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Nelson Mendez
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Nelson Mendez

Coco, Kostarika
10+ reviews
Captain Nelson Mendez will be your guide for the fishing trip on the Tuna Fish. He has fished around all Central and North Pacific Coast of Costa Rica looking for big game sportfish including Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Roosterfish, and Mahi Mahi. His ample experience in both inshore and offshore fishing makes him a well-rounded angler able and ready to target any pelagic species in the Gulf of Papagayo. Nelson is in love with every form of fishing — be it sportfishing, inshore or offshore, he truly commits to doing it all. He is simple, responsible, kind, and persistent, all the qualities that make an amazing captain. Nelson started fishing when he was 13 years old, and at the age of 18, he started working as the first mate and hasn't looked back since. Nelson also participated in 3 international fly fishing tournaments, where he made amazing results and won the third place once, and a second place twice.
Adelso M.
Adelso M.
kapetan

Charter

Rating

4.8
19 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

All reviews (19)

Showing 1 – 5 of 19 reviews
  • Richard Doremus
    Richard Doremus
    Repeat angler
    us
    Nju Džerzi, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2025
    2 putovanja
    5.0
    Verified

    Izlet od 6 sati u priobalnim vodama

    Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore • 2 adults

    Ne mogu dovoljno da ih pohvalim! More je bilo izuzetno nemirno, a vetar je besneo! Ali ovi momci su uradili sve što je bilo u njihovoj moći da ulovimo ribu! Kapetan Al definitivno ima veštine – upravljao je brodom kao pravi profesionalac. Nikada nismo osećali da smo u opasnosti. Warren je odličan pomoćnik! Uvek je proveravao da li nam nešto treba, imao je sendviče, pića, pa čak nam je napravio i male čamčiće od ananasa koji su bili preukusni!!! Ribolov nije bio tako uspešan, ali ne zbog posade, već zbog uslova na vodi. Za dva dana imamo još jedan izlet s njima. Nadamo se da ćemo imati više sreće.

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    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
  • Richard Doremus
    Richard Doremus
    Repeat angler
    us
    Nju Džerzi, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2025
    2 putovanja
    5.0
    Verified

    Drugi izlazak - osam sati na otvorenom moru

    3/4 Day Fishing - 6 Hrs • 2 adults

    Drugi dan sa ovim momcima i moram da kazem - nisu razočarali! Vreme je bilo potpuno drugačije nego prvog dana na našem obalnom izlazu. Danas smo ciljali MARLINA! I kapetan Al je to ostvario! Zakačili smo crnog marlina od otprilike 400+ funti, nažalost, nakon oko sat vremena borbe, skinuo se sa udice :( .. ali je to definitivno bilo nezaboravno iskustvo! Zatim smo nastavili i ulovili gomilu Grupera i retko viđenog Congrija (ako sam ispravno napisao lol). Proveli smo sjajan dan, puno zabave i definitivno bih preporučio ove momke!!!!

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    Reported catch:
    Goliath Grouper
  • Scott Stanfield
    Scott Stanfield
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2026
    2 putovanja
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Najbolji dan ribolova ikada

    Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore • 3 adults

    Najlepši dan ribolova ikada. Bilo je kišovito i grubo. Posada je bila odlična. Ulovili smo 2 jedriličarke (sailfish). To je bio naš cilj za putovanje u Kostariku

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  • Melenie Zatorsky
    Melenie Zatorsky
    ca
    Ontario, Канада
    Član od 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Spor dan na okeanu, ali ulovili smo jedriličara

    Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore • 3 adults

    Kapetan i posada su bili prijatni i ljubazni. Izašli smo dva puta, ribolov je bio spor… ulovili smo po jednog jedriličara svaki dan. Muž je ulovio malog Mahija. Podigli smo još nekoliko jedriličara. Sve u svemu, bilo je odlično iskustvo. Kada bih mogla da promenim svoje iskustvo sa ribolovom u aprilu, rezervisala bih samo pola dana umesto celog dana, jer smo ribu lovili samo ujutru kada je more bilo mirnije. Ali sve u svemu, naši izlasci su bili dobri i ribolov je ribolov 😊

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    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Sailfish
    Red Snapper
  • Scott Stanfield
    Scott Stanfield
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2026
    2 putovanja
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Odlično putovanje

    Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore • 3 adults

    Izlet je bio odličan. Posada je iskustvo učinila veoma posebnim. Za 2 dana krećem na još jedan izlet.

