Charter Operator
Wishing I Was Fishing Adventures

Member since April 2022 Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
Background
Captain Josua has fished the waters out of Playa Flamingo for many years catching Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, and Grouper, and has got experience in deep dropping. He is also an experienced tournament captain and has fished the Salty Adventure on the Costa Rican tournament circuit from Quepos, Los Suenos, and Playa Flamingo.

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Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
Background
Captain Josua has fished the waters out of Playa Flamingo for many years catching Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, and Grouper, and has got experience in deep dropping. He is also an experienced tournament captain and has fished the Salty Adventure on the Costa Rican tournament circuit from Quepos, Los Suenos, and Playa Flamingo.
Our Team
Gerardo Q.
Captain

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(117 reviews)
Playa Flamingo
 Last booking: 5 hours ago
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Trips from US $950
Playa Flamingo
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Trips from US $1,250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 117 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (231)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish
86%
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Mark F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Family Experience

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 22, 2025
We had a great experience.ย  Thank you to the captain and crew.ย  They worked so hard.ย  Our youngest son caught a...
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Matthew C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 Sails, raised a Blue, 100 lb Yellowfin

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 29, 2026
Feb 29th 2026, FULL DAY Theese guys put us on the Fish. 4/4 on sails Raised a Blue Marlin 100 lb...
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Terry W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water.

VERIFIED   Full day on July 29, 2025
Was a great day, with a great crew on a great boat. We had lots of laughs with a light hearted and fun crew. Fishing...
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Robert K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Checked all the buckets

VERIFIED   Full day on June 18, 2025
We had an unforgettable experience for me and my boys! The crew was professional, friendly, and clearly knew the best spotsโ€”helping...
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Rob L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Crew
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5.0 / 5
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A bad day fishing is still better than working

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 16, 2026
Captain and crew were awesome, beautiful boat, just no fish. Seeing all the sea turtles and whales made the day special. But...
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