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Felipe Araya Gonzalez
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Felipe Araya Gonzalez

Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
10+ reviews
Capt. Felipe runs trips out of Playa Flamingo aboard a 23' Regulator. These waters are known for Sailfish and Trevallies and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or jigging. With years of experience, he/she has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

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Rating

5.0
12 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (12)

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  • Robert Wage
    Robert Wage
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Super cool fly fishing trip

    Half Day Trip – Inshore • 1 adult

    The most incredible and intense fly fishing trip I have ever been on. We had a great time out there. Their boating skills are very advanced and they we’re accommodating of my intermediate fly casting skills

    Reported catch:
    Roosterfish
  • Charles Frankpus
    Charles Frankpus
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    excellent guide

    Half Day Trip – Inshore • 2 adults

    excellent guide

  • Grant Hughes
    Grant Hughes
    us
    Montana, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Best! Day! Ever! Incredible Boat, Captain and Crew!

    Full Day Trip – Offshore • 2 adults

    I’m already planning a trip back to fish with Capt Filipe!!!! Captain Filipe and his brother worked extremely hard for my wife and I. We had one goal and that was to catch a sailfish. Even though the weather was tricky (bad winds) the captain was very honest and straightforward that it was going to be hard to find a Sail in the conditions at hand. We ended up catching a Sailfish, which had been a 15 year dream of mine! I’m certain that we only hooked up due to the hard work, knowledge and perseverance of captain Filipe and his first mate. If you’re looking for a true blue water experience, fish with these guys, the crew and vessel are top notch! Tight Lines!

  • Peter Fuzesi
    Peter Fuzesi
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Experienced fisher - first time sea fishing

    Full Day Trip – Inshore • 2 adults

    This was a full day fishing trip around the islands and somewhat off-shore - we were casting, jigging, trolling with lures and live bait. Captain Felipe found good spots in the first few hours where we were catching a lot of fish: white tuna, snapper, rooster, grouper - at a certain point we were just throwing them back in the water. I highly recommend Vela Vivaz. Overall the communication was good, we had a big adventure and had lot of fun.

    Reported catch:
    Spanish Mackerel
    Cubera Snapper
    Broomtail Grouper
    Roosterfish
    +1
    Response from Captain

  • Charles Frankpus
    Charles Frankpus
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fly fishing

    Half Day Trip – Inshore • 2 adults

    The morning was excellent! Caught fish on the fly. Although we didn’t hook rooster fish we had multiple shots at them. Can’t wait to return and fish again!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Vela Vivaz -fly fishing 23”
    Vela Vivaz -fly fishing 23”Playa Flamingo, GU
    Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Cubera Snapper
    The cath was with live bait the morning was slow but we catch a nice trophy fish
  • Vela Vivaz -fly fishing 23”
    Vela Vivaz -fly fishing 23”Playa Flamingo, GU
    Angler proudly displaying a colorful Grouper while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Humphead Wrasse
    Ryan R.
    Ryan R.
    Great knowledge. Fantastic captain.
  • Vela Vivaz -fly fishing 23”
    Vela Vivaz -fly fishing 23”Playa Flamingo, GU
    A young boy and an adult proudly display a large Roosterfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Jigging
  • Vela Vivaz -fly fishing 23”
    Vela Vivaz -fly fishing 23”Playa Flamingo, GU
    Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of striped bass and red snapper aboard a fishing boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Peter F.
    Peter F.
    This was a full day fishing trip around the islands and somewhat off-shore - we were casting, jigging, trolling with lures and live bait. Captain Felipe found good spots in the first few hours where we were catching a lot of fish: white tuna, snapper, rooster, grouper - at a certain point we were just throwing them back in the water. I highly recommend Vela Vivaz. Overall the communication was good, we had a big adventure and had lot of fun.
  • Vela Vivaz -fly fishing 23”
    Vela Vivaz -fly fishing 23”Playa Flamingo, GU
    Anglers actively reeling in a Sailfish while enjoying a vibrant day on the open ocean.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    A very difficult day, very slow fishing, but our client only wanted to catch his first sailfish and we did it.
  • Vela Vivaz -fly fishing 23”
    Vela Vivaz -fly fishing 23”Playa Flamingo, GU
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Sailfish while fishing in deep blue waters, showcasing a successful offshore fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Grant H.
    Grant H.
    I’m already planning a trip back to fish with Capt Filipe!!!! Captain Filipe and his brother worked extremely hard for my wife and I. We had one goal and that was to catch a sailfish. Even though the weather was tricky (bad winds) the captain was very honest and straightforward that it was going to be hard to find a Sail in the conditions at hand. We ended up catching a Sailfish, which had been a 15 year dream of mine! I’m certain that we only hooked up due to the hard work, knowledge and perseverance of captain Filipe and his first mate. If you’re looking for a true blue water experience, fish with these guys, the crew and vessel are top notch! Tight Lines!
  • Vela Vivaz -fly fishing 23”
    Vela Vivaz -fly fishing 23”Playa Flamingo, GU
    A young angler proudly displaying a long Barracuda while fishing on a boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Great Barracuda
    Lorenzo F.
    Lorenzo F.
    Super fun and expert crew, they knows local waters very well and they give you some incredible tips for catching every tipe of fish. We fished with poppers and stickbaits, and for that, absolutely recommended!
  • Vela Vivaz -fly fishing 23”
    Vela Vivaz -fly fishing 23”Playa Flamingo, GU
    A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a beautiful Roosterfish while fishing off the coast, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Jorge C.
    Jorge C.
    Great trip . Felipe was very accommodating and knew exactly how to find the perfect spot to fish. Pura vida
  • Vela Vivaz -fly fishing 23”
    Vela Vivaz -fly fishing 23”Playa Flamingo, GU
    A young angler actively reeling in a fish while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Two coustumers we caught 4 sailfish of 6 baits
  • Vela Vivaz -fly fishing 23”
    Vela Vivaz -fly fishing 23”Playa Flamingo, GU
    An angler proudly displaying a large Trevally caught while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    went on another boat that is not mine much smaller as a captain and that's how the fishing was. Casting and jigging 2/2 roosters 1 pampano 10 red snaper 4 jacks 1 amberjack

What's biting with Vela Vivaz -fly fishing 23” in Playa Flamingo

Can't face another Turkey this year? Hit the reefs to reel in Cubera Snapper, Broomtail Grouper, and Amberjack instead. You're in for a real feast after one of these thrilling nearshore trips.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing on a boat in open waters.

Nice cubera

Jul 4, 2026 • Playa Flamingo
The cath was with live bait the morning was slow but we catch a nice trophy fish
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A young boy and an adult proudly display a large Roosterfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Inshore trip all jigging

Dec 27, 2024 • Playa Flamingo
Jigging
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Anglers actively reeling in a Sailfish while enjoying a vibrant day on the open ocean.

A fisherman who dreamed of 15 years for

Mar 13, 2024 • Playa Flamingo
A very difficult day, very slow fishing, but our client only wanted to catch his first sailfish and we did it.
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A young angler actively reeling in a fish while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.

3/4 day

Jul 9, 2023 • Playa Flamingo
Two coustumers we caught 4 sailfish of 6 baits
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An angler proudly displaying a large Trevally caught while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.

Inshore trip casting and jigging

Jun 18, 2023 • Playa Flamingo
went on another boat that is not mine much smaller as a captain and that's how the fishing was. Casting and jigging 2/2 roosters 1 pampano 10 red snaper 4 jacks 1 amberjack
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