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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
4.8 / 5
(90 reviews)
Tamarindo
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,440
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(17 reviews)
Playa Flamingo
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,808
Excellent
4.4 / 5
(8 reviews)
Herradura
Trips from US $3,150
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(3 reviews)
Tamarindo
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,130
Very good
3.7 / 5
(2 reviews)
Tamarindo
Trips from US $975
Playa Flamingo
Trips from US $775
Very good
3.6 / 5
(4 reviews)
Herradura
 Last booking: 5 days ago
Trips from US $3,051
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(5 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 (137)
Action all day!
Action all day!
great time
+134
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
88%
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Jesus V.
Fort Worth, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Grandson inaugural fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 3, 2023
Took my 6 year old grandson on his first Deep sea fishing. I was worried about him getting sea sick and not enjoying the trip....
Jesus V. recommends 35' Cabo Express โ€“ Tamarindo Beach
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Roman P.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

It was okay, I wouldn't go out with this boat again though

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on December 29, 2025
the captain needs to rethink the strategy for 3/4 days trips in case trolling doesnโ€™t gain any fish
Roman P. does not recommend CR Fishing Charters โ€“ 34' Center Console
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Roman P. does not recommend CR Fishing Charters โ€“ 34' Center Console
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Kent S.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jonathan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 16, 2025
Kent S. recommends 35' Cabo Express โ€“ Tamarindo Beach
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Luis T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing Frenzy Friday!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Charter on September 13, 2024
Captain Frank and his crew (Edwin) gave us a fantastic experience. The lengths that Franks crew went to make it a great time...
Luis T. recommends 31' Chris Craft in Tamarindo
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Jake D.
Houston, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fiesta with Alex and Chalupa

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 22, 2022
Iโ€™ve been fishing all over the world and this was first class. Jon met us on the beach in the morning and the boat was pristine....
Jake D. recommends 35' Cabo Express โ€“ Tamarindo Beach
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