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Real catches shared by our community

  • Tuna Fish Sportfishing
    Tuna Fish SportfishingCoco, Guanacaste
    Angler landing a large fish alongside a small boat in rough offshore waters.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Scott S.
    Scott S.
    Najlepši dan ribolova ikada. Bilo je kišovito i grubo. Posada je bila odlična. Ulovili smo 2 jedriličarke (sailfish). To je bio naš cilj za putovanje u Kostariku
  • Tuna Fish Sportfishing
    Tuna Fish SportfishingCoco, Guanacaste
    Three anglers display a large group of reef fish, including grouper and snapper, aboard an offshore fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellowedge Grouper
    Scott S.
    Scott S.
    Izlet je bio odličan. Posada je iskustvo učinila veoma posebnim. Za 2 dana krećem na još jedan izlet.
  • Tuna Fish Sportfishing
    Tuna Fish SportfishingCoco, Guanacaste
    Two adult anglers pose beside a large billfish, likely a sailfish or marlin, alongside a deep-sea fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Sailfish
    Melenie Z.
    Melenie Z.
    Kapetan i posada su bili prijatni i ljubazni. Izašli smo dva puta, ribolov je bio spor… ulovili smo po jednog jedriličara svaki dan. Muž je ulovio malog Mahija. Podigli smo još nekoliko jedriličara. Sve u svemu, bilo je odlično iskustvo. Kada bih mogla da promenim svoje iskustvo sa ribolovom u aprilu, rezervisala bih samo pola dana umesto celog dana, jer smo ribu lovili samo ujutru kada je more bilo mirnije. Ali sve u svemu, naši izlasci su bili dobri i ribolov je ribolov 😊
  • Tuna Fish Sportfishing
    Tuna Fish SportfishingCoco, Guanacaste
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Lingcod while fishing on a sunny day at sea.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Common Ling
    Richard D.
    Richard D.
    Drugi dan sa ovim momcima i moram da kazem - nisu razočarali! Vreme je bilo potpuno drugačije nego prvog dana na našem obalnom izlazu. Danas smo ciljali MARLINA! I kapetan Al je to ostvario! Zakačili smo crnog marlina od otprilike 400+ funti, nažalost, nakon oko sat vremena borbe, skinuo se sa udice :( .. ali je to definitivno bilo nezaboravno iskustvo! Zatim smo nastavili i ulovili gomilu Grupera i retko viđenog Congrija (ako sam ispravno napisao lol). Proveli smo sjajan dan, puno zabave i definitivno bih preporučio ove momke!!!!
  • Tuna Fish Sportfishing
    Tuna Fish SportfishingCoco, Guanacaste
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Common Ling
    We departed from Riu Guanacaste on a full day inshore fishing trip. We did bottom fishing and caught some grouper, red snapper and bonitos.
  • Tuna Fish Sportfishing
    Tuna Fish SportfishingCoco, Guanacaste
    A thrilling moment captured while fishing offshore, showcasing a shark swimming near the boat, with fishing rods ready for action.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Mark C.
    Mark C.
  • Tuna Fish Sportfishing
    Tuna Fish SportfishingCoco, Guanacaste
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catches of Bonito while fishing on a sportfishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Scott M.
    Scott M.
    Ribolov nije bio naročito uspešan, ali to nije bila njihova greška. Potrudili su se više nego što se od njih očekivalo da nas dovedu do ulova. Igra rečima nameravana.
  • Tuna Fish Sportfishing
    Tuna Fish SportfishingCoco, Guanacaste
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of large Amberjack while fishing offshore, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    David B.
    David B.
    Lepo smo se proveli na brodu Tuna Fish. Kapetan Nelson i Adelso su odlicni domacini. Pokupili su nas sa plaze ispred hotela Secrets Papagayo tacno na vreme, kako je i dogovoreno. Komunikacija putem FishingBooker-a je bila jednostavna i jasna. Na brodu je bio rashladni sanduk sa puno pica i sirokim izborom. Grickalice i sveze voce su bile pravi pogodak i bile su ukljucene u nase putovanje od 6 sati. Ulovili smo ono sto je u tom trenutku grickalo. Nema prigovora. Komunikacija na brodu je dobra. Ponovo bih rezervisao izlet sa ovom ekipom.
  • Tuna Fish Sportfishing
    Tuna Fish SportfishingCoco, Guanacaste
    An angler proudly displaying a freshly caught fish while out on the open sea, showcasing a sunny day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Grouper
    Today was Mr Jeff 's first full day of two. We leaved from Playa Hermosa. Fishing was slow offshore, we caught some grouper inshore to bring Home.
  • Tuna Fish Sportfishing
    Tuna Fish SportfishingCoco, Guanacaste
    Group of adult anglers relaxing aboard a fishing boat underway, with a fighting chair, rods, and open ocean visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sailfish
    Mike G.
    Mike G.
    Imao sam prethodno iskustvo sa ovim brodom i dogovorio se da ponovo idem sa njima ove godine zbog usluge koju smo dobili. Kapetan i mornar na palubi bili su prijateljski nastrojeni i profesionalni. Trudili su se da svi uhvate ribe s kljunom, što smo i uspeli. Bilo je veoma prijatno izlaženje. Potraziću ih ponovo na svom sledećem putovanju u Kostariku.

