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
(202 reviews)
La Fortuna
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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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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Jerry M.
San Josรฉ, Costa Rica
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Whole days with Marc...

Full Day Trip on September 3, 2015
I have been hunting guapote a couple of times with Mark and always a good time.ย  The last time was 2015 which started off...
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Logan D.
Heredia, Costa Rica
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 21, 2023
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Coy B.
Dalhart, TX
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Marc

VERIFIED   Volcano/Sunset Tour on September 2, 2022
Only caught one fish.ย  Might be better in the morning
Coy B. does not recommend Fishing Lake Arenal
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Brandon P.
Margate, South Africa
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

All day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 20, 2019
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April N.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Marc

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 14, 2022
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