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 around excellent trip. Never fishes in Costa Rica. Very different than expected but no disappointments. Not knowing what to expect, we stayed relatively close to shore but we in 35-50 foot depths. Slow trolling. I would have thought we would have done more casting but that wasn’t the case. It was more like deep sea fishing where they mate used live bait and set a few rods as we slowly trolled. Don’t let that be discouraging as we hooked a 4 lb Yellow Tail Snapper quickly. Then a 5+ lb Snook and bigger Jack. About 90 minutes in I landed a 18-20lb Snook. Great day and delicious eating Snapper and Snook. Definitely would recommed going out as early as possible.

Today was a particularly windy day which led to larger than usual swell and lots of white caps. We trolled with 6 live bait behind the boat and ended up catching one mahi mahi. Despite the rough conditions, Captain Gabriel was able to get us back to the marina safely. Some boats had to turn back and never made it out today due to the conditions. This is why they call it fishing and not catching. Either way we ended up with plenty of food with the one mahi mahi we caught.

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 than fifty five years,and have fished all over the world, north to south,east to west and have caught from Marlin to sardines. The last fish on my bucket list was a Rooster.
I brought my wife, my sister who is also fishing crazy as well as my brother inlaw with on this trip. I booked with Gabriel hoping for that magic to happen. We were picked up at 7.0am and went out for a day of inshore fishing specifically targeting Roosters. Less than an hour into the trip, my first ever Rooster was landed. We went on to land a total of three Roosters for the trip.
Gabriel and the crew were absolute professionals in all aspects, the live bait was of the best quality as well as the boat and tackle. We were the only ones to catch on the day and landed three fish for three bites. Goes to prove how good the guys are.
I don’t easily recommend anybody for any reason, however I absolutely recommend Gabriel to anyone who has a dream like I had.

El Capitán Gabriel y su hermano José son excelentes en lo que hacen. Éramos un grupo de 4 personas todos pudimos pescar y aprender con diferentes equipos y carnadas. Nadie se quedó sin pescar. Nos entregaron el pescado fileteado para llevarlo con nosotros.Cuidaron en todo momento de nuestra seguridad y cuando hubo mal clima el Capitán supo maniobrar de la mejor manera para mantenernos a salvo. Súper recomendado.

Captain Gabriel was quick to respond.  He helped my elderly father get on and off the water taxi and boat.  There
was a cooler of cold drinks and delicious pineapple.  He knew where we might find red snapper and we caught 2 lovely keepers.  Then we caught another 2 pompano fish.  So beautiful!  While fishing we saw several sea turtles and an amazing display as a male humback whale breached the surface and took off for the sky.  Incredible!  I would highly recommend Captain Gabriel and his crew.    We would definitely go back!