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Capullo Sportfishing

Languages: English
Experience: 30 years

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Capullo Sportfishing

Member since August 2014 Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Background: The Capullo Sportfishing team is made up of professionals with decades of experience, who enjoy putting people on fish and making their trip special. Customer satisfaction is something they take very seriously, and the bilingual crew will always go the extra mile to ensure everyone on the trip is having fun.

Hey, it's Capullo Sportfishing

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Background: The Capullo Sportfishing team is made up of professionals with decades of experience, who enjoy putting people on fish and making their trip special. Customer satisfaction is something they take very seriously, and the bilingual crew will always go the extra mile to ensure everyone on the trip is having fun.

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Capullo Sportfishing

4.7 / 5

(102 reviews)

4.7 / 5

(102 reviews)

Tamarindo • 36 ft • 8 persons

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Trips from US $1,356

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Capullo Sportfishing – Rainbow Runner

4.8 / 5

(180 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(180 reviews)

Tamarindo • 22 ft • 3 persons

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Trips from US $678

Fishing Reports

A Fishing Holiday Season in Costa Rica

Dec 31, 2021 Tamarindo

Our Rainbow Runner and Capullo boats have seen an abundance of fish these last few weeks bringing smiles to our clients faces. Some impressive sized marlin and sailfish were caught and released. With the arrival of the pelicans, and bait fish seen jumping at the shore line, we knew we were onto a good thing. Bait balls of yellowfin tuna along with hundreds of dolphins including spinners were frequently encountered close to Tamarindo and many of our clients had the opportunity to haul in a fair few yellowfin. We recently caught a wahoo and we are moving into wahoo season. As usual the mahi mahi were around and giving a good fight. Capullo Sportfishing looks forward to fishing with more of you in 2022. Book now for an adventurous day on the ocean with Captains Manuel & Gerald and First Mate Cheyenne.

Happy Fishermen

Sep 9, 2021 Tamarindo

A great variety of fish catches over the last few weeks on the Rainbow Runner and Capullo boats. On many people's bucket list are Rooster fish and our Captains didn't disappoint with several handsome specimens being hooked all of which are released back into the sea. Cubera snapper are around and we have recently caught some Jack Trevally. We love having families on board and giving the kids the chance to catch their own fish. Why not join us for a fishing charter with Capullo Sportfishing on your next family vacation in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

Capullo Sportfishing Back Out On The Wat

Aug 3, 2021 Tamarindo

2020 was a difficult year for everyone. We are so thankful that this year Costa Rica has tourists coming back and our crew can get out on the boats again. Sailfish and marlin have been prevalent this June & July. Yellowfin tuna have been the eating fish of the season with some good sizes getting caught. Mahi mahi, grouper and roosters are always around along with our fair share of sharks. Thanks to all our returning clients and new clients for joining us at Capullo Sportfishing, Tamarindo. Book now for your next adventure with us.

Making Memories on the Capullo

Jan 4, 2020 Tamarindo

The holiday season brought many families together to enjoy a fishing adventure on our 36" Topaz, the Capullo. From first time anglers to experienced anglers we hooked a variety of fish for eating and also big sport billfish. For the table we had a double header mahi mahi hooked by a father and daughter combination. A first time catch of a yellow fin tuna saw a brave teenager fulfill the Costa Rican tradition of eating the heart of the tuna which brings good luck for his next fishing adventure. The same family had two of the brothers reel in their first wahoo together. Another first for the families was hooking a sailfish and a blue marlin. Great fun had by everyone.

Magical May

May 24, 2019 Tamarindo

May has been a great month for hooking Rooster fish and for many of our fishermen this was a first time experience. Fishing both onshore and offshore plenty fish for the table were caught - Mahi Mahi and Yellow Fin Tuna being in abundance. A very handsome Wahoo was caught weighing in at 40lb. Happy fishing days.

Great half day aboard the Capullo

Mar 25, 2019 Tamarindo

Another great day aboard the Capullo. Luke, Hannah, Richard and Denis were great guests and had success with a beautiful Cubera snapper, 3 mahi mahi and 3 skipjack tuna. Not bad for a half days work :-) Enjoy your dinner tonight guys.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 282 reviews

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Boat

4.7 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

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Angler rating

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4 stars		31
3 stars		7
2 stars		3
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	96%
Friendly captain
	99%
Recommend this charter
	95%
Appropriate for children
	87%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	89%

Appropriate for children
	87%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	89%

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Matthew S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Enjoyable Day on the Water

VERIFIED NEW Full Day Trip from December 2025 on August 7, 2026

Matthew S.

5.0 / 5

Aug 7, 2026

Full Day Trip from December 2025

This charter met our expectations. The captain and crew hunted down fish for us to catch. We ended up on a large blue fin tuna, that tasted amazing. Crew Cheyenne had a special concoction to serve the fresh tuna in and it was amazing. Word on the street, it’s his wife’s recipe! We also landed a good sized mahi. We were having such a great time, we ended up drinking all the beer on the boat, but the crew somehow coordinated with another vessel off shore and arranged a special delivery... More

This charter met our expectations. The captain and crew hunted down fish for us to catch. We ended up on a large blue fin tuna,...

