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
(202 reviews)
La Fortuna
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 202 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Great Time
Fun trip right under the volcano!
Fun trip right under the volcano!
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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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Michael S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Guapote!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 27, 2023
Captain Marc is a good man and is a gracious and smart guide. He works hard to help you catch fish. The lake is beautiful....
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Byron K.
Leander, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 16, 2023
This lake was beautiful. Captain Marc (El Belga) was full of great stories and he really new the fish in his lake. We caught...
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Ivy H.
Independence, LA
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

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 14, 2023
The fish were biting slow, but we did manage to box 4 keepers. Overall the trip was great! With the awesome views the slow...
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Nicholas L.
Tigard, OR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Fishing Trip!!

VERIFIED   Volcano/Sunset Tour on August 17, 2021
My wife and I are on our honeymoon in Costa Rica. The whole trip has been a blast, but fishing with Captain Marc has been the...
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Luke S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Nice day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 13, 2024
It was a nice day at the lake.
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