Melvin Anchia

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  Brooke Flatley

  

  Washington State, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  What a great day!!

  3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on July 16, 2026 • 2 adults

  We had an awesome experience with Wahoo Sport Fishing in Quepos! The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and worked hard to make sure we had a great day on the water. We ended up catching two sailfish, two groupers, and plenty of bait fish, which made for an exciting trip from start to finish. The boat was clean and well-maintained, and they kept us well taken care of all day with plenty of snacks, refreshments, and fresh fruit. At the end of the trip, they cleaned and filleted all of our fish for us and even recommended a local restaurant where we could have our fresh catch cooked. It was such a fun way to end an incredible day.

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  Response from Captain

  July 21, 2026

  Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you had such an exciting day on the water and that you caught two sailfish along with some delicious grouper. It was our pleasure to take care of everything—from the fishing to preparing your catch. We hope to welcome you back to Wahoo Sport Fishing the next time you're in Quepos. Tight lines! 🎣🐟

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  Terri Malone

  

  Ohio, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  First Time Fishing and w/Kids - Best Experience!

  Half Day Trip – Inshore on July 6, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

  We had an amazing time on our fishing trip - truly one of the highlights of our vacation! We went as a family of four with two kids (ages 10 and 9), and none of us had any prior fishing experience. The crew made it so easy and enjoyable from start to finish. Captain Melvin met us right at the port, which made everything seamless. Parking was also very convenient - you can park on the grassy area right by the port entrance. The crew handled all the setup and were incredibly patient in guiding us through reeling in the fish. We ended up catching a ton of mahi-mahi, which was such a thrill for all of us - especially the kids! Beyond the fishing, the crew went out of their way to point out wildlife along the way. We saw dolphins, sea turtles, and so many beautiful birds, which made the entire experience even more special. It also felt like such a better way to experience being on the water compared to the crowded catamaran excursions - much more personal, relaxed, and memorable. If you’re hesitant because it’s a chartered fishing trip, don’t be - it’s absolutely perfect for beginners and families. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend it!

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  Response from Captain

  July 21, 2026

  Thank you so much for fishing with Wahoo Sport Fishing Quepos! It means a lot to hear that your family's first fishing trip was such a great experience. We're especially happy your kids had an amazing time—that's exactly what we strive for on every trip. Creating fun memories for families while putting everyone on fish is what it's all about! We truly appreciate you choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back to Quepos for another adventure soon. Until next time, tight lines! 🎣🐟

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  Betzaida Butts

  

  Lakeland, FL, US

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  Member since 2025

  5.0

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  Fishing Trip was okay.

  Full Day Trip – Inshore on May 22, 2026 • 4 adults

  Our fishing trip was good overall, but we were hoping for a little more based on what we had communicated ahead of time. We had mentioned that we’d love the chance to catch a rooster fish, but we were also completely open to catching anything. Once we got on the boat, we realized we only had bait for rooster fish, which limited our options for the rest of the day. I told the captain several times that we didn’t mind switching things up and catching something different, but we continued trolling and ended up catching just one fish during an all‑day inshore trip. On the positive side, the captain and first mate were amazing — very friendly, knowledgeable, and familiar with the area. When we asked to stop and swim, they were more than happy to make that happen, and we appreciated that. The views were absolutely beautiful, and we enjoyed being out on the water. I just wish that for the price we paid, we could have had the chance to try for a variety of fish, especially since we expressed that we were open to anything. The crew was wonderful, but the experience itself could have been more flexible.

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  Courtney Ramey

  

  Charlotte, NC, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Best fishing experience!

  Half Day Trip – Inshore on April 9, 2026 • 4 adults

  We booked this half-day trip for my son’s 14th birthday, and it was absolutely perfect! Captain Melvin and first mate Christian went above and beyond to make the day special. They were patient, knowledgeable, and kept the energy high the whole time. My son landed his first mahi-mahi and sailfish, which are moments he’ll never forget! The boat was spotless, the equipment was top-notch, and everything ran smoothly. It was the perfect mix of excitement and fun. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a memorable fishing experience from Quepos, Costa Rica. 🎣

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  James Sanborn

  

  Campton, NH, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

  Verified

  Great Day on the water

  Full Day Trip – Offshore on February 25, 2026 • 3 adults

  This was our first deep water fishing trip. It was me and my 2 sons ( 13-15). We did catch 3 small Tuna luckily, the Captain said it wasnt a great day of fishing. The crew worked really hard to catch more, trolled through 5/6 different groups of tuna. We saw over 500 dolphins, a couple hundred tuna jumping, 5 sea turtles, and a shark. We all had a blast for our first time out, even though we didnt catch much. I would recommend this charter 100% to everyone, we will being doing this again!! One thing to note, waze will have you go to the marina ( drive past the entrance another 1/2 mile ish ) When trying to find the location, drive past the marina, the road will split and youll see a dirt road that goes straight, the pavement will turn left. The dirt road will lead you to a gate at the end. This is the road you want to take, once you get to the end just park on the right side by the fence. ( I included some pictures ). Also they did have some soda and water, they also grabbed some sandwiches for us. We did bring our own water and some snacks just incase. Footwear is whatever your comfortable in, we wore sneakers just to block our feet from getting burned.

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  Response from Captain

  March 2, 2026

  gracias amigo