Charter Operator
Tamarindo Fishing Trips

Member since January 2019 Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Background
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.
Techniques
we prefert trolling and bottom fishing.

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Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Background
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.
Techniques
we prefert trolling and bottom fishing.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(20 reviews)
Tamarindo
 Last booking: 5 hours ago
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (28)
Would highly recommend!
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Unforgettable Experience with Captain Kenneth
+25
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
75%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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George S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 2025
Got into lots of fish
George S. recommends Tamarindo Fishing Trips
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Kimberly F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 26, 2025
Kimberly F. recommends Tamarindo Fishing Trips
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Nolan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 19, 2024
Saw lots of awesome wild life dolphins, a whale, and tons of fish caught some nice fish and had a good time
Nolan S. recommends Tamarindo Fishing Trips
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Brad K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Elmer

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 23, 2025
Brad K. recommends Tamarindo Fishing Trips
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Kevin D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Chasing tail

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 20, 2024
Good time, caught over ten fish Booking again for sure
Kevin D. recommends Tamarindo Fishing Trips
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