Tuna Fish Sportfishing

Papagayo Charters invites you to join them on Costa Rican angling adventures and experience the best of what the waters of Playa de Ocotal have to offer! Captain Nelson is a passionate fisherman and a dedicated captain who will get you on the best catch of your life.

Inshore or offshore trip, half day or full, it is entirely up to you to decide — your captain will take you out and show you some of the hottest fishing grounds around.

More experienced anglers that want the thrill of the chase and are eager to battle big gamefish. Billfish fans would definitely want to book an offshore trip. Pacific Sailfish, Striped or Blue Marlin are the upper crust you’ll be going after, as well as Bull Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Roosterfish that won’t go down without a fight.

Go on an inshore trip when you’re in the mood to admire the gorgeous coastline of Costa Rica and want to hook anything from Amberjack and Red Snapper, to Bonito and Jack Crevalle. Your little ones will have lots of fun on these trips too, so bring them along for a fishing outing to remember.

Your ride for the day is the “Tuna Fish” — a 30’ Phoenix Tournament Yacht made ​​of fiberglass, powered by a 450 HP Cummins engine. The vessel is fully equipped to take up to 5 anglers fishing, built for long-range high-speed runs to get you on the fish fast.

Fishing gear that includes rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures will wait for you on board. Snorkeling equipment is also available upon request, in case it gets too hot from being face to gills with the fish. Bottled water, sodas, and snacks are also provided, as well as lunch on full day trips.

Want your impressive catch cleaned? Capt. Nelson’s first mate will take care of that for you, and help you out throughout the trip, so tipping him at the end of it is encouraged.

Let Papagayo Charters take you on your next fishing trip and you’ll have such a great time, that you’ll always be back for more!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:30 AM
    US $904
    Be an early bird and start your morning with a fishing trip that will keep you on the trail of Amberjack, Bonito, Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Roosterfish, Jack Crevalle, and the list goes on. Whether you come with your family or angler friends, great fun and an even better catch is guaranteed.
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca de Orilla
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
    Equipo Ligero
    Pesca con Arpón
    Troleo
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Needlefish
    Needlefish
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 1:00 PM
    US $904
    Half day inshore fishing is a great pick for those who want to enjoy Costa Rica's landscapes on a 4-hour fishing charter. You will be fishing in the middle of the Gulf of Papagayo where you could catch Mahi Mahi, Roosterfish, Bonito, Red Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Amberjack, and much more. Take your family, friends, or your partner fishing, and enjoy Costa Rica from another angle. Will be worth every penny!
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca de Orilla
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
    Equipo Ligero
    Pesca con Mosca
    Pesca con Arpón
    Troleo
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bonito
    Bonito
  • Viaje Privado
    3/4 Day Fishing - 6 Hrs
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 8:00 AM
    US $990
    Experience a 6-hour trip for offshore or inshore fishing charters at the Gulf of Papagayo. Your captain will take you to try different types of fishing and see the vast variety of local sea life along the Gulf of Papagayo coastline. You can target various species like Sailfish, Marlin, Bull Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna, and many more!
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca de Orilla
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Pesca en Alta Mar
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
    Equipo Ligero
    Pesca con Mosca
    Jigging
    Popping
    Pesca con Arpón
    Troleo
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Rainbow Runner
    Rainbow Runner
  • Viaje Privado
    Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:30 AM
    US $1,113
    The full day trip is the perfect choice when you want to experience going after Billfish such as Striped or Blue Marlin and Pacific Sailfish in the waters of Gulf of Papagayo. Offshore trips usually take place 25-30 miles away from the coast. If you prefer inshore fishery, then you might hook anything from Roosterfish, Amberjack, and Wahoo, just to mention a few.
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca de Orilla
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Pesca en Alta Mar
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Mar Profundo
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
    Equipo Ligero
    Pesca con Mosca
    Jigging
    Popping
    Pesca con Arpón
    Equipo Pesado
    Troleo
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
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FAQs about Tuna Fish Sportfishing

