a great time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 14, 2025
We had a great time. Capitรกn and crew were awesome. They put us on fish in no time at all.
Dusty K. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1
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Mei M. C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Super Fun Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 11, 2025
David and the crew are great and fun. We had fun chasing the fish.
Mei M. C. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1
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Willy M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A crew and boat that fish great

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 10, 2025
Capt David and Mate Max were awesome. We were the only boat that hooked up with a sailfish on a tough day. Then we caught some...
Willy M. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1
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Kyle K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic day!

VERIFIED   Half day trip (PM) on January 4, 2025
Captain (David) and crew were amazing!ย  They delivered exactly what we expected.ย  I highly recommend fishing with them.ย ...
Kyle K. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1
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Mark P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

10 out of 10

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 27, 2025
Everything was perfect, captain David and 1st mate Max are excellent, on time, perfect boat, clean, and equipment! We caught...
Mark P. recommends Tamarindo Surf & Tours โ€“ Blue Runner 1
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