Tamarindo Fishing Trips
Charter operator

Tamarindo Fishing Trips

Tamarindo, Costa Rica
25+ reviews
Tamarindo Fishing Trips are owned by Elmer Zelaya. They've been running trips with this boat for 3 years now. They're a serious business and try hard to get fish for the clients. The boat is run by Captain Gato, a local who has been fishing for over 10 years. He's participated in a lot of tournaments and loves to teach beginners how to fish.

Charter

Rating

4.7
37 reviews
4.5
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

95%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (37)

Showing 15 of 37 reviews
  • Roz Slater
    Roz Slater
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Deadliest Catch Ladies Edition!!!!!!

    Half Day Trip (AM)4 adults

    We had the absolute BEST DAY EVER catching yellowfin tuna, rainbow runner, dory, black tuna for bait, and trigger fish! Kener was the best captain, we didn’t have much experience and he was very knowledgeable and kind and taught us everything we needed to know to catch a boat load of fish. Kener brought us loads of snacks, beer, and the fixings to prepare two rounds of fresh tuna tartare ON THE BOAT!!!!!! Best meal ever. He also showed us where to have our fish prepared right on the beach with a fire show after. Could not have imagined a better first fishing trip (and to think we only did the half day)! Highly recommend going with Kener, we will definitely come back for round two.

    Reported catch:
    Yellowfin Tuna
  • Rodrigo Alban
    Rodrigo Alban
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Incredible experience in Tamarindo

    Half Day Trip (AM)3 adults1 child

    Booked with Naomi L through fishing Booker. The transaction went smoothly. There was great communication by Captain Elmer. The next day we were set to leave at 7 AM. The conditions were incredible. Lots of fish activity in the area. We caught a few tunas, saw some action with cabrillas, smaller groupers, and the cherry on the cake was an amazing 100 pounder sailfish. What a thrill of a lifetime. The crew in the boat were very friendly, spoke English fluently. They were very knowledgeable and helpful. Very professional. I would do this again and highly recommend it.

    Reported catch:
    Blackfin Tuna
    Cubera Snapper
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Response from Charter operator

    thanks see you next time in the water amigo

  • Mark Peterson
    Mark Peterson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2024
    4 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    We caught fish within 5 minutes

    Half Day Trip (AM)2 adults

    this was oir second trip with Tamarindo Fishing. Kenal and Pablo worked well together as a good team. We wanted to catch fish to eat so Kenal suggested starting with bottom fishing for snapper and grouper. We had fish in the boat within 5 minutes of reaching the first spot. We moved to three other spots and caught fish at each. Once we had enough for multiple meals we switched to trolling for big sport fish. While we didnt catch anything trolling but we saw dolphins and sea turtles. The beer and water was cold. The pineapple was sweet. It was a trip we would repeat.

    Response from Charter operator

    thanks for your review, hope to see you soon in the water pura vida

  • Eric Johnson
    Eric Johnson
    Repeat angler
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Capt. Elmer will put you on the fish!!

    Half Day Trip (AM)3 adults

    4 hours of nonstop, catching fish. Between 3 people, we easily caught 25+ fish. 5/5 STARS BEST Tamarindo fishing charter experience thus far. Will absolutely book again and highly recommend to anyone. Capt Elmer is the man. My friends and I had a blast with him and his deckhand

    Response from Charter operator

    thanks Ericc see you next time

  • Justin Giesler
    Justin Giesler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Elmer

    Half Day Trip (AM)2 adults

    solid trip, it was super windy and not ideal conditions but we still tried trolling for big fish. no big fish but still the captain made sure we got to catch some red snapper to eat!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Tamarindo Fishing Trips
    Tamarindo Fishing TripsTamarindo, GU
    Great Trip!!!
    Brian M.
    Brian M.
  • Tamarindo Fishing Trips
    Tamarindo Fishing TripsTamarindo, GU
    Deadliest Catch Ladies Edition!!!!!!
    Roz S.
    Roz S.
  • Tamarindo Fishing Trips
    Tamarindo Fishing TripsTamarindo, GU
    It was fun!
    Andrew F.
    Andrew F.
  • Tamarindo Fishing Trips
    Tamarindo Fishing TripsTamarindo, GU
    We caught fish within 5 minutes
    Mark P.
    Mark P.
  • Tamarindo Fishing Trips
    Tamarindo Fishing TripsTamarindo, GU
    amazing capt and crew
    John L.
    John L.
  • Tamarindo Fishing Trips
    Tamarindo Fishing TripsTamarindo, GU
    Very accommodating
    Carlee O.
    Carlee O.
  • Tamarindo Fishing Trips
    Tamarindo Fishing TripsTamarindo, GU
    Would highly recommend!
    Lindsey M.
    Lindsey M.
  • Tamarindo Fishing Trips
    Tamarindo Fishing TripsTamarindo, GU
    Unforgettable Experience with Captain Kenneth
    Alejandro N.
    Alejandro N.
  • Tamarindo Fishing Trips
    Tamarindo Fishing TripsTamarindo, GU
    May fishing trip
    Kimberly F.
    Kimberly F.
  • Tamarindo Fishing Trips
    Tamarindo Fishing TripsTamarindo, GU
    Best in town
    Sam M.
    Sam M.

What's biting with Tamarindo Fishing Trips in Tamarindo

The whole of Central America celebrates its independence from Spain on September 15th. Unsurprisingly, this is quite a big deal, and you can expect happy crowds, celebrations, music, and dancing. 

Top catches for September