Fishing Costa Rica Tours

Sportfishing yacht offshore in Costa Rica
Private sportfishing · Pacific coast

Fishing Costa Rica Tours

Private fishing charters in Jacó, Los Sueños, Quepos, Golfito, Flamingo and Tamarindo. Over 35 boats, local captains, and one team to help you pick the right one.

  • 6 destinations
  • 35+ private boats
  • Inshore and offshore
  • Fast replies on WhatsApp
6Pacific destinations
35+boats, 26–60 ft
Year-roundbillfish season
Privatecharters only
Why fish with us

One message, the right boat

Costa Rica has hundreds of charter boats, and they are not all the same. We work with a short list of captains in each destination and know which boats suit families, which are best for billfish, and which can take a big group.

Tell us where you are staying, your dates and what you want to catch. We check availability for you and send back clear options, so you do not have to message ten captains yourself.

Boats checked by us
Help in English
Hotel pickup in most areas
Billfish always released
Ohanal 58 foot yacht in Costa Rica
Compare destinations

Which destination suits you?

A quick side-by-side to help you choose.

DestinationBest forBoatsNearest airport
JacóShort trips from San José, families, groups13, 28–58 ftSJO, about 1.5 h
Los SueñosBillfish in comfort, A/C yachts8, 36–52 ftSJO, about 1.5 h
QueposSailfish numbers, Manuel Antonio stays8, 30–60 ftSJO, about 3 h, or Quepos airstrip
GolfitoRemote fishing, FADs, overnight tripsCazador 37, plus multi-day tripsGolfito airstrip
FlamingoMarlin, Catalina Islands roosterfish3, 26–43 ftLIR, about 1 h
TamarindoBeach vacations, half-day trips3, 27–38 ftLIR, about 1 h
Trip styles

Inshore or offshore?

Every destination offers both. Here is the difference.

Half or full day

Inshore

Stay near the coast and fish reefs, islands and rocky points for roosterfish, snapper, jacks and grouper. Calmer water and a great choice for kids and beginners.

Plan an inshore trip
Full day

Offshore

Head out to the deep blue water for sailfish, marlin, dorado and yellowfin tuna. Longer runs, bigger fish and the best chance at a billfish release.

Plan an offshore trip
Seasons

Fishing in Costa Rica through the year

Dec – Apr

Central & South Pacific

Peak sailfish in Quepos, Jacó and Los Sueños.

May – Sep

North Pacific

Marlin and sailfish off Flamingo and Tamarindo.

May – Oct

All coasts

Dorado and yellowfin tuna build offshore.

All year

Inshore

Roosterfish and snapper every month.

FAQ

Fishing in Costa Rica: quick answers

Which destination is best for a first trip?

Jacó or Quepos. Both have many boats, easy half-day trips and are simple to reach from San José.

Are all your charters private?

Yes. You book the whole boat for your group, so the trip is planned around you.

Do I need a fishing license?

Yes, every angler on board needs a Costa Rican fishing license. It is quick to buy online, and we can help.

What is included?

Captain and mate, rods, reels, tackle, bait, water and soft drinks are standard. Full days usually include lunch or snacks. Each boat page has the details.

How do I book?

Use the form below or message us on WhatsApp at +506 8888 4723. You can also call toll-free from the USA and Canada at 1-800-986-6980.

Get in touch

Plan your fishing trip

Tell us where and when. We will check boats in that destination and reply on WhatsApp with options.

Fishing trip request

No payment needed. Your request opens in WhatsApp, ready to send.

Please add your name and date.

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Six destinations, one quick message.

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Los Suenos Fishing Charters

Luxury sportfishing yachts at Los Suenos Marina
Los Sueños Marina · Herradura

Los Sueños Fishing Charters

Eight air-conditioned sportfishers, 36 to 52 feet, docked at the most complete marina on the Pacific coast of Central America. These are the boats to book when the goal is marlin, sailfish and tuna with real comfort between bites.

  • A/C cabins on every boat
  • Tournament-grade tackle
  • Marina slip, no beach launch
  • Private charters
8yachts, 36–52 ft
6–10guests per boat
A/Ccabin on board
Marinaeasy boarding
The marina experience

Why anglers pick Los Sueños

Los Sueños hosts some of the best-known billfish tournaments in the region, and the boats based here are set up for that level of fishing: big diesel engines, outriggers, teasers and crews that know how to release a fish cleanly.

You step aboard from a floating dock, there are restaurants and a hotel on site, and you are about 20 minutes from Jacó. For families or groups that want a comfortable day offshore without roughing it, this is the easy answer.

