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
- Grouper
- Jack crevalle
- Mackerel
Fishing Charters from Samara
Samara is on the Nicoya Peninsula, far south of the gulf. Some boats in our Fleet leave only from here.
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Pick-up from Samara
Samara is a beach town on the Nicoya Peninsula, a long way south of the Gulf of Papagayo. Some boats in the Fleet leave only from Samara. The boat waits about 100 m off the beach there, and a dinghy brings you out to it.
- 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 Samara
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 Samara?
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 Samara?
Send us your dates and how many of you there are. We come back with the boats that fit, and what the day costs.