Captain
Donald Mc Guinness

Member since September 2019 Golfito, Costa Rica
Background
Donald is a second-generation captain with 42 years of fishing experience. His father started fishing in Costa Rica in the fifties. He loves fishing and has been fishing since he was 13. He fished in California for 7 years, 5 years in North Carolina, 6 years in Panama and the rest of his life on the Pacific coast in Costa Rica. His biggest catch was a 1236 pound Black Marlin. He also holds a record for 35 Marlins caught and released in one day.
Techniques
Fly conventional spininng Pitch bait

Hey, I'm Captain Donald Mc Guinness

Golfito, Costa Rica
Background
Donald is a second-generation captain with 42 years of fishing experience. His father started fishing in Costa Rica in the fifties. He loves fishing and has been fishing since he was 13. He fished in California for 7 years, 5 years in North Carolina, 6 years in Panama and the rest of his life on the Pacific coast in Costa Rica. His biggest catch was a 1236 pound Black Marlin. He also holds a record for 35 Marlins caught and released in one day.
Techniques
Fly conventional spininng Pitch bait

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(22 reviews)
Golfito
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $950

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 22 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (41)
Another good 12 hour trip!
Another good 12 hour trip!
Another good 12 hour trip!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
91%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
70%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Caught fish
95%
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Blake M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  12 Hour Trip on January 30, 2026
We took Captain Don out for the 12 hour trip and got picked up in Pavones off the beach which made it very convenient for our...
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Blake M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Another good 12 hour trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  12 Hour Trip on February 1, 2026
We went out again, Sunday, February 1 for a second 12 hour trip. Although the action was slower that day, we did manage to...
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Brendon P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Golfito - Captain McGuinness and DOS MAS crew

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip on December 22, 2025
Great trip! We booked a 12 hour trip targeting marlin and sailfish. First few hours were not productive but Captain McGuinness...
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Jeff B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  12 Hour Trip on January 9, 2026
took 5 family members on this trip, most of whom are extremely inexperienced at offshore fishing. Captain Donald and deckhand...
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Vincent P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  12 Hour Trip on January 27, 2026
captain and crew dialed in. best trip ever
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