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'.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(33 reviews)
Coco
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
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Wonderfull 1\/2 day fishing
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Amazing Fishing Trip!!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
81%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
68%
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William S.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Tough Fishing but a Great Day on the water

VERIFIED   3/4 day on March 19, 2025
The offshore bite was slow but the crew worked hard and the boat was very comfortable to fish out of.
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Damian I.
Benicia, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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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Cris Y.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in February

VERIFIED   3/4 day on February 28, 2023
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Charles-olivier M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderfull 1/2 day fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 31, 2024
We caught about 8 tuna and the crew was very helpful and did everything to get us some fish. I would recommend this experience...
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