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Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Playas del Coco Fishing Charters

Fishing charters from Playas del Coco, for beginners, families and serious anglers. One contact, and a choice of the boats that leave from Coco.

Coco has no marina, so the boat waits in the bay and a dinghy brings you out. A panga can come right onto the sand.

Some of our boats at Playas del Coco

More of our boats can come here too. Ask us about any of them. Prices are for the whole boat.

  • Rampage sport fishing charter Papagayo Costa Rica

    Rampage

    Rampage 32ft · twin 360hp Cummins

    Offshore · Marlin

    Toilet
    From $1100 / 4hrs
    Capacity Up to 5 people
    Request this boat
  • Lupo II sport fishing charter Papagayo Costa Rica

    Lupo II

    Post Yacht 50ft · twin 550hp Cummins

    Large groups · Corporate charters

    Toilet A/C
    From $2650 / 5hrs
    Capacity Up to 10 people
    Request this boat
  • Guests eating lunch at a table on the sand on a Fishing + Beach BBQ tourTours

    A day on the beaches

    • Beach DaySnorkel, caves and a beach BBQ.
    • Fishing + Beach BBQFish the morning, lunch on the sand.
    See the tours

Pick-up in Coco

Tell us where you are staying in Coco. We agree a spot on the beach and a start time when you book, and the crew meets you there.

Meeting point
On the beach in Coco, at a spot we agree when you book.
Start time
Usually 7:30 a.m. We agree it with you when you book.
By road
About 40 minutes from Liberia airport. Staying inland? We arrange ground transport to the beach.
Three guests wave from the dinghy as a crew member takes them out to the fishing boat

Half day or full day from Coco

4 hours

Close to shore, not far from the bay: roosterfish, snapper and jacks.

6 hours

More of the coast, or a first run out to deep water.

8 hours

A full day in deep water, for sailfish, marlin, dorado and tuna.

Booked before you arrive
One contact, a price agreed before you get to Coco, free pick-up on the beach and a choice of boats. If your plans change, you have someone to call.

Every boat, with its own rates for each length, is on the Fleet page.

Free quote

Get a quote for pickup at Playas del Coco

Rather write it down? Fill in the booking form with your dates and your group. We reply with the boats that can meet you in Coco, and the price.

Playa del Coco fishing, near shore and offshore

An inshore catch near the rocky coast of the Gulf of Papagayo

Inshore

Rocky points and islets a short run from the beach, and a good first day for families.

What you can catch

  • Roosterfish · catch and release
  • Snapper
  • Jack crevalle
  • Amberjack
Inshore charters
Offshore fishing on open water off Guanacaste

Offshore

Blue water out past the coast, for the big game on a full day.

What you can catch

  • Sailfish · catch and release
  • Marlin · catch and release
  • Dorado
  • Yellowfin tuna
  • Wahoo
Offshore charters

What bites changes month by month. See the species page.

Questions

Where does the boat pick me up in Playa del Coco?

On the beach in Coco. We agree the spot and the time when you book, and the crew meets you there.

Does pick-up on the beach in Coco cost extra?

No. Pick-up on the beach in Coco is free. Staying inland and need a ride to the beach? We arrange a driver, and the ride is paid separately.

How far is Playa del Coco from Liberia airport?

About 40 minutes by road.

How long does it take to reach the fishing from Coco?

Not long. The near spots are minutes away, and deep water is about an hour out.

Do all your boats leave from Playa del Coco?

Most of them do. A few leave only from Flamingo, Samara or Garza. Send us your dates, and we come back with the boats that can meet you in Coco.

Is a fishing charter from Coco good for a family?

Yes. A half day stays close to shore. The crew sets everything up and shows you what to do, so children and first-timers are welcome.

What fish can I catch from Playa del Coco?

Close to shore: roosterfish, snapper, jack crevalle and amberjack. Offshore: sailfish, marlin, dorado, yellowfin tuna and wahoo. It changes with the season.

Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Staying in Coco?

Text us your dates and your group. We send you the boats that can meet you in Coco, and the price, before you arrive.

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