Captain
Michael Ponce Sosa

Member since December 2018 Quepos, Costa Rica
Background
Michael has been a captain for 19 years. He had a lot of different jobs before he became a captain, but nothing comes even close to fishing. He loves when people squeal and have fun, when they are excited for catching a big fish.
Techniques
Trolling and Live bait

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Ponce Sosa

Quepos, Costa Rica
Background
Michael has been a captain for 19 years. He had a lot of different jobs before he became a captain, but nothing comes even close to fishing. He loves when people squeal and have fun, when they are excited for catching a big fish.
Techniques
Trolling and Live bait

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(25 reviews)
Quepos
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Trips from US $1,000

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (38)
Beautiful Sailfish
Beautiful Sailfish
Great crew.
+35
Angler rating
18
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish
96%
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Tim M.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  July 21, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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TJ W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We had some mega bites!

VERIFIED   Half Day Offshore on November 29, 2024
We had a great experience with captain michael and his crew. We had pretty rough seas, but that of course isnt in anyones control...
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Yaromyr Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Beautiful Sailfish

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day on August 6, 2025
Caught 3 beautiful Sailfish, one was huge, catch of a lifetime. It was a great day, Crew was great, the boat is a little older...
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Ryan W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Deep sea excursion

VERIFIED   3/4 Day on October 7, 2024
Captain and mates were on time to start the day. We actually went out a few minutes early.ย  Day started with hard rain on...
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Colby C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   3/4 Day on June 6, 2025
We had a great day fishing with the family. Started catching right right away.ย  The captain and crew was awesome!ย  They took...
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