Search
Ricardo Puliti
Captain

Ricardo Puliti

Quepos, Costa Rica
100+ reviews
We are a small company but with a big soul, where you'll be treated as one of our best friends. We specialize in inshore fishing with live bait and prefer light fishing equipment to make the most of the sensation of the fights. We practice the catch and release of some of the fish species such as Roosterfish. Our motto is 'No stop season.'
Riccardo P.
Riccardo P.
Captain
Carlos L.
Carlos L.
Captain

Charter

Rating

4.8
101 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

94%
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (101)

Showing 1 – 5 of 101 reviews
  • Dao Vuong
    Dao Vuong
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome fishing trip

    Half day inshore afternoon • 5 adults

    Our family of five had a great half day inshore fishing with Captain Ricardo and Carlos. They were welcoming, professional and competent. They took us to where the action was and we were soon catching fish! Using light tackles and top lures, we caught over 15 mahi mahi and nearly caught 5-6 more over only 3 hours! Carlos then filletted the fish and the crew treated us to the freshest mahi mahi sashimi you will ever have. Our girls and we had a great time and the best fishing trip ever!

    Response from Captain

    thank yuo i am very happy that yuo have a great experience with us tight lines hope see yuo again

  • Kirk Williams
    Kirk Williams
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent in every way

    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore • 2 adults

    This is the guide to use. The Captain, Ricardo, and his mate are both so friendly, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, helpful, and hard working to make sure you have the best chance at catching fish. The boat is beautiful and clean. They are organized and always prepared. I’m an avid fisherman and I work on a charter boat so I can attest to their dedication. I would recommend this charter for anyone, from a family of first timers to seasoned anglers. Ricardo and crew have you hands on and actually doing the fishing, while they provide instructions, as opposed to some other charters I’ve been on where the crew does all the work and just hands you the rod when a fish is hooked and say now reel it in. We caught many fish and a great variety, and not just little nuisance fish. Ricardo targeted and we caught rooster fish, snappers, snook, mahi, and many others. Even if we had not caught fish I would give a 5 star review because the effort they put in to make sure you have a great day and the best opportunity to catch fish was very evident. We will be going with him again during our stay.

    Reported catch:
    Roosterfish
    Red Snapper
    Snook
    Bigeye Trevally
    Response from Captain

    thank yuo for yuor very kind comment yuo are always welcome

  • Ronald Kovler
    Ronald Kovler
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2015
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Challenging, but perseverance paid off

    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore • 2 adults

    Started off easily catching sardines for live bait, we meandered down the coastline to an area right off the beach that appeared to look very snooky. Then, my friend felt the bite with Captains Ricardo and Carlo knowing exactly what to do manipulating the boat and guiding my friend to land his first Rooster. Not too long after, bam! The reel screamed off. I picked up the pole from the rod holder. It’s what I came for! Mr. Snook took a couple leaps with a valiant effort to try to free himself darting in all directions. Not to be bestest, I successfully brought him next to the boat as Ricardo lowered the net. In the meantime, from behind Ricardo, Carlo beat Ricardo to the punch as he sank a gaff into the fat. 20 pounder. Mission accomplished!

    Reported catch:
    Roosterfish
    Response from Captain

    thank yuo Ron for choice us yuo are always welcome

  • Jake Beggin
    Jake Beggin
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    Half Day Trip with Captain Riccardo

    5 Hour Trip – Inshore

    I went to Costa Rica with my family and really wanted a fishing experience while in the area. Captain Riccardo gave me that and more. We took off on a sunny Thursday afternoon for several hours during which we caught more than a few fish. Riccardo and his crew were instantly like freinds and did an amazing job explaining everything to me and my family. Within one hour I landed a mahi mahi and my family several others. I also landed a huge Snook a couple hours later, all of which we took home to enjoy. After we got back to the dock Captain Riccardo personally took me to the grocery store and helped me pick out ingredients for his secret ceviche recipe and then drove us all back to the house we rented. This was an amazing trip and great value for the price. I will certainly be recommending that anyone in the area takes a trip on his boat. You WILL NOT be disappointed.

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Snook
    Response from Captain

    thank yuo welcome in costa rica

  • Andy Mcneel
    Andy Mcneel
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2023
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Epic half day

    5 Hour Trip – Inshore • 2 adults

    We started the day with a short run to load up on bait and filled the livewell with sardines in no time. Before we were even finished, the guys had us hooked up on a big jack and a Spanish mackerel, the action started immediately. After that, we made a quick run to target roosterfish. We ended up catching four, including two really solid fish. It was truly an epic day on the water and one I’ll never forget. Ricardo and Carlos were outstanding from start to finish , professional, dialed in, and worked hard to put us on fish all day. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for an incredible experience.

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Roosterfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Response from Captain

