Captain
Gabriel Garcia

Member since December 2020 Herradura, Costa Rica
Background
I have been a fisherman my entire life. I learned my skills from my grandfather. I especially enjoy fishing for Sailfish, Marlin, and Tuna. I recently got the opportunity to expand my interests and skills for a charter business in Costa Rica. My captain and first mate are masters with outstanding reputations who share my passion for fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Gabriel Garcia

Herradura, Costa Rica
Background
I have been a fisherman my entire life. I learned my skills from my grandfather. I especially enjoy fishing for Sailfish, Marlin, and Tuna. I recently got the opportunity to expand my interests and skills for a charter business in Costa Rica. My captain and first mate are masters with outstanding reputations who share my passion for fishing.
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Our Team
Gabriel G.
Captain
Jose I.
First mate
Bryan M.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(266 reviews)
Angler's choice
Herradura
 10 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 266 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
84%
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Daniele M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Roosterfish !

VERIFIED   NEW  Full day Rooters fish on February 14, 2026
We went fishing specifically for roosterfish. We had an amazing catch of 7 roosterfish, all a good size. The experience was...
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Mitch L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highly recommended

VERIFIED   Bottom fish trips on January 15, 2026
This was the first of two different Charter Boat Fishing tripa I booked for myself and my 21 year old daughter. It was an all...
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Grant B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A 30 year dream come true

VERIFIED   Full day inshore trips on November 2, 2025
I have had a dream for more than thirty years to come to Costa Rica and catch a Rooster fish. I have been fishing for more...
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Monique P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Pompano Perfection

VERIFIED   Half day inshore pm on December 21, 2025
Captain Gabriel was quick to respond.ย  He helped my elderly father get on and off the water taxi and boat.ย  There was...
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Jennifer W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Bucket List Rooster Fishing for the WIN

VERIFIED   Half day inshore trips am on December 5, 2025
Gabriel and Jose were awesome!! We met early on the beach via water taxi for a half day of Inshore Fishing for the elusive...
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