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
(89 reviews)
Tamarindo
 Last booking: 4 days ago
 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
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
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 131 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
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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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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...
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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   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...
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Tim H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Couldnโ€™t be happier!

VERIFIED   Full day charter on December 2, 2024
The team was extremely professional, we landed plenty of bill fish for probably my most memorable fishing trip ever! They...
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Douglas A. B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Cool & Knowledgable Captain/Crew Put Us On The Fish

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 2, 2024
Out of our six-pack, I was the only real angler on the boat and watching the crew take care of my buddies was cool.ย  They...
Douglas A. B. recommends 35' Cabo Express โ€“ Tamarindo Beach
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Brian M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 1, 2024
We have fished in Florida, St. Thomas and Mexico. This was the best trip we have had. Great crew, lots of time on the water...
Brian M. recommends 35' Cabo Express โ€“ Tamarindo Beach
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