    thank yuo for choice us yuo are very kind couple

Real catches shared by our community

  • Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist
    Idra Sportfishing Inshore SpecialistQuepos, PU
    A group of four anglers proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Cubera Snapper
    Incredible day with first a 47inches roosterfish and then a amazing catch of a cubera extimated 45/50lb and more catch of snappers makarell ect ect
  • Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist
    Idra Sportfishing Inshore SpecialistQuepos, PU
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Roosterfish while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Cubera Snapper
    Ann G.
    Ann G.
    captain was amazing. caught a rooster of a lifetime!! I recommend the Idra to anyone who wants an experience they will always remember!!
  • Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist
    Idra Sportfishing Inshore SpecialistQuepos, PU
    Anglers proudly displaying a large Roosterfish while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Hard and difficult now get same good roosterfish but finally fait again waves tie and hostility looking for the rigth bait and the rigth spot we get it.
  • Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist
    Idra Sportfishing Inshore SpecialistQuepos, PU
    A young angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing in open waters, showcasing a successful day on the boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Giant Trevally
    Jaime V.
    Jaime V.
    The Captains of the Idra were great, the fishing.....not so great. We had our sights set on catching Rooster fish but maybe they are just too hard to catch and find. We started the day by spending over an hour of our five hour trip looking for sardines for bait. We never found any sardines, so this was a big waste of over 20% of our paid for time. All that we had was some leftover bait that they had at the dock in a floating drum, maybe only 10-15 live baits to last us for a five hour trip. We ended up catching one Bluefin Trevally, but no Rooster fish. The Barracuda started attacking our baits on the Rooster fish grounds, so the Captains just decided to go all in on catching Barracuda instead of what we wanted to catch. After telling Captain that we did not want to fish for Barracuda, we began trolling for Rooster. In total, we caught four fish, 3 Barracuda, and 1 blue Jack, of which, only two made it into the boat. Captain fumbled the exchange into the net twice losing the fish. There was a whole lot of standing around for my family, and not a lot of fishing. Never before have I been on a charter where we spent over an hour of our paid for time driving around to look for bait, wasted that time by coming up empty, and had Captains just decide to start fishing for something else without talking to the people paying the bill. Overall, the guys seemed very nice and the conversation was great. The Fishing could have been better, but that is why they call it Fishing and not Catching!
  • Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist
    Idra Sportfishing Inshore SpecialistQuepos, PU
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Ryan A.
    Ryan A.
    captain and mate put in the work and put us on fish. they were not afraid of burning gas. good dudes, good times. book with confidence.
  • Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist
    Idra Sportfishing Inshore SpecialistQuepos, PU
    Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dao V.
    Dao V.
    Our family of five had a great half day inshore fishing with Captain Ricardo and Carlos. They were welcoming, professional and competent. They took us to where the action was and we were soon catching fish! Using light tackles and top lures, we caught over 15 mahi mahi and nearly caught 5-6 more over only 3 hours! Carlos then filletted the fish and the crew treated us to the freshest mahi mahi sashimi you will ever have. Our girls and we had a great time and the best fishing trip ever!
  • Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist
    Idra Sportfishing Inshore SpecialistQuepos, PU
    Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi while fishing offshore, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Alexander B.
    Alexander B.
    Our captain and mate were excellent. Even though the weather was rougher than we were hoping for, our captain had us hooked up to all the Mahi we could handle. When the Mahi bite slowed down, we moved spots and caught some Bonita and mackeral. We couldn't have asked for a better trip, and will definitely fish with them again in the future.
  • Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist
    Idra Sportfishing Inshore SpecialistQuepos, PU
    Two anglers proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi while out on the open ocean, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Costant rain for a fews days bring a oceanic corrient full of mahis of all size
  • Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist
    Idra Sportfishing Inshore SpecialistQuepos, PU
    A young angler proudly displaying two Mahi Mahi at the marina after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jason M.
    Jason M.
    Carlos and Ricardo were nice. First we tried trolling with large bait but no fish. Then moved to catch sardines, then tried the abandoned fish farm with sardines with no luck again. By this time, we had been on the water for 4.5 hours and they were going to quit. I asked them if we could stay out a little while longer and try something different. We trolled with top water baits at a faster speed near the abandoned fish farm and caught 3 mahi mahi in 30 minutes. Then we went in and they cleaned the fish. We spent 90 minutes moving from spot to spot, 30 minutes catching sardines and 3 hours fishing. Not a great fishing experience, but not a bad one either. I would recommend this team again. 2 adults, 2 teenage boys fishing, 2 teenage girls just along for the ride.
  • Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist
    Idra Sportfishing Inshore SpecialistQuepos, PU
    A proud angler holding a vibrant Mahi Mahi on a sunny day while fishing off the coast, with another person preparing fish in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +5
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Mo K.
    Mo K.
    Ricardo and Carlos were awesome! Friendly, entertaining, and know what it takes to maximize chances of catching fish and having a good time. Highly recommend, great value for money. Groups are guaranteed to have a good time. Make sure to have cash on hand, small restroom available onboard, take sunscreens

What's biting with Idra Sportfishing Inshore Specialist in Quepos

The rain finally drops off in November, making heading offshore more feasible. As always, you'll be met by a great mixed group of pelagic species, including Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, and Marlin.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

A group of four anglers proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.

CUBERA and ROOSTERFISH

Jul 22, 2026 • Quepos
Incredible day with first a 47inches roosterfish and then a amazing catch of a cubera extimated 45/50lb and more catch of snappers makarell ect ect
Show more
Anglers proudly displaying a large Roosterfish while enjoying a day on the water.

Roosterfish out of season

Jun 26, 2026 • Quepos
Hard and difficult now get same good roosterfish but finally fait again waves tie and hostility looking for the rigth bait and the rigth spot we get it.
Show more
Two anglers proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi while out on the open ocean, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

A lot of mahis

Jun 8, 2026 • Quepos
Costant rain for a fews days bring a oceanic corrient full of mahis of all size
Show more
Young angler proudly holding a large fish while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful catch in a scenic marine environment.

Giant sea bass inshore near the Marina

Apr 11, 2026 • Quepos
Half day inshore
Show more
Two anglers proudly displaying a large Roosterfish while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Best month for inshore no stop season

Jan 21, 2026 • Quepos
Incredible bite of roosterfish 10 roosterfish all size rhe more bigger 51inches
Show more
A family proudly displaying a large Roosterfish while enjoying a day out on the water.

Stunning full day inshore

Jan 19, 2026 • Quepos
Catch fresh sardines always have a good result best time for inshore no stop season
Show more