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Elsa Alonso
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Elsa Alonso

Drake Bay, Costa Rica
10+ reviews
I first came to Costa Rica on a fishing trip, and what started as a vacation eventually turned into a new adventure and the creation of my own sport fishing company: Good Catch Costa Rica. I fell in love with fishing because no two days on the water are ever the same. Every trip is a new adventure. Sometimes I head out looking for a specific species or hoping to practice a particular fishing technique. But the ocean always has its own surprises! An unexpected fish takes the bait, a new creature appears out of nowhere, or something completely unpredictable happens. That's part of what makes fishing so exciting. I don't have one favorite species. For me, it's all about the thrill of the fight! Every fish is different. A Snapper doesn't fight like a Tuna, and a Marlin is a whole different story. I love adapting my equipment and techniques to each situation, always looking for the best possible fishing experience. For me, fishing is not just about catching fish. It's about the excitement, the challenge, the unexpected moments, and sharing that passion with people from all over the world.

Charters

Rating

4.6
19 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
4.5
Captain & Crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

All reviews (19)

Showing 1 – 5 of 19 reviews
  • Parker Fraiman
    Parker Fraiman
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    10/10 experience

    Full Day Trip – Offshore • 2 adults

    Bryan, our captain, took fantastic care of us. Not only did he find the fish, but he treated us with exceptional hospitality- repeatedly checking if we needed drinks, snacks, and food. He helped us find the fish, catch the fish, and he cleaned the fish as well. I have done many fishing charters and this was the most seamless experience I have had. I got to enjoy fishing without stressing about anything else at all. Bryan took care of everything. 10/10 experience. If I find myself back in Costa Rica, there is no question I will book this charter again.

  • Rémi Boissard
    Rémi Boissard
    fr
    France
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Unforgettable

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    The captain seemed a bit cold at the beginning. I would have appreciated a bit more advice, although that might have been due to the language barrier. However, as the day went on he showed an excellent knowledge of the area and helped me catch several beautiful fish — it was unforgettable. Overall, I’m very satisfied and would definitely recommend it.

    Reported catch:
    Roosterfish
  • Jared Pace
    Jared Pace
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Rooster fish

    Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) • 2 adults

    Great half day trip out of Drake Bay. The captain knew his stuff and put us on to a bunch of Rooster. Good fighting fish. Worth it in my opinion.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you Jared, we are so happy you enjoyed your time fishing with us.

  • Kristian Schumacher
    Kristian Schumacher
    Repeat angler
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Epic

    Half Day Trip – Inshore • 2 adults

    Elsa is very knowledgeable & helpful. Great, fast communication! Captain Brian knows where & how to catch. Once we caught huge rooster, we asked for Cubera, he said ok, no joke the next cast was a monster Cubera! Everything was just amazing! Thank you!!

    Reported catch:
    Amberjack
    Roosterfish
    Pacific Barracuda
    Cubera Snapper
    +1
  • Christian Foster
    Christian Foster
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing trip

