Playa Flamingo
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US $500
Captain
Luis Sandi
Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
250+ reviews
Captain Luis Sandi is a local to the Herradura waters and has been a licensed captain since 2004. He targets Roosterfish, Yellowtail Amberjack, Sailfish, Tuna, Cubera Snapper, and many other local species. He's an expert in deep sea trolling and bottom fishing and provides state-of-the-art tackle, drinks, and fresh local fruit on all of his trips. Capt. Luis started his charter service back in 2012 with the main goal of making people happy and creating lasting memories for his customers. Other than fishing and putting in work on his boat, he specializes in creating an entertaining and fun atmosphere for everyone. He loves meeting people from all over the world and sharing his culture and hometown with other like-minded anglers. Capt. Luis invites you to join him on his center console and get ready for an unforgettable adventure off the beautiful coast of playa flamingo guanacaste Costa Rica!
Charter
Rating
4.7
287 reviews
4.6
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (546)
What anglers say
90%
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
94%
Recommend this charter
83%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
86%
Caught fish
All reviews (287)
Showing 1 – 5 of 287 reviews
Rolando Reyes
Florida, US•Member since 20255.0VerifiedBest Fishing Trip Ever!
5 Hour Trip (AM) • 2 adultsCapt. Luis Sandi & mate (his wife) were just great. Very personal, well experienced angler. Capt. Luis communicated really well, his wife met us in the parking lot near a restaurant and took a small boat to the actual fishing boat. We booked a 1/2 trip which was just right caught Groupers & snappers. He provided water, soft drinks, Imperial beers and plenty of fruit. Nice boat would book again next time we return to Flamingo Beach. Capt. Luis recommended a locally family owned restaurant to cook our catch another plus to the fishing charter. Book with Capt. Luis Sandi "El Gato II) tell him Rolando from Tampa Florida sent you. You won't regret the persoal service and the overall experience.
Reported catch:
Response from CaptainThank you Don Rolando and Tony for coming to Costa Rica and fishing with us. It will be a pleasure to have you on board again. See you soon, friends, and thanks again.
Brandon TaberRepeat anglerArizona, US•Member since 2023•3 trips5.0VerifiedSuccessful trip!
5 Hour Trip (AM) • 2 adults • 1 childI booked a 5 hour trip with Luis. He asked what fish I would like to target. I told him sailfish, mahi, and a few eating fish. the trolling wasn’t to good on the way out so we stopped to catch some eating fish. We caught plenty of snapper, grouper, and tile fish. We trolled back in, while Luis cleaned our catch. while he was cleaning fish, one of the reels started singing! fish on! a nice sail fish came out and showed himself! We got him to the boat for photos! It was quite an experience, for me and my 12 year old son.
Reported catch:
Response from CaptainThank you friends for coming to Costa Rica and fishing with us. We hope to see you soon!
Jason LewisCalifornia, US•Member since 20264.7VerifiedNEWGreat afternoon fishing!
5 Hour Trip (PM) • 4 adultsWhat a great afternoon of fishing and ocean activity. My nephew was able to catch a bucket list fish, Cubera Snapper and it was a whopper weighing around 60 lbs. Before reeling this one in we caught a small bonita that was used as bait to catch the Snapper. Mahi Mahi - we caught this one while trolling. We saw so much sea life this afternoon. Turtles humping, a sea snake, dolphins and flying fish. Luis and Shirley are clearly professionals and did a great job!
Response from CaptainThanks, friends, for coming to Costa Rica and fishing with us; we look forward to seeing you again soon to go after that roosterfish on your list.
Craig DeaverCalifornia, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedDont hesitate - book a trip & have fun. Great Experience!
5 Hour Trip (AM) • 4 adults • 2 childrenCaptain was very responsive to our inquiries before our trip (what to bring, where to meet, etc). Captain and crew were ready to go even when we arrived early. They were both very kind and helpful throughout the trip. We were a family of 4 (2x kids ags 9 and 7) and both Captain Luis and his 1st mate (his wife) were super patient and helpful with both. We’d definitely go back. Beautiful landscape, great fishing experience. Pura Vida!
Response from CaptainHello family, thank you for coming to Costa Rica and fishing with us. We hope to see you again soon!
Chance FowlerColorado, US•Member since 20255.0Verified60 inch Dorado Mahi
8 Hour Trip • 2 adultsCaptain Luis and crew were a great fit for us! He picked us up in front of the resort for a small upcharge. The full day trip was a blast! He took us about 15-20 miles offshore and we caught 3 yellowfin tuna as well as 3 Mahi Mahi. The first Mahi we landed was a 60 inch fish and the biggest he has seen yet! Book with the El Gato III and you won’t miss out on any fun!
Reported catch:
Response from CaptainThank you friends for coming to Costa Rica and fishing with us. We hope to see you again soon, friends.
Real catches shared by our community
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- Sport Fishing El Gato IIIPlaya Flamingo, GU
- Sport Fishing El Gato IIIPlaya Flamingo, GU
- Sport Fishing El Gato IIIPlaya Flamingo, GU
- Sport Fishing El Gato IIIPlaya Flamingo, GU
- Sport Fishing El Gato IIIPlaya Flamingo, GU
- Sport Fishing El Gato IIIPlaya Flamingo, GU
- Sport Fishing El Gato IIIPlaya Flamingo, GU
- Sport Fishing El Gato IIIPlaya Flamingo, GU
What's biting with Sport Fishing El Gato III in Playa Flamingo
The rains are at their heaviest in September, taking the humidity through the roof. Escape offshore to get some air or jump in the water after battling Snook and Roosterfish inshore.