Captain
Melvin Anchia

Member since May 2024 Quepos, Costa Rica
Background
Capt. Melvin runs trips out of Quepos aboard 26' Mako center console. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, fly fishing, or something unique to the area. For special requests, such as spearfishing, message Capt. Melvin.
Techniques
I handle most of the techniques

Hey, I'm Captain Melvin Anchia

Quepos, Costa Rica
Background
Capt. Melvin runs trips out of Quepos aboard 26' Mako center console. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, fly fishing, or something unique to the area. For special requests, such as spearfishing, message Capt. Melvin.
Techniques
I handle most of the techniques
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(66 reviews)
Quepos
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $550
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(5 reviews)
Quepos
 Last booking: 1 day ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 71 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (112)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Courtney R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best fishing experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore on April 9, 2026
We booked this half-day trip for my sonโ€™s 14th birthday, and it was absolutely perfect! Captain Melvin and first mate Christian...
Courtney R. recommends Wahoo Sport Fishing Quepos โ€“ Wahoo
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James S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day on the water

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on February 25, 2026
This was our first deep water fishing trip.ย  It was me and my 2 sons ( 13-15).ย  We did catch 3 small Tuna luckily,...
James S. recommends Wahoo Sport Fishing Quepos II โ€“ Sporsor
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Dave K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day With Captain Adril and Esteban

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on February 18, 2026
We fished offshore with Captain Adril and first mate Esteban last week and had an excellent trip. We hooked 4 sailfish and...
Dave K. recommends Wahoo Sport Fishing Quepos โ€“ Wahoo
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Jackie M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

10/10. Snook, Rooster and catfish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore on February 15, 2026
It was a pleasure and great experience chartering with wahoo sport fishing out of MARINA Pez Vela on February 15, 2026 Captain...
Jackie M. recommends Wahoo Sport Fishing Quepos โ€“ Wahoo
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William R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day fishing in Quepos

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore PM on January 15, 2026
We are inexperienced fishermen and booked a half day afternoon inshore trip with Captain Melvinโ€™s boat Wahoo and his crew,...
William R. recommends Wahoo Sport Fishing Quepos โ€“ Wahoo
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