Coyote Sportfishing
Charter operator

Coyote Sportfishing

Tamarindo, Costa Rica
100+ reviews
Coyote Sportfishing has been operating in Tamarindo since 1993 and since then, they have strived to provide an exceptional fishing experience for guests of all ages and skill levels. Their main goal is that you enjoy the art of fishing. Offering excellent customer service is what they are well known for and their boats are to match every budget – they want your time fishing in Costa Rica to be incredible!
Frank B.
Frank B.
Captain
Jose C.
Jose C.
First mate
Milton C.
Milton C.
First mate
Mario R.
Mario R.
First mate
Victor C.
Victor C.
First mate
Isaac M.
Isaac M.
First mate

Charters

Rating

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

What anglers say

87%
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
92%
Recommend this charter
82%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
87%
Caught fish

All reviews (170)

Showing 1 – 5 of 170 reviews
  • Suraj Joseph
    Suraj Joseph
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Sailfish surprise and a crew that’s amazing with kids

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 5 adults • 1 child

    Had an amazing day out with our group — myself and four boys, ages 10-13. We landed snapper, grouper, skipjack, and even got the incredible bonus of hooking a sailfish, which was a huge highlight for the kids. The crew was fantastic with the boys the whole trip — patient, attentive, and clearly experienced at making younger anglers feel confident and included. The boat itself was spacious and comfortable, and the ride out to the fishing grounds (and back) was smooth and enjoyable, not something you can always count on. Highly recommend this crew for families or groups with kids — a great mix of real fishing action and a well-run, comfortable boat.

    Reported catch:
    Skipjack Tuna
    Black Grouper
    Short-Tail Red Snapper (Ehu)
  • Christine Johnson
    Christine Johnson
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    incredible day on the water

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 5 adults

    What an incredible day on the water! From the moment we stepped aboard, the captain and crew were friendly, professional, and focused on making sure everyone had a great experience. The boat was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. The fishing was outstanding, and the crew worked hard to put us on the fish. They were knowledgeable, patient, and always ready to help with landing fish, and sharing tips. Whether you’re an experienced angler or a first-time fisherman, they make the trip enjoyable and stress-free. Beyond the fishing, the scenery and wildlife sightings were amazing, making the entire excursion memorable. We caught a good amount of fish, created lasting family memories, and had a fantastic time from start to finish. I highly recommend this charter to anyone looking for a first-class deep sea fishing experience. We can’t wait to come back and fish with them again!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Response from Charter operator

    Hi Christine! thanks so much for this amazing review, We are so glad yourself and your family had an amazing time and lifetime memories wirh us! We hope to see you again soon!

  • Mike Russell
    Mike Russell
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Mario and Issac On The Flamingo 2

    3/4 Day Trip • 4 adults

    We had an amazing day from start to finish! The dedication and determination of these two was like no other. The fishing had been slow for days but that did not stop them from trying. Issac kept changing out lures and bait constantly until he found something that worked. They put us on a beautiful 100# sailfish. Our day was running out. When most captains would call it and head back in they fished until the last minute and we were rewarded with another beautiful sailfish. Thank you Captain Mario and best Mate Issac for a day we will never forget! A special thank you to Maria for those amazing homemade sandwiches!

    Reported catch:
    Sailfish
  • William Brown
    William Brown
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2022
    11 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Blue Marlin!

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 3 adults

    WOW what a day. This trip was the best i ever had. It started with the communication with everything discussed and worked out tight down to what kind of sandwich i wanted. Both the crew members spoke english which made things much smoother. We went out about twenty miles. a good 45 Minute ride. Lines weren't in ten minutes and caught a 100lb+ sailfish. Then we headed to their marlin spot. They fished hard no luck and the captain started to fish for live bonita and systematically replaced the baits with live bonita. It wasn't long until we hooked up on a blue marlin. They said it was small lol but it was 250 lbs and i was the only man in our group so it was all mine. It was a grueling fight of over 40 minutes. It was so strong i could only take back line when the captain backed up for me. By the time he started to tire i was almost done and thought i might lose the rod lol. The first mate cheered me on. We almost had him and he went crazy ripping back off 100 fr of line and putting on a spectacular leaping display fight behind the boat. I hung on for dear life lol. He eventually. calmed down and i got him back within 10 ft of the leader and i could not do any more. Issac then hand lined him until he finally got hands on his bill. no small feat. The fish fought and bounced him up and down on the rail but he hung on and then the fish finally complied. We got all the photos and sent him back for another day! My first marlin and a day to always remember. The power of a marlin is hard to describe and everyone should feel once in their life. Can not recommend these guys enough!!

  • Samuel Daley-latreille
    Samuel Daley-latreille
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    5 tuna and 1 sailfish

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    Coyote Sportfishing was excellent. Maria was a great help and pointed us to the correct location and made sure we were taken care of. Captain Frank was delightful and very welcoming, offered us a free upgrade to Gamefisher flamingo II. Isaac (first mate) and Mario (captain of gamefisher) were well knowledged and skillful. 5 tuna in the morning, 6ft + Sailfish in the afternoon, had a successful day. They also make a pretty decent sandwich for lunch ! Thanks so much Coyote Sportfishing! Will recommend you to friends in the future!

    Reported catch:
    Sailfish
    Skipjack Tuna

Real catches shared by our community

  • Coyote Sportfishing – Flamingo II
    Coyote Sportfishing – Flamingo IITamarindo, GU
    FISH ON 20 minutes in! WOW
    Kristal W.
    Kristal W.
  • Coyote Sportfishing – Flamingo II
    Coyote Sportfishing – Flamingo IITamarindo, GU
    Sailfish surprise and a crew that’s amazing with kids
    Suraj J.
    Suraj J.
  • Coyote Sportfishing – Flamingo II
    Coyote Sportfishing – Flamingo IITamarindo, GU
    Fishing with Frank
    James H.
    James H.
  • Coyote Sportfishing -  Coyote Tres
    Coyote Sportfishing -  Coyote TresTamarindo, GU
    awesome crew, hospitality and experience
    Charles H.
    Charles H.
  • Coyote Sportfishing -  Coyote Tres
    Coyote Sportfishing -  Coyote TresTamarindo, GU
    awesome
    Douglas M.
    Douglas M.
  • Coyote Sportfishing -  Coyote Tres
    Coyote Sportfishing -  Coyote TresTamarindo, GU
    i want to leave 5 star
    Brandon C.
    Brandon C.
  • Coyote Sportfishing – Flamingo II
    Coyote Sportfishing – Flamingo IITamarindo, GU
    Captain Mario and Issac On The Flamingo 2
    Mike R.
    Mike R.
  • Coyote Sportfishing – SALSA
    Coyote Sportfishing – SALSATamarindo, GU
    5 tuna and 1 sailfish
    Samuel D.
    Samuel D.
  • Coyote Sportfishing -  Coyote Tres
    Coyote Sportfishing -  Coyote TresTamarindo, GU
    Great  crew on Coyote Tres!
    Lenore B.
    Lenore B.
  • Coyote Sportfishing -  Coyote Tres
    Coyote Sportfishing -  Coyote TresTamarindo, GU
    3/4 Day trip
    William W.
    William W.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Coyote Sportfishing -  Coyote Tres in Tamarindo

The golden months of summer may be fading by October but so is the humidity, and with plenty of Billfish found year-round in Costa Rica, October is still a great month to visit Tamarindo.

Top catches for October