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
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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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Erica D.
Hudson, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Must do experience when visiting the Arenal area!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 17, 2023
We went on a 1/2 day trip with Capt Marc, caught a bunch of beautiful fish, and had an absolute blast! He recommended that...
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Arthur F.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Grat day on the water

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 10, 2024
The captain was very knowledgeable and as well was his mate.ย  They both worked very hard providing a great fishing experience.ย ...
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Darren C.
Galena, KS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Marc

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 22, 2023
Had an awesome half day trip on lake Arenal. Fishing was little slow but my wife and I still managed to land 12 fish including...
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Clifton T.
Schertz, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sunset Lake Arenal Cruise with Captain Marc

VERIFIED   Volcano/Sunset Tour on May 17, 2023
Had a great boat ride, volcano viewing, and best of all, fish catching trip with Captain Marc. Caught rainbow bass, jaguars,...
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Ron W.
Marysville, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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They were great communicators and gave us a trip of a lifetime we caught some hogs! He fished very hard used every tool in...
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