    Full Day Trip • 4 adults

    Amazing trip and captain. Caught some tuna and bonita

    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much Christian, we are really happy you enjoyed your full day fishing offshore.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Good Catch Costa Rica – Good Catch I
    Good Catch Costa Rica – Good Catch IDrake Bay, PU
    Angler proudly displaying a large Amberjack while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Jack M.
    Jack M.
    Had an amazing trip caught a huge strong amber jack. captain was very knowledgeable with all the species and ways to find the fish. Had allot fun with good catch
  • Good Catch Costa Rica – Good Catch I
    Good Catch Costa Rica – Good Catch IDrake Bay, PU
    Angler proudly displaying a large Roosterfish while fishing offshore, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Rémi B.
    Rémi B.
    The captain seemed a bit cold at the beginning. I would have appreciated a bit more advice, although that might have been due to the language barrier. However, as the day went on he showed an excellent knowledge of the area and helped me catch several beautiful fish — it was unforgettable. Overall, I’m very satisfied and would definitely recommend it.
  • Good Catch Costa Rica – Good Catch I
    Good Catch Costa Rica – Good Catch IDrake Bay, PU
    Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while on a fishing trip, with calm waters in the background.
    Fish 1
    Cubera Snapper
    Kristian S.
    Kristian S.
    Elsa is very knowledgeable & helpful. Great, fast communication! Captain Brian knows where & how to catch. Once we caught huge rooster, we asked for Cubera, he said ok, no joke the next cast was a monster Cubera! Everything was just amazing! Thank you!!
  • Good Catch Costa Rica – Good Catch I
    Good Catch Costa Rica – Good Catch IDrake Bay, PU
    Angler proudly displaying a large Roosterfish while fishing in open waters, showcasing a beautiful day on the ocean.
    Fish 1
    Cubera Snapper
    Peter D.
    Peter D.
    I had a great day with Bryan and Minor. Caught my target species of Rooster Fish and Cubera Snapper. The guys are very knowleagle and helpful. I had an amazing day and will book with them again when I am in Drake Bay.
  • Good Catch Costa Rica - Spike
    Good Catch Costa Rica - SpikeDrake Bay, PU
    An excited angler holding a large Yellowfin Tuna while enjoying a day on the water, showcasing the beauty of the fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Parker F.
    Parker F.
    Bryan, our captain, took fantastic care of us. Not only did he find the fish, but he treated us with exceptional hospitality- repeatedly checking if we needed drinks, snacks, and food. He helped us find the fish, catch the fish, and he cleaned the fish as well. I have done many fishing charters and this was the most seamless experience I have had. I got to enjoy fishing without stressing about anything else at all. Bryan took care of everything. 10/10 experience. If I find myself back in Costa Rica, there is no question I will book this charter again.
  • Good Catch Costa Rica - Spike
    Good Catch Costa Rica - SpikeDrake Bay, PU
    An angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a boat in open waters, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Grant B.
    Grant B.
    I came to Costa Rica to catch a fish of my dreams for the last thirty years. Living in South Africa has made this trip impossible until my retirement last year. It takes three days travel to get here, but boy was it worth it. The crews were fantastic, they pulled out all the stops and then every other trick you never saw or heard of. Our group consisted of myself my wife, my sister and my brother in law. We fished two trips and caught fish on both days. The trip could not have been any better in any way.
  • Good Catch Costa Rica - Spike
    Good Catch Costa Rica - SpikeDrake Bay, PU
    An angler proudly displaying a large Roosterfish while fishing in open waters, showcasing a successful day on the boat.
    Fish 1
    Giant Trevally
    Michael N.
    Michael N.
    If you are considering fishing Drake Bay this is the boat and crew you want to fish with i fish alot and I have caught alot of fish In my days I've fished with good crews and bad crews these guys know what they are doing i was impressed with there skill and there drive to put me on big fish and that is exactly what they did Bryan and Alonso met and bet my expectations my adrenaline was flowing my advice to anyone is just fish with good catch spike
  • Good Catch Costa Rica - Spike
    Good Catch Costa Rica - SpikeDrake Bay, PU
    Angler holding a large Roosterfish aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful catch during a coastal fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Corey H.
    Corey H.
    We fished two days and both were amazing, captain Bryan and David went out of their way to make sure we had the best time possible. Big tuna and big rooster fish!
  • Good Catch Costa Rica - Spike
    Good Catch Costa Rica - SpikeDrake Bay, PU
    Family fishing group displaying a large silver fish with blue fins aboard a boat, with a young angler wearing an orange life jacket.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bluefin Trevally
    Christian H.
    Christian H.
    Had an awesome experience with my family fishing outside Isla de Caños. It was impressive to see Brian and Chip's determination in getting us into some big fish. And then the smiles on their faces after we had succeeded! 😀💯 (Also, as a detail, the cooler was well equipped.)

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