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James Payne
James Payne
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
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Member since 2019
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4 trips
3.3
Verified

3/4 day trip

3/4 Day Trip4 adults

I think the captain tried hard but we didn’t even touch a pole on a 3/4 day trip. The food and drink were very good but the fishing part of the trip we paid for …. Not very good!

Response from Captain

Hello friends, I'm sorry if your trip was not what you expected but you decided to go coastal fishing. I also understand that it was windy but the fishing was good offshore and we let you know. You said that the ladies got sick and for that reason the fishing was coastal

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Sport Fishing El Gato III
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4.7
(287)
26 ft
Group size 1 - 4
1 - 4
Fish 1
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+6
4 hour trip • 4 persons
US $565

Rating

4.7
287 reviews
4.6
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 90%
    Great experience
  • 83%
    Family friendly
  • 98%
    Friendly captain
  • 95%
    Good boat
  • 93%
    Recommended
  • 86%
    Caught fish

All reviews (287)

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  • Rolando Reyes
    Rolando Reyes
    us
    Florida, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Fishing Trip Ever!

    5 Hour Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Capt. Luis Sandi & mate (his wife) were just great. Very personal, well experienced angler. Capt. Luis communicated really well, his wife met us in the parking lot near a restaurant and took a small boat to the actual fishing boat. We booked a 1/2 trip which was just right caught Groupers & snappers. He provided water, soft drinks, Imperial beers and plenty of fruit. Nice boat would book again next time we return to Flamingo Beach. Capt. Luis recommended a locally family owned restaurant to cook our catch another plus to the fishing charter. Book with Capt. Luis Sandi "El Gato II) tell him Rolando from Tampa Florida sent you. You won't regret the persoal service and the overall experience.

    Reported Catch
    Cubera Snapper
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Don Rolando and Tony for coming to Costa Rica and fishing with us. It will be a pleasure to have you on board again. See you soon, friends, and thanks again.

  • Brandon Taber
    Brandon Taber
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arizona, US
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    Member since 2023
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    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Successful trip!

    5 Hour Trip (AM) • 2 adults • 1 child

    I booked a 5 hour trip with Luis. He asked what fish I would like to target. I told him sailfish, mahi, and a few eating fish. the trolling wasn’t to good on the way out so we stopped to catch some eating fish. We caught plenty of snapper, grouper, and tile fish. We trolled back in, while Luis cleaned our catch. while he was cleaning fish, one of the reels started singing! fish on! a nice sail fish came out and showed himself! We got him to the boat for photos! It was quite an experience, for me and my 12 year old son.

    Reported Catch
    Sailfish
    Response from Captain

    Thank you friends for coming to Costa Rica and fishing with us. We hope to see you soon!

  • Jason Lewis
    Jason Lewis
    us
    California, US
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    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified
    NEW

    Great afternoon fishing!

    5 Hour Trip (PM) • 4 adults

    What a great afternoon of fishing and ocean activity. My nephew was able to catch a bucket list fish, Cubera Snapper and it was a whopper weighing around 60 lbs. Before reeling this one in we caught a small bonita that was used as bait to catch the Snapper. Mahi Mahi - we caught this one while trolling. We saw so much sea life this afternoon. Turtles humping, a sea snake, dolphins and flying fish. Luis and Shirley are clearly professionals and did a great job!

    Response from Captain

    Thanks, friends, for coming to Costa Rica and fishing with us; we look forward to seeing you again soon to go after that roosterfish on your list.

  • Craig Deaver
    Craig Deaver
    us
    California, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Dont hesitate - book a trip & have fun. Great Experience!

    5 Hour Trip (AM) • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain was very responsive to our inquiries before our trip (what to bring, where to meet, etc). Captain and crew were ready to go even when we arrived early. They were both very kind and helpful throughout the trip. We were a family of 4 (2x kids ags 9 and 7) and both Captain Luis and his 1st mate (his wife) were super patient and helpful with both. We’d definitely go back. Beautiful landscape, great fishing experience. Pura Vida!

    Response from Captain

    Hello family, thank you for coming to Costa Rica and fishing with us. We hope to see you again soon!

  • Chance Fowler
    Chance Fowler
    us
    Colorado, US
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    60 inch Dorado Mahi

    8 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    Captain Luis and crew were a great fit for us! He picked us up in front of the resort for a small upcharge. The full day trip was a blast! He took us about 15-20 miles offshore and we caught 3 yellowfin tuna as well as 3 Mahi Mahi. The first Mahi we landed was a 60 inch fish and the biggest he has seen yet! Book with the El Gato III and you won’t miss out on any fun!

    Reported Catch
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Response from Captain

    Thank you friends for coming to Costa Rica and fishing with us. We hope to see you again soon, friends.