What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Tamarindo, Guanacaste for the first time?

Only going 5 stars here because Noah was so good - he put us on fish all day. He worked hard. I suspect if we didn't have such a good captain, we may have had more trouble catching. He was on fish all day. We saw a few roosters in the morning, but couldn't land one...the Amberjacks were very aggressive and hit before the Roosters. He put us on a big school of snapper and on fish when we jigged at the end of the day.

Great Boat and got us on the meat early with yellow grouper and tile fish, caught maybe 25 then a 100lb sailfish and a 50lb bull Mahi Mahi. Our geoup of 20 for tonights and best fish i have ever eaten. I know that doesnt happen evdey day but crew was switching bait and lures every 10 minutes until we found what worked.

This is a great entry level charter. The crew are very good and experienced. The boat is smaller and more manoeuvrable. It does allow for a more open air experience but lacks a comfort that larger boats offer.

Just check to see if the fish are biting or not. We had perfect weather and everything was great except for the bite! The captain tried his best to put us on fish, we even seen some yellow fin tunas but couldnt connect. All in all, sucks we didnt catch fish but everall great trip. Its called fishing not catching ??‍♂️

Be prepared to wade out (knee deep or more) to get on the small skiff to take you to the anchored fishing boat. We got suckered into $10 parking, had we gone 30 yards further out would of been free but at least we had someone watching our vehicle

didnt catch any fish or have any bites. no one in our group even touched a fishing pole. make sure there are a variety of options and consider doing full day with snorkeling option if fishing isnt great.

I recommend booking an all day trip. If you can, fish more than one day it will increase your odds on the fish you want to target. Let your guide know exactly what fish you want to target. Expect to not land every fish you hook. We lost numerous fish, but that's fishing. Also, we talked to several anglers that fished the same time we were there and not everyone caught fish. Remember! This is not the guides fault, its just fishing. You're not always going to catch fish, but using Cupullo Sportfishing might increase your chances. I did for us!

I use the services of Day Trip from and to the Liberia airport. Price is fair, and someone will be at the airport with your name on a placard or texting you. Coasta Rica roads are narrow with heavy varied traffic. Clean but older nostalgic and secure. I stayed at Hotel Mar Ray. It is a pleasant two block walk to the beach to meet the boat. The street is lined with eateries and small gift shops. The entire experience is just what you will hope it will be when you travel to Coasta Rica for a fishing trip.

Be Happy! Pura Vida!! Your catch can be cooked on the beach. Wear 50 spf minimum sunscreen, a hat and long-sleeved shirt to protect from the sun. Bring toilet paper but do not place it in the toilet please! Be patient, it is fishing. Be conservative about the fish you keep. If you are not going to eat it, please release it. This captain although young is highly skilled and knows how, where and when to navigate the boat in the safest manner giving you the best possible opportunity to catch fish.

Fish the bite. Be at ease. Have fun, its not a contest. I stayed at Hotel Mar Ray. Clean safe and location, location. Just a short walk to the beach and ferry boat. Great places to eat within the block and across the street on beachside. I used DayTrip service from the airport and when changing locations in country. One of the best decisions I made. I never felt uneasy in Tamarindo. But then I was never out after midnight.

If you're renting a vehicle, don't trust Google Maps to get you there easily if coming from the Northwest. Some of the roads I drove to get there were rather dicey. Steep, narrow and rough dirt roads with wash outs were encountered on several parts on my trip, making it difficult for anything less to get there safely other than a SUV. Get local advice and go the long way to stay on the paved roads instead. Having said that, the fishing was worth it!

This fishing trip was amazing! The crew was very professional and friendly. What they advertised on YouTube is definitely accurate. You will have a great time on the water and the captain knows exactly where to go to get the big ones. I didn’t catch a marlin or sail but once I caught a 50lb yellow fin tuna! I was blown away what a fight! I definitely would fish again with them if I come back to Costa Rica. And yes I do recommended that any one wants to have an excellent experience on the deep sea go with Capullo Sportfishing/Rainbow Runner!

If you are only going for a half-day, try and decide if you would rather have faster action with maybe less-desirable fish or try for the desirable yellowfin or larger mahi mahi but may not get many bites. The fishing grounds for each are far apart and the boating time between each area drastically cuts into your fishing time.

This was a great trip for fisherman who like active fishing with rod in hand. Fishing was slow and I had hoped to get into Rooster fish on top water but that’s fishing! We went in high wind and swell so expectations weren’t that high

Be careful of walking the beach booking trips. They are just looking to make money, have small uncomfortable boats, lack equipment, didn't show up prepared with bait. Our trip with Coyote through Fishing Booker was exactly what they advertised as, and worth the money compared to our previous experiences.

So am comparing one day at one to the other but I saw and caught way more fish on my trip out of playa flamingo. It was also just a better experience due to the better infrastructure of playa flamingo. 100% would do either again but playa flamingo would be my preference.

Expectation vs. reality are two different fishing perspectives. We did catch fish, just not anything to keep, so if you want to keep fish, I would suggest inland, if you want a true fishing experience looking for the big stuff, definitly give offshore a try, we had a blast!

Captain Daniel with Maryola Tours is a very knowledgeable and experienced Captain! Would definitely recommend and rebook! First Mate Johnny took care of everything and expertly cleaned our catch! Louis with Walters Restaurant took care of our reservation for dinner and had the chef expertly and creatively prepare a 4 course meal that was FANTASTIC!!!!

Have a good understanding of what species are realistically available at the time of your trip. If you just want to catch numerous yellow fin tuna and a few mahi, you will have a great trip. For other more difficult species, do your research and pay the money for an expert with documented results for those particular fish.

No need to bring rain gear or jackets. Even with rain it was well into the high 80’s and the wind while trolling was refreshing. If you keep fish, make sure your hotel will cook it. JW Marriott Guanacaste will not, but the staff will appreciate the fresh fish.

Enjoy fishing in this beautiful area with a local guide and keep an open mind. Conditions and opportunities change but the fish are here! The local captains know the waters and will do their best to put you on fish!

It seems to rain in the afternoon so the best time to book is morning. A half day trip should be enough to catch plenty depending on the time of year; I think mahi-mahi is best in October but check with your local guide For details.

We went fishing 3 times and caught only Mahi and albacore. Captains mentioned that it is better fishing for bills end of January and early February. If you want to catch some big Mahi and tuna the best is mid September to mid October.

Be ready for anything with the ocean. It started with choppy waters, went calm for half the trip and stirred up to bigger swells the closer to noon it got. I’d strongly suggest morning as it was predicted rain every afternoon.

Sun screen. Hydrate. Patience. Enjoy every second being on the ocean. Watch for leatherback turtles. We saw two giant ones mating! You might get a pelican to join you. If you are at risk of motion sickness, get the patch or whatever you need to stay healthy on the water.

Captain and crew were most accommodating and accomplished. Charter ended up running longer in attempt to satisfy a gentleman's bet and did not disappoint. Highly reccomended from a FL based resident with plenty of fishing experience.

Be sure to ask your captain what is biting before booking. Don’t try to go after a full day fish with only a half day trip. I think if you fish the reef on a half day trip you will be extremely satisfied.

Bring good protection from the sun if you aren't used to it. If you haven't fished in trophy ocean waters, be prepared to fight bigger (and stronger) fish than you. You never really know when you'll hook into the big one!

Évitez de réserver le lendemain d’une pleine lune. Ont nous a expliqué que certains poissons mordent moins

Caught fish when others didn’t! Our captain didn’t give up! Tried every tactic out there to help catch more and more fish. Book this team if you want to catch fish!