Charter Operator
CR Fishing Charters

Member since April 2018 Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Background
Jon and his wife moved to Tamarindo from the city in 2006. Tamarindo is a surfing town and back then the captain realized that surfing is not his thing. Instead, he instantly fell in love with fishing. Capt. Jon has fished the entire Pacific coast of Costa Rica since then, from Golfito (near Panama) to the Bat Islands (near Nicaragua). He has developed many friendships through this wonderful sport and has met great captains on each fishing location on the amazing Pacific coast. Now, the captain runs a successful fishing operation based in Tamarindo representing some of the best captains and crews on the best fishing locations of Costa Rica.

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Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Background
Jon and his wife moved to Tamarindo from the city in 2006. Tamarindo is a surfing town and back then the captain realized that surfing is not his thing. Instead, he instantly fell in love with fishing. Capt. Jon has fished the entire Pacific coast of Costa Rica since then, from Golfito (near Panama) to the Bat Islands (near Nicaragua). He has developed many friendships through this wonderful sport and has met great captains on each fishing location on the amazing Pacific coast. Now, the captain runs a successful fishing operation based in Tamarindo representing some of the best captains and crews on the best fishing locations of Costa Rica.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(12 reviews)
Tamarindo
Trips from US $640
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(87 reviews)
Tamarindo
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,440
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(16 reviews)
Playa Flamingo
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,808
Excellent
4.3 / 5
(7 reviews)
Herradura
Trips from US $3,150
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(3 reviews)
Tamarindo
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,100
Very good
3.7 / 5
(2 reviews)
Tamarindo
Trips from US $975
Playa Flamingo
 Last booking: 5 days ago
Trips from US $775
Herradura
Trips from US $2,440
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Tamarindo
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $847

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 129 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (127)
Great day of fishing when nobody else was catching
Mega yellowfin tuna.
Tamarando Sailfish
+124
Angler rating
111
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
90%
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Wilson R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great boat and experience for whole family!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on June 10, 2025
Fished with whole family, 8 people ranging from grandparents to our youngest who is 8, and we were on our first sailfish with...
Wilson R. recommends CR Fishing Charters โ€“ Riviera 38'
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Judson F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great boat, great crew, well worth it

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 9, 2025
We booked a 4 hour morning tour that took place last weekend (March 2025). Whole process was well organized and prompt. Met...
Judson F. recommends 35' Cabo Express โ€“ Tamarindo Beach
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Scott J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day of fishing when nobody else was catching

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on June 20, 2025
Was a great day fishing out of Taramindo.ย  Well organized and fantastic crew.ย  Brought family out on a three-quarter day...
Scott J. recommends CR Fishing Charters โ€“ 34' Center Console
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Richard L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Mega yellowfin tuna.

VERIFIED   Full Day Charter on May 12, 2025
Captain Frank and his mates did an amazing job helping us land. Some of the biggest tuna I have ever caught in Costa Rica....
Richard L. recommends 31' Chris Craft in Tamarindo
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Samantha S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 20, 2025
Weather forecast called for 15/20 knot winds and I think the captain wanted us to stay near the reef. My son and I really wanted...
Samantha S. recommends 35' Cabo Express โ€“ Tamarindo Beach
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