La Pola
Mako 24ft · single 225hp Yamaha
Inshore fishing · Roosterfish
From
$500 / 4hrs
Capacity
Fishing Charters from Playa El Jobo
El Jobo is a sheltered bay in the far north of Guanacaste. A dinghy takes you out to the boat.
Some of our boats at Playa El Jobo
More of our boats can come here too. Ask us about any of them. Prices are for the whole boat.
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Marlin Rayado
Custom Panga 30ft · 200hp Yamaha
Inshore fishing · Versatile
Request this boatFrom $750 / 4hrsCapacityLuhrs 34ft
Luhrs 34ft · twin engines
Serious offshore · Marlin
Request this boatFrom $1700 / 4hrsCapacityA day on the beaches
- Beach DaySnorkel, caves and a beach BBQ.
- Fishing + Beach BBQFish the morning, lunch on the sand.
Pick-up from Playa El Jobo
Playa El Jobo is a sheltered bay in the far north of Guanacaste, near the Nicaraguan border. The boat waits about 100 m off the beach at El Jobo, and a dinghy brings you out to it. No taxi and no marina transfer.
- Start time
- Boats typically leave at 7:30 a.m., but the start time is flexible.
- By road
- Where a boat cannot reach you, we arrange ground transport to it.
Choose your trip length
4 hours
A half day. Enough for the inshore water: roosterfish, snapper and the rocky points.
6 hours
More range. A longer inshore day, or a run out to the offshore grounds.
8 hours
The full day offshore, for sailfish, marlin, dorado and tuna.
Every boat, with its own rates for each length, is on the Fleet page.
Inshore and offshore from Playa El Jobo
Inshore
Close to the coast, along the rocky points and reefs. Calmer water, and a good first day.
What you can catch
- Roosterfish · catch and release
- Snapper
- Amberjack
- Grouper
- Jack crevalle
- Mackerel
Offshore
Out past the coast to deep water, for the big game.
What you can catch
- Sailfish · catch and release
- Marlin · catch and release
- Dorado
- Yellowfin tuna
- Wahoo
What bites changes month by month. See the species page.
Questions
Where do you pick me up at Playa El Jobo?
The boat waits about 100 m off the beach, and a dinghy brings you out to it. Where a boat cannot reach you, we arrange ground transport to it.
What time do trips start?
Boats typically leave at 7:30 a.m., but the start time is flexible. We agree it with you when you book.
How long are the trips?
You can book 4, 6 or 8 hours. A shorter trip suits the inshore water; the full day is for offshore.
Can I fish inshore and offshore?
Yes. Inshore stays near the coast and the rocky points. Offshore runs out to deep water for billfish, dorado and tuna.
Do I need fishing experience?
No. The captain and crew set everything up and show you what to do, so beginners and families are welcome.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Costa Rica requires one by law for every angler. It is not part of the charter price. You buy it before the trip, online from INCOPESCA. Feel free to ask, we can provide guidance. Apply for the license
How do I book?
Call or text us with your dates, how many of you there are, and where you are staying.
Staying at Playa El Jobo?
Send us your dates and how many of you there are. We come back with the boats that fit, and what the day costs.