Dock-side boarding
Air-conditioned cabins
Billfish release experts
Restaurants on site

About the marina

Yellowfin tuna caught on a Los Suenos charter
Los Sueños yachts

Eight boats, two sizes

The bigger yachts carry more people and add cabins and showers. The 36–38 footers are fast, comfortable and ideal for up to six.

Showing all 8 boats
Scatterbrain 52 foot Hatteras in Los SuenosFlagship
52 ft Hatteras

Scatterbrain

  • Takes up to 10 guests
  • Three cabins and A/C salon
  • Two heads with showers
  • Cruises near 24 knots
Crush Em 48 foot Ocean Yacht
48 ft Ocean Yacht

Crush Em'

  • Takes up to 8 guests
  • Twin 550 HP Cummins
  • Air-conditioned salon and cabins
  • Two full bathrooms
Ambition 47 foot Cabo sportfisherTournament
47 ft Cabo

Ambition

  • Takes up to 8 guests
  • Twin Caterpillar diesels
  • About 25 knots cruising
  • Rigged like a tournament boat
Sueltalo 2 42 foot Maverick in Los Suenos Marina
42 ft Maverick

Suéltalo 2

  • Takes up to 8 guests
  • Built in Costa Rica
  • Twin Cats, around 25 knots
  • A/C salon, quality tackle
Tres Amigos 38 foot sportfisherFast
38 ft sportfisher

Tres Amigos

  • Fishes up to 6
  • Twin 370 HP Cummins
  • Quick, near 28 knots
  • Cool A/C cabin
Circle Hook 37 foot sportfisher
37 ft sportfisher

Circle Hook

  • Fishes up to 6
  • Twin 385 HP Cummins
  • About 23 knots cruising
  • Air-conditioned cabin
Dream Maker 36 foot sportfisher
36 ft sportfisher

Dream Maker

  • Fishes up to 6
  • Twin 430 HP Cummins
  • Around 24 knots
  • Offshore or inshore plans
Good Day Too 36 foot Hatteras
36 ft Hatteras

Good Day Too

  • Fishes up to 6
  • Classic Hatteras hull
  • About 24 knots
  • A/C cabin for breaks

Want the best yacht for your date?

Tell us when you arrive and how many are fishing. We check which boats are open and send you the options.

Check dates
How you can fish

Pick your style

Most guests come for offshore billfish, but the same boats also fish inshore and the reefs.

Offshore fishing for tuna

Offshore bluewater

A full day 20 to 40 miles out for sailfish, marlin, tuna and dorado. Read more on offshore fishing.

Plan an offshore day
Bottom fishing in Costa Rica

Inshore & bottom

Snapper, grouper and roosterfish around the islands and reefs, a great half day with children. See our fishing packages.

Plan an inshore day
Target species

What bites off Los Sueños

Sailfish

Peak Dec–Apr

Dozens of shots on the best days of the season.

Marlin

Peak Jun–Sep

Blues and blacks offshore, with striped marlin too.

Yellowfin tuna

Best Apr–Nov

Found with dolphins; big fish in the fall.

Mahi-mahi

Peak May–Oct

Bright, fast and excellent on the dinner table.

Good to know

Los Sueños charter FAQ

Is Los Sueños the same as Jacó?

They are neighbors. The Los Sueños resort and marina sit in Herradura Bay, about 15 to 20 minutes north of Jacó. Smaller Jacó boats leave from the same bay, but from the beach rather than the marina. Prefer a smaller boat? See our Jacó charters.

Which yacht is best for a large group?

Scatterbrain (52 ft) takes up to 10 guests. Crush Em', Ambition and Suéltalo 2 each take up to 8. For six or fewer, the 36–38 ft boats are excellent.

Are these boats good for non-anglers?

Yes. Every boat has an air-conditioned cabin where guests can rest out of the sun, and the bigger yachts have showers and full bathrooms.

How far out do you fish?

Offshore days usually run 20 to 40 miles to find the blue water. The captain decides each morning based on reports from the fleet.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The captain makes the safety call. If a trip is cancelled for weather, we work with you to reschedule.

Do you release billfish?

Always. Sailfish and marlin are released in Costa Rica. Tuna, dorado and snapper can be kept within the limits.

Book a yacht

Check a date in Los Sueños

Share your date, group size and the yacht you like. We will confirm availability with the captain and send you the next steps.

Los Sueños request

No payment needed. Your request opens in WhatsApp, ready to send.

Please add your name and date.

Fish from the marina in comfort

Eight yachts, air-conditioned cabins, experienced crews.