Christopher Cabrera
Christopher Cabrera
us
Texas, US
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Member since 2023
3.3
Verified

Nice people, no fish

3/4 Day Trip4 adults

We were on a 6hr trip and the crew was nice and ready to go. We were eager but inexperienced so we told them what we wanted to catch but asked for recommendations. I asked about a particular fish but it required live bait and they werent prepared and did not seem eager to pursue that. They also seemed unwilling to really provide any real direction so just we pursued what they were already setup for. There were 4 of us and we only caught 1 mahi mahi after 5hrs of trying so we just headed back to the dock and stopped at some islands and caught a needle fish. I was disappointed that they did not do more to try and get us more fish: no change of tactics, change of bait, or change of target fish. They communicated via CB with other boats in the area and it appears it was a bad fishing day for everyone but our crew still made no extra efforts. I believe that high tourism has impacted the fishing there so that may have affected our experience. Just to reiterate, nice people and they tried to get us something, but just a bad fishing day.

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

Hello friends, you cannot arrive on the day of fishing wanting to catch a rooster fish without notifying a few days before the trip, live bait is not caught so easily and if the fishing was a bit slow but we were the only ones with a Mahi Mahi in the boat, it was I'm sorry if we weren't effective enough in fishing that's why it's called fishing sometimes you fish and sometimes you don't

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

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    Family friendly
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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
    •
    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.