Tamarindo Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Tamarindo Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Best Deep Sea Fishing Charters in Tamarindo
Best Deep Sea Fishing Charters in Tamarindo
Tamarindo: 61 fishing charters available
Tamarindo
• 31 ft
•
4 persons
Instant Confirmation
Tamarindo
• 38 ft
•
7 persons
Instant Confirmation
Tamarindo
• 35 ft
•
7 persons
Instant Confirmation
Tamarindo
• 23 ft
•
3 persons
Instant Confirmation
Tamarindo
• 35 ft
•
6 persons
Instant Confirmation
Tamarindo
• 27 ft
•
4 persons
Instant Confirmation
Tamarindo
• 30 ft
•
5 persons
Instant Confirmation
Tamarindo
• 32 ft
•
5 persons
Deep Sea Fishing in Tamarindo
Deep Sea Fishing in Tamarindo
Tamarindo Deep Sea Fishing has it all: Awesome boats, reasonable prices, and more big game pelagic species than you can shake a rod at. The deep waters offshore are home to a year-round population of Blue, Black, and Striped Marlin, as well as Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and Yellowfin Tuna. Things do change throughout the year, though, and when you visit can make a huge difference to your fishing experience.
What to Expect from a Deep Sea Fishing Trip
No matter when you visit Tamarindo, you will always be able to enjoy some awesome fishing. The difference will be not in what you target on your trip, but in where you will do it. This is definitely something to consider when deciding how long you will stay out for.
Summer
The spring and summer months of April through August are generally considered the best time to fish out of Tamarindo. This is because you can target Sailfish and Marlin within half an hour of boarding the boat. The town faces right onto the deep, sloping edge of the continental shelf and you can be fishing in 100 fathoms of water in less time than it takes to rig your rods - even the 1000 fathom line is reachable on a half day trip! To make things even better, this is actually low tourist season, so you can pick up a discounted “green season” half or ¾ day trip and still get plenty of action offshore.
Winter
Deep sea fishing in Tamarindo is very different in the winter. The rain dies down and the sun still shines, making it perfect for surfers and beach lovers but offshore the northerly trade winds make those nearby fishing grounds too unpredictable. You can risk the deep waters just off the coat but if the winds pick up you will be forced to fish inshore. To avoid this, most charters head south, round the head of the Nicoya Peninsula. This can involve 30+ miles of travel, so half days are out of the question, but on full days you will be rewarded with massive hits from the huge range of pelagic fish which call the area home.
What fishing techniques will I use?
The most common way of targeting billfish and other big game species in Tamarindo is trolling. Almost all the town’s sportfishing boats sport outriggers, and you will usually find your boat dragging along a wide spread of mixed live and artificial bait. The go-to live bait is Ballyhoo, combined with long-skirted daisy chains to add in plenty of movement and color. Tuna tubes are another common sight aboard Tamarindo deep sea fishing boats. There are plenty of Bonito and Skipjack found offshore, and nothing draws in massive Marlin like the offer of free sashimi!
How much will it cost?
Another great thing about fishing out of Tamarindo is that it won't cost as much as you might think. Let Jaco boast about its fancy harbor, Tamarindo gets the last laugh when you look at the trip prices. Half day trips cost around $750 for a 30ish-foot sportfishing boat, and even the luxury cruisers max out just over the $1000 mark. If you’re fishing in high season and want a full day trip, you will obviously be paying a bit more to match the increased fuel costs. Even so, you won’t have to spend more than $1250 for entry-level flybridges and the top-of-the-line cruisers shouldn’t be more than $1600. FishingBooker top tip: Look out for discounted Green Season ¾ days if you’re around in the summer. These can cost as little as $1000 and give you as much fishing time as a full day would out of most places in the States.
Tamarindo
4.5
/
5
Based on 26,563 reviews by FishingBooker anglers
What anglers said about Deep Sea Fishing in Tamarindo
What anglers said about Deep Sea Fishing in Tamarindo
Be sure to ask your captain what is biting before booking. Donโt 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.
5.0
/
5
Be sure to ask your captain what is biting before booking. Donโt 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.
Jefferson P.
Nevisdale, KY
Expect the unexpected. We had high winds but the morning was fine, I expected rain, but had none.
5.0
/
5
Expect the unexpected. We had high winds but the morning was fine, I expected rain, but had none.
George D.
Heredia, Heredia Province
Wonderful experience, probably the best charter fishing experience I have had.
5.0
/
5
Wonderful experience, probably the best charter fishing experience I have had.
Christopher F.
Pensacola, FL
May want to go when the water is not so warm. We did end up catching several skip jack.
4.7
/
5
May want to go when the water is not so warm. We did end up catching several skip jack.
Keith H.
Canyon Lake, TX
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!
5.0
/
5
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!
Jacob O.
Rockford, WA
Go game fishing. Full day out wide and if you have time, a half day closer to shore:
4.7
/
5
Go game fishing. Full day out wide and if you have time, a half day closer to shore:
Andrew B.
Montgomery, MA
We were told this March was very unusual with the rain they were getting but it helped that was not so windy. Looks for a good weather and a company with positive reviews
5.0
/
5
We were told this March was very unusual with the rain they were getting but it helped that was not so windy. Looks for a good weather and a company with positive reviews
James M.
United States
Crew provided enough food and drinks for everyone. It is very hot in March recommend lots of Sun protection. Long sleeves shirts and head wear also lots of sunscreen lotion.
5.0
/
5
Crew provided enough food and drinks for everyone. It is very hot in March recommend lots of Sun protection. Long sleeves shirts and head wear also lots of sunscreen lotion.
Jesus V.
Fort Worth, Texas
Carefully select the boat and captain. Most of te boats at Tamarindo do not have a toilet, an AC cabin
4.3
/
5
Carefully select the boat and captain. Most of te boats at Tamarindo do not have a toilet, an AC cabin
Douglas M.
Pittsburgh, PA
Seek out Capt. Randy and the Talking Fish boat. He is an expert in the Tamarindo waters.
5.0
/
5
Seek out Capt. Randy and the Talking Fish boat. He is an expert in the Tamarindo waters.
David C.
Cincinnati, OH
No frills, your out there to fish. Must take camera that takes videos or take a go pro.
4.7
/
5
No frills, your out there to fish. Must take camera that takes videos or take a go pro.
Randall F.
Cartago, C
Bring a hard sided cooler so you can get your catch home. They fillet it right in the boat.
5.0
/
5
Bring a hard sided cooler so you can get your catch home. They fillet it right in the boat.
Chera G.
Costa Rica
Enjoy the company of a local expert. The weather and scenery won't disappoint.
4.3
/
5
Enjoy the company of a local expert. The weather and scenery won't disappoint.
Mike B.
Ottawa, Ontario
Always somthing to catch! We were here in March and had to come back not even a year later. Love the fishing, love the people. Piura Vida!
5.0
/
5
Always somthing to catch! We were here in March and had to come back not even a year later. Love the fishing, love the people. Piura Vida!
Casey K.
United States
Do it. Great experience. We have fished Hawaii and Mexico. This is better.
5.0
/
5
Do it. Great experience. We have fished Hawaii and Mexico. This is better.
Larry M.
San Josรฉ, SJ
Do a little homework and realize the trophy fish to catch here are roosterfush and cuberra snapper
5.0
/
5
Do a little homework and realize the trophy fish to catch here are roosterfush and cuberra snapper
Charles R.
Arlington, VA