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What anglers said about fishing in Costa Rica

Definitely book with Costa Catch Nosara. Our first time and it was way better than we could have imagined!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely book with Costa Catch Nosara. Our first time and it was way better than we could have imagined!!
Costa Catch Nosara
Costa Catch Nosara
Fishing is fishing…….some days are great, some tougher. No client should EXPECT to have epic days everytime out. Having a good boat, captain, and crew is always the best start.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing is fishing…….some days are great, some tougher. No client should EXPECT to have epic days everytime out. Having a good boat, captain, and crew is always the best start.
Sea Star CR – 31' Big Eye
Sea Star CR – 31' Big Eye
Sport fishing is not like loading a bucket full of bream off the back dock. It’s hard work and sometimes you have to really run and work for them. But they got the fish and the right guide can put you on them. I would come back in June again in a heartbeat. You don’t have to be on a million dollar, 60’ sportfisher. But you do need a boat that’s up to the task and a crew who knows how to catch fish. Find the right guys and you will have a lot of fun.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Sport fishing is not like loading a bucket full of bream off the back dock. It’s hard work and sometimes you have to really run and work for them. But they got the fish and the right guide can put you on them. I would come back in June again in a heartbeat. You don’t have to be on a million dollar, 60’ sportfisher. But you do need a boat that’s up to the task and a crew who knows how to catch fish. Find the right guys and you will have a lot of fun.
Deep Republic
Deep Republic
Our first time in Costa Rica and our first time Roosterfishing! We could not be happier then the way we were treated and the knowledge of our guides!! Pura Vida!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Our first time in Costa Rica and our first time Roosterfishing! We could not be happier then the way we were treated and the knowledge of our guides!! Pura Vida!
North Pacific Adventures – Barbara
North Pacific Adventures – Barbara
Do not hesitate! Just do it! Book Snook, when you arrive find the green shuttle boats to take you out to your vessel!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Do not hesitate! Just do it! Book Snook, when you arrive find the green shuttle boats to take you out to your vessel!
Snook Sportfishing
Snook Sportfishing
Excellent fishing for sailfish, a little slow for mahi and yellowfin tuna and great grouper fishing!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Excellent fishing for sailfish, a little slow for mahi and yellowfin tuna and great grouper fishing!
Salty Adventure
Salty Adventure
Hey anglers, please let your charter and captain know what you looking forward to catching so they are aware. Be patient my morning was slow we left at 7am and by 12:30 1pm we were smacking them. Definitely recommend Snook fishing charter and Captain Jorge and Enrique. Pura Vida!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Hey anglers, please let your charter and captain know what you looking forward to catching so they are aware. Be patient my morning was slow we left at 7am and by 12:30 1pm we were smacking them. Definitely recommend Snook fishing charter and Captain Jorge and Enrique. Pura Vida!
Snook Sportfishing
Snook Sportfishing
I took 3 trips with different charters/captains, Salty Adventures, Papi Chulo and El Gato III. In my opinion Salty Adventures was best without question and I do not recommend El Gato III.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
I took 3 trips with different charters/captains, Salty Adventures, Papi Chulo and El Gato III. In my opinion Salty Adventures was best without question and I do not recommend El Gato III.
Papi Chulo Sportfishing
Papi Chulo Sportfishing
Bring adequate clothes for the sun, sunblock and just keep in contact with the captain for the weather don’t really rely on your weather app too much before coming. It said thunderstorms all week, all day, but the weather was beautiful the whole time trip…except late evenings but it stops after some time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring adequate clothes for the sun, sunblock and just keep in contact with the captain for the weather don’t really rely on your weather app too much before coming. It said thunderstorms all week, all day, but the weather was beautiful the whole time trip…except late evenings but it stops after some time.
Aguja Sport Fishing
Aguja Sport Fishing
Make sure you have cash to pay captain; if you want mahi mahi the best time of year is fall, otherwise amazing fish year round
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you have cash to pay captain; if you want mahi mahi the best time of year is fall, otherwise amazing fish year round
PEZ KOI
PEZ KOI
Great time of year for guapote and rainbow bass! I recommend getting a guide since you need a boat and it's hard to navigate and find the fish on your own
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great time of year for guapote and rainbow bass! I recommend getting a guide since you need a boat and it's hard to navigate and find the fish on your own
Arenal Lake Fishing with Salomón
Arenal Lake Fishing with Salomón San José, SJ
Patience is a fisherman’s friend. Watch for dolphins…that’s where the tuna are.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Patience is a fisherman’s friend. Watch for dolphins…that’s where the tuna are.
Guanacaste Adventure Tours
Guanacaste Adventure Tours
Captain Frank and the crew were amazing and very accommodating. Especially pulling in 100+ pound yellowfin tuna. Epic trip.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Captain Frank and the crew were amazing and very accommodating. Especially pulling in 100+ pound yellowfin tuna. Epic trip.
31' Chris Craft in Tamarindo
31' Chris Craft in Tamarindo
It’s the rainforest. Don’t be surprised if it rains or is hot and humid. The drop off of the continental shelf is over 20 miles off shore. If you’re going off shore expect a very long boat ride.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It’s the rainforest. Don’t be surprised if it rains or is hot and humid. The drop off of the continental shelf is over 20 miles off shore. If you’re going off shore expect a very long boat ride.
Ñito II Sportfishing
Ñito II Sportfishing
Bring a towel, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, food. They have drinks and fruit. You cannot wear your shoes with sand on the boat so if you want to fish in shoes bring another pair. Not sure if there is a bathroom on boat but I doubt it.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Bring a towel, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, food. They have drinks and fruit. You cannot wear your shoes with sand on the boat so if you want to fish in shoes bring another pair. Not sure if there is a bathroom on boat but I doubt it.
Guanacaste Adventure Tours
Guanacaste Adventure Tours
Don’t let the line slip to your fingers when setting the hook. Watch out every second ?
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Don’t let the line slip to your fingers when setting the hook. Watch out every second ?
Tortuguero Sport Fishing
Tortuguero Sport Fishing
Schedule multiple trips throughout your visit. Conditions change, best to spread out uour chances
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Schedule multiple trips throughout your visit. Conditions change, best to spread out uour chances
Flamingo Sportfishing – 32’
Flamingo Sportfishing – 32’
Basically, there are all price ranges, if you want the big pretty boats, you’re gonna pay for it! The smaller boats are the real deal and you’ll get your fish!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Basically, there are all price ranges, if you want the big pretty boats, you’re gonna pay for it! The smaller boats are the real deal and you’ll get your fish!
Grey's Fishing Tour
Grey's Fishing Tour
Go out early and if you can conditions permitting, go offshore for bigger fish!
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Go out early and if you can conditions permitting, go offshore for bigger fish!
Boos Adventures
Boos Adventures
Enjoy yourself.it is money well spent. I will come back. You will too. Do it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Enjoy yourself.it is money well spent. I will come back. You will too. Do it.
Snook Sportfishing
Snook Sportfishing