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.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(199 reviews)
La Fortuna
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 199 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Beautiful day on the lake.
had a fun day!
had a fun day!
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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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Luc C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Marc is a great guy, dedicated to his work!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 24, 2024
I really enjoyed going fishing with Marc Delvauxโ€ฆFish wasnโ€™t very active that day and we could see he was very disapointed...
Luc C. recommends Fishing Lake Arenal
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Mikael C. C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt mark is the best in Costa Rica

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 7, 2024
Get your fishing in while you can capt mark will put on fish he is a great guy. Definitely will be back next year!
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Nicole T.
Tampa, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great quick trip with Capt Marc

VERIFIED   Volcano/Sunset Tour on June 9, 2022
Marc was great. He knows a ton about the lake and the fish and he was very patient with my 4 and 7 year old who were less than...
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Shane H.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 2, 2024
We had a great time with Captain Marc and 1st mate Irvin. The weather was absolutely perfect but only caught a few keeper Jaguar...
Shane H. recommends Fishing Lake Arenal
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Jack C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the lake!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 28, 2024
We had a great day on the lake! Caught Machaca and several rainbow bass. Highly recommend these guys!
Jack C. recommends Fishing Lake Arenal
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