Charter Operator
Papagayo Fishing

Member since September 2015 Coco, Costa Rica
Background
We are located in the Gulf of Papagayo, our location is Playas del Coco at only 25 minutes away from Liberia Airport; Daniel Oduber in Guanacaste. We do fishing charters for Full-day, 3/4-day, and half-day, our fishing excursion starts in the morning at 7:30 am; our Captains and mates have vast experience, and different methods in Deep sea and inshore fishing to put you on fish. Our fishing techniques are Troulling for Sailfish, marlin, mahi-mahi, wahoo and yellowfin tuna; on inshore, we do Rooster fishing, bottom fishing, jigging, bait casting and spinning with light tackle. Also, we do afternoon fishing charters, and can pick you up at your hotel beach starting at 1:00pm, or, earlier if that is possible! You might also bring your own fishing tackle as well!
Techniques
Captain Jose does inshore fishing for Roosterfish and Cubera Snapper with live bait in 30', along with fishing for Sailfish, Marlin and Mahi Mahi in 300'.

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Coco, Costa Rica
Background
We are located in the Gulf of Papagayo, our location is Playas del Coco at only 25 minutes away from Liberia Airport; Daniel Oduber in Guanacaste. We do fishing charters for Full-day, 3/4-day, and half-day, our fishing excursion starts in the morning at 7:30 am; our Captains and mates have vast experience, and different methods in Deep sea and inshore fishing to put you on fish. Our fishing techniques are Troulling for Sailfish, marlin, mahi-mahi, wahoo and yellowfin tuna; on inshore, we do Rooster fishing, bottom fishing, jigging, bait casting and spinning with light tackle. Also, we do afternoon fishing charters, and can pick you up at your hotel beach starting at 1:00pm, or, earlier if that is possible! You might also bring your own fishing tackle as well!
Techniques
Captain Jose does inshore fishing for Roosterfish and Cubera Snapper with live bait in 30', along with fishing for Sailfish, Marlin and Mahi Mahi in 300'.

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Excellent
4.6 / 5
(36 reviews)
Coco
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3.8 / 5
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Good
2.7 / 5
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Trips from US $1,000

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 49 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (48)
beautiful morning on the water
beautiful morning on the water
Wonderfull 1\/2 day fishing
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
79%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
69%
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Al B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day inshore

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 2, 2026
It was a tough day on the water to find biting fish, but we tried trolling, jigging, poppers,and cut bait. we caght red snapper,...
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Charles S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Beautiful morning on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 13, 2026
great time fishing!ย  Arnoldo and Mark took care of us from the start.ย  had all sorts of snacks and beverages.ย  other special...
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Michael P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 day on December 15, 2025
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Damian I.
Benicia, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 25, 2023
Captain Genaro and his deck hand Jeremy were fantastic. They totally added to our experience. They spoke great english which...
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Timothy E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Fishing Trip!!

VERIFIED   3/4 day on March 6, 2024
Three Mahi Mahi!! One beautiful Blue Marlin and an enormous black Marlin!! Great Captain and First Mate worked with kids...
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