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Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Fishing Charters from Tamarindo

Tamarindo is a surf town, and a dinghy takes you out to the boat from its beach.

Some of our boats at Tamarindo

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

  • La Pola sport fishing charter Papagayo Costa Rica

    La Pola

    Mako 24ft · single 225hp Yamaha

    Inshore fishing · Roosterfish

    Toilet
    From $500 / 4hrs
    Capacity Up to 3 people
    Request this 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 from Tamarindo

Tamarindo is the surf town south of Playa Conchal. The boat waits about 100 m off the beach at Tamarindo, and a dinghy brings you out to it. The bay is inside Las Baulas, a marine park where leatherback turtles nest: boats pass through it on the way out and do not fish there. 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.
Our passenger van for ground transport, parked by the sea in Guanacaste

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 Tamarindo

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

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
Inshore charters
Offshore fishing on open water off Guanacaste

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
Offshore charters

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

Questions

Where do you pick me up at Tamarindo?

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.

Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Staying at Tamarindo?

Send us your dates and how many of you there are. We come back with the boats that fit, and what the day costs.

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