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.
Our Team
Gabriel G.
Captain
Jose I.
First mate
Bryan M.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(212 reviews)
Herradura
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $480

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 212 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (423)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
82%
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Kendall L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Waiting for the bite

VERIFIED   Special 5 hour trip for Kendall Lewis on May 6, 2025
Captain Gabriel Garcia and his mate Jose were both very diligent in finding the right location when the fish werenโ€™t biting...
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Russell K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great tour with Gabriel and the crew!

VERIFIED   NEW  Bottom fish or trolling am on August 4, 2025
We kept catching all kinds of fish. Great Mahi Mahi dinner. Amazing times swimming in open ocean with waves. Totally recommend...
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Ruth M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fabulous day

VERIFIED   Special 8 hour trip for Ruth Meyer on July 10, 2025
We are experienced anglers. We chose the trip to the island with snorkeling this time as we had teenagers. We managed to get...
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Jessica C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Bucket list fishing

VERIFIED   Full day inshore trips on June 16, 2025
We cannot say enough amazing things about Gitana! Within the first 10 minutes of the charter we caught a 60lb rooster! Caught...
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Pat S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great fun

VERIFIED   Full day offshore trips on May 25, 2025
Water was really choppy not captains fault.ย  Buttttt we still caught fish.ย  Big fish trolling back.ย  Caught all sorts of...
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