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
(23 reviews)
Quepos
 Last booking: 21 hours ago
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Trips from US $1,000

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (36)
Great crew.
Great crew, decent equipment, beat up boat
Great crew, decent equipment, beat up boat
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Angler rating
17
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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
95%
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Brook M.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew.

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day on July 6, 2025
The captain, Mike and Roy were fantastic. They fed us and kept us hydrated the entire trip.ย  Caught fish and the crew...
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John B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day Catching

VERIFIED   3/4 Day on January 15, 2025
Crew cared and wanted to catch swordfish. We caught 11 swordfish (no fish story!) and were happily worn out reeling them in....
John B. recommends Mega Bite
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Drew S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A lifetime experience.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day on January 7, 2025
Go fish with Michael and his talented crew. Do not hesitate.ย  I could not have dreamed of a better fishing day.
Drew S. recommends Mega Bite
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Michael S.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew, decent equipment, beat up boat

VERIFIED   3/4 Day on April 18, 2025
Crew was great. Captain changed price on me the night before saying if I didnโ€™t have cash it would cost more.ย  Bring cash...
Michael S. recommends Mega Bite
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Anna H.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Cool dolphin watching but skunked

VERIFIED   3/4 Day on February 13, 2025
Unfortunately we had an unsuccessful day off shore. We hooked up a sailfish and tuna right away in the morning but both lines...
Anna H. does not recommend Mega Bite
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