Šta se peca sa Tuna Fish Sportfishing u Coco

Cubera Snapper i Yellowfin Tuna se i dalje lako love i ne zaboravite glavnu zvezdu predstave - Roosterfish. Gde god da krenete, čeka vas uzbudljiv ribolov sa posebnim nagradama!

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Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a boat in open waters.

Inshore Fishing in Papagayo Costa Rica

feb 24, 2026 • Coco
We departed from Riu Guanacaste on a full day inshore fishing trip. We did bottom fishing and caught some grouper, red snapper and bonitos.
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An angler proudly displaying a freshly caught fish while out on the open sea, showcasing a sunny day of fishing.

Full day trip - Inshore fishing

mar 31, 2024 • Coco
Today was Mr Jeff 's first full day of two. We leaved from Playa Hermosa. Fishing was slow offshore, we caught some grouper inshore to bring Home.
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Two adult anglers display a large sailfish with its distinctive dorsal sail aboard a sportfishing boat on open blue water.

Sailfish fishing in Papagayo Costa Rica

jan 28, 2016 • Coco
Full fishing charter from RIU Guanacaste on board the Tuna Fish boat, we caught and released 2 sailfish and some bonitos. Get on board today with us!!
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Two anglers handle a large billfish alongside a sportfishing boat during an active offshore fishing encounter.

Papagayo marlin fishing in a full day!

feb 22, 2015 • Coco
We went out from Occidental Grand Papagayo resort located in Playa Panamá, Costa Rica. This resort is one of the top fishing resorts in the Gulf of Papagayo, where you can book a fishing charter like today! Captain Nelson Mendez took them into the gulf of Papagayo looking for billfish, after several hours trolling with a 30lbs rod, ballyhoo bait and lures, we caught and release a blue marlin around 280 lbs and fighting for 1 hour.
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Three adult anglers proudly display a large mahi-mahi aboard a sport-fishing boat in open ocean waters.

4 Sailfish in a Full day of fishing

dec 2, 2014 • Coco
Our friends from Flamingo beach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, booked the Tuna Fish vessel for a full day charter looking for billfish and some dorado. Weather conditions were amazing, blue and clear waters, sunny, and moderate winds. Captain Nelson took them into the southern Gulf of Papagayo to put some billfish on board. After some hours our lucky guys fought with 4 sailfish for several minutes using a 30 pound reel. We also caught one dorado, perfect for dinner. Captain Nelson is the best skipper in the Gulf of Papagayo he will do all he can to put some fish on your hands!
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Three adult anglers proudly display a large mahi-mahi on the deck of a sportfishing boat, with open ocean wake in the background.

Deep Fishing from Hyatt Andaz Papagayo

nov 27, 2014 • Coco
Our full fishing departure from Andaz Hyatt Papagayo with 2 lucky clients to the Gulf of Papagayo. Our fishing day started at 7:30 a.m, we pick up our clients from the beach of the Andaz Papagayo Resort. Clients were happy to be fishing in Costa Rica, our Captain Nelson Méndez and two mates working hard to worth every penny for them. We hook up 5 dorado or mahi mahi as some people call it. There are several species of tropical fish that you could catch and bring back for your dinner. The Gulf of Papagayo is perfect for in shore and offshore fishing practice, is you stay around you need to book a charter and enjoy Papagayo Fishing. If you have lucky you will see dolphins, whales and turtles!
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