Matthew S. recommends Capullo Sportfishing

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Capullo Sportfishing (The Charter Operator)

Replied on August 8, 2026

Hi Matthew, thank you for your review & sharing the photos of your catch. Great to hear you enjoyed your day with the crew on Capullo & they sorted you out with more beers for the boat. Fishing is thirsty work! Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing

Capullo Sportfishing (The Charter Operator)

Replied on August 8, 2026

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Michael W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Really great experience!

VERIFIED 3/4 day Trip from December 2024 on March 17, 2026

Michael W.

5.0 / 5

Mar 17, 2026

3/4 day Trip from December 2024

Really great experience!

VERIFIED

Fished a 3/4 day with Gerald and my son was able to catch, land and release a beautiful sailfish! We also saw several pods of dolphin, numerous sea turtles, numerous flying fish and a squadron of manta ray! We caught a couple of other small, trash fish but the sailfish really was the cherry on top of a great trip. Fishing was slow but Gerald worked hard the entire time!

Fished a 3/4 day with Gerald and my son was able to catch, land and release a beautiful sailfish! We also saw several pods...

Michael W. recommends Capullo Sportfishing – Rainbow Runner

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Capullo Sportfishing (The Charter Operator)

Replied on March 18, 2026

Hi Michael, thank you for giving us a great review. we are really happy that your son caught a sailfish. Certainly a wonderful memory to have. We are blessed having so much sealife nearby us. Its always a great day on the ocean. Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing

Capullo Sportfishing (The Charter Operator)

Replied on March 18, 2026

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Angela E.

4.3 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Great Day for Fishing

VERIFIED 3/4 day Trip from December 2024 on December 12, 2025

Angela E.

4.3 / 5

Dec 12, 2025

3/4 day Trip from December 2024

Great Day for Fishing

VERIFIED

Captain Gerald was very knowledgeable about the local water and came prepared. My groups target goal was to catch rooster fish however was unable to accomplish that goal because rooster fishing had been slow. Captain Gerald did make every attempt to hit that goal. He battled extremely windy conditions which prevented us from Captain Geralds targeted spots for Rooster fishing. The captain kept us busy with that attempt by catching other fish such as, snapper, grouper, tuna, jacks, and other... More

Captain Gerald was very knowledgeable about the local water and came prepared. My groups target goal was to catch rooster...

Angela E. recommends Capullo Sportfishing – Rainbow Runner

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Capullo Sportfishing (The Charter Operator)

Replied on December 15, 2025

Hi Angela, thank you for your review and although Captain Gerald was not able to get you on the Rooster Fish we are pleased your group had an action packed day with such a variety of fish. We are in the windy season now but the ocean is coming up trumps with so many different types of fish being caught. You will just have to come back again to try for that rooster fish! Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing

Capullo Sportfishing (The Charter Operator)

Replied on December 15, 2025

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Bryan W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Worked hard!

VERIFIED NEW Half Day (AM) on August 2, 2026

Bryan W.

5.0 / 5

Aug 2, 2026

Half Day (AM)

Worked hard!

VERIFIED NEW

1/2 day trip, put us on fish and worked hard to find them

Bryan W. recommends Capullo Sportfishing – Rainbow Runner

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Capullo Sportfishing (The Charter Operator)

Replied on August 3, 2026

Hi Bryan, thank you for your review and pleased that you and your son caught fish with Captain Gerald. Hope to see you again soon. Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing

Capullo Sportfishing (The Charter Operator)

Replied on August 3, 2026

Hi Bryan, thank you for your review and pleased that you and your son caught fish with Captain Gerald. Hope to see you again soon.
Best regards
Louise
Capullo Sportfishing

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Allan B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Outstanding

VERIFIED Half Day (AM) on December 7, 2025

Allan B.

5.0 / 5

Dec 7, 2025

Half Day (AM)

Outstanding

VERIFIED

Fishing Capullo Sportfishing was a great experience. Louise (owner) was very helpful and even met us at the beach before our trip. Our guide Gerald was outstanding in make out trip a success. He worked consistently from start to finish on our trip. He is excellent in targeting Roosterfish, which we did catch. I highly recomment Capullo Sportfishing.

Fishing Capullo Sportfishing was a great experience. Louise (owner) was very helpful and even met us at the beach before...

Allan B. recommends Capullo Sportfishing – Rainbow Runner

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Capullo Sportfishing (The Charter Operator)

Replied on December 17, 2025

Hi Allan, thank you for your review & great that Gerald got you on the rooster fish. They can be quite elusive although Gerald always tries his hardest to find them. Thanks for sharing the photo. Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing

Capullo Sportfishing (The Charter Operator)

Replied on December 17, 2025

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