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.
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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!
59
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My Charter Listing

Captain Tomโ€™s Big Game Sportfishing

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
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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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Artur K.
Dallas, TX
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 trip with Captain Tom

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 1, 2022
The whole experience was the best!! Captain Tom and his crew were awesome! Good times, big fish, and good beer. Five friends...
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Katherine T.
Columbia, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Trip with Captain Tom

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 16, 2022
Great time seeing CR from the sea -ย  fishing was great. we found a school of Mahi. The crew was fast - filet and took to a...
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TOWNSEND B.
NO FORT MYERS, FL
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 offshore with Captain Tom

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 30, 2021
We did 2 full day trips with Captain and Crew. We were very pleased with our success. The first trip we caught 3 blue marlin...
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Mahmut O.
Docena, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect day

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 17, 2023
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Elizabeth S.
Summerville, SC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Thomas

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 26, 2022
We had a great time top notch captain and crew!ย  I would suggest staying at the Marriott!ย  Itโ€™s right by the marina and...
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