Captain
Thomas Carton

Member since August 2014 Jaco, Costa Rica
Background
Captain Tom is the longest-running charter captain in Jaco. He founded the area's very first charter business in 1990 and has been running trips ever since. Captain Tom is dedicated to sustainable fishing, and releases all Roosterfish as well as all Billfish. He loves what he does and he is good at it. With almost 30 years of local experience and a lifetime on the water, Captain Tom is the perfect guide to get you on that fish of your dreams.
Techniques
Master of all!

Hey, I'm Captain Thomas Carton

Jacรณ, Costa Rica
Background
Captain Tom is the longest-running charter captain in Jaco. He founded the area's very first charter business in 1990 and has been running trips ever since. Captain Tom is dedicated to sustainable fishing, and releases all Roosterfish as well as all Billfish. He loves what he does and he is good at it. With almost 30 years of local experience and a lifetime on the water, Captain Tom is the perfect guide to get you on that fish of your dreams.
Techniques
Master of all!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(59 reviews)
Jacรณ
trips from US $1,850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 59 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (83)
Top notch service
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Top notch service
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
81%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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William T.
Esparza, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day offshore with Captain Tom, Macho and John

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 22, 2022
The boat was stocked with snacks, the crew were tremendously helpful, informative, and by far the hardest working team I have...
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Travis D.
Theodore, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day with Captain Tom and Crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 9, 2022
We couldnโ€™t have asked for a better trip. Just my wife and I for a half day, and it was excellent. Baits were hardly in the...
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Zach E.
Panama City, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Absolutely amazing trip, couldn't recommend this charter anymore.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 27, 2021
This charter was an absolute blast. My self and my family were lucky enough to book a trip with captain tom. He riley lives...
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Pete G.
Duluth, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Epic fishing with Captain Tom!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 9, 2021
We had an incredible trip with Captain Tom and his crew, David and John.ย  Booking through fishingbooker was easy and I was...
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Candice W.
Fleming, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day with Captain Tom

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 11, 2022
Excellent day that started right on time. Captain Tom was waiting for us at the Marina. Immediately acquainted us with the...
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