Charter Operator
Fishing Lake Arenal

Member since January 2019 La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Background
I have lived in Costa Rica since 1981, and since I was 6 years old, I have always loved fishing. Although I studied to become a bookkeeper, I knew an office was not my style and wanted to make my hobby into my job. I started fishing Lake Arenal about 30 years ago, and since I like the surroundings, I made it my base to make some money. I am pretty successful in what I do and am pretty well-known in the area by my nickname ,EL BELGA." I am joined by my co-captain and first mate Erwin, who has been fishing with me about five years and knows everything he needs to know about fishing this lake. Since I am getting older and have several health issues, it's time to slow down a little, so right now, I am semi retired. But don't worry, in all the years Ervin has been fishing with me, he learned all the techniques to put you on the fish.
Techniques
I offer spinning and baitcasting Rods and like casting in the early morning and late afternoon and trolling and jigging when it gets to warm and fish go to deeper waters. I also fish with life bait when water color requires it.

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La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Background
I have lived in Costa Rica since 1981, and since I was 6 years old, I have always loved fishing. Although I studied to become a bookkeeper, I knew an office was not my style and wanted to make my hobby into my job. I started fishing Lake Arenal about 30 years ago, and since I like the surroundings, I made it my base to make some money. I am pretty successful in what I do and am pretty well-known in the area by my nickname ,EL BELGA." I am joined by my co-captain and first mate Erwin, who has been fishing with me about five years and knows everything he needs to know about fishing this lake. Since I am getting older and have several health issues, it's time to slow down a little, so right now, I am semi retired. But don't worry, in all the years Ervin has been fishing with me, he learned all the techniques to put you on the fish.
Techniques
I offer spinning and baitcasting Rods and like casting in the early morning and late afternoon and trolling and jigging when it gets to warm and fish go to deeper waters. I also fish with life bait when water color requires it.
Our Team
Ervin P.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(200 reviews)
La Fortuna
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 200 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Fun trip right under the volcano!
Fun trip right under the volcano!
Beautiful day on the lake.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
83%
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Bob M.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing Hard

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 22, 2024
While our guides were very diligent in putting us on fish, it was a very rainy day and the fishing was not very good.  With...
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Spencer T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 27, 2023
Spencer T. recommends Fishing Lake Arenal
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Renate W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Vulcano Sunset Tour

VERIFIED   Volcano/Sunset Tour on March 29, 2023
In the course of our vacation in la Fortuna we booked the Volcano Sun set Trip with 3 hours duration.  The meeting point was...
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Joseph K.
Chicago, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Captain Marc

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 13, 2023
On Monday, February 13th, I had the luxury of taking a half day fishing trip with Captain Marc! Not only did I catch several...
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Tim A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 24, 2024
Booked a five hour half day trip. Spent time fishing with live bait, jigging, and trolling. Caught a bunch of rainbow bass...
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