Tuna Fish Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $904 per group - Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $904 per group - Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $990 per group - 3/4 Day Fishing - 6 Hrs (6 hours)
  • US $1,113 per group - Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Tuna Fish Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Baño All boats provide enclosed toilet.
  • Silla de combate
  • GPS
  • Localizador de peces
  • Equipo de snorkel Available upon request for all guests
  • Vivero para la carnada
  • Equipo Multimedia
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes 4 units
  • Nevera para la pesca
  • Radio

Trips booked with Tuna Fish Sportfishing include:
  • Cañas, carretes y equipo
  • Carnada Viva (We need to spend sometime looking for live bait if anglers requested.)
  • Señuelos
  • Limpieza y Fileteado (No. This service is included on the price)
  • Snacks (Fruit, chips)
  • Bebidas (Water, sodas, beers, juice)
  • Marinero (10-20% gratuity)
  • Almuerzo (Full day trip only: sandwich or requested)

Tuna Fish Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca de Orilla
  • Pesca en Alta Mar (Up to 35 miles)

Tuna Fish Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Equipo Pesado
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Troleo
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Pesca con Mosca
  • Pesca de Mar Profundo

Top targeted fish species with Tuna Fish Sportfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Rainbow Runner
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Sobre el Captain

Nelson Mendez
Palma de coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Reportes de Pesca
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Miembro desde Diciembre 2013
Captain Nelson Mendez will be your guide for the fishing trip on the Tuna Fish. He has fished around all Central and North Pacific Coast of Costa Rica looking for big game sportfish including Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Roosterfish, and Mahi Mahi. His ample experience in both inshore and offshore fishing makes him a well-rounded angler able and ready to target any pelagic species in the Gulf of Papagayo. Nelson is in love with every form of fishing — be it sportfishing, inshore or offshore, he truly commits to doing it all. He is simple, responsible, kind, and persistent, all the qualities that make an amazing captain. Nelson started fishing when he was 13 years old, and at the age of 18, he started working as the first mate and hasn't looked back since. Nelson also participated in 3 international fly fishing tournaments, where he made amazing results and won the third place once, and a second place twice.
Our Team
Adelso M.
Captain

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Especies de Interés

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Especificaciones del barco

Phoenix (Sportfishing) construido en 2000. Impulsado por 450HP Cummins motor.

Longitud
30 ft
Capacidad
5 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca de Orilla
Pesca en Alta Mar
Up to 35 miles

Técnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Equipo Pesado
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Troleo
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Pesca con Mosca
Pesca de Mar Profundo

Servicios

Baño
All boats provide enclosed toilet.
Silla de combate
GPS
Localizador de peces
Equipo de snorkel
Available upon request for all guests
Vivero para la carnada

El Viaje Incluye

Cañas, carretes y equipo
Carnada Viva
We need to spend sometime looking for live bait if anglers requested.
Señuelos
Limpieza y Fileteado
No. This service is included on the price
Snacks
Fruit, chips
Bebidas
Water, sodas, beers, juice
Marinero
10-20% gratuity
Almuerzo
Full day trip only: sandwich or requested

Política de Cancelación

Cancelación gratis hasta 7 días antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 7 días antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica después, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrará el 100% del depósito.

Políticas

Opción de traslado después de reservar
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Se permiten niños
No min. age, life jackets supplied
No Fumar
Te quedas con la pesca
Cleaning and filleting included
Se permite captura y liberación
Mandatory for Marlin, Sailfish and Roosterfish

Pago

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitán confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargará a su tarjeta de crédito un depósito del 15% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagará directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes métodos de pago:

Efectivo
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Al pagar el saldo restante con tarjeta de crédito, habrá un cargo adicional del 5%

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Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
4.8 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 10 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Buena experiencia
80%
Capitán amigable
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Recomienda este charter
90%
Apto para niños
60%
Satisfecho con el barco
75%
Atrapé lo que quería
100%
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MIKE G.
Cataldo, ID
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Full day bill fishing trip

VERIFICADO   Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore on Julio 2, 2021
I had previous experience with this boat and arranged to go with them again this year due to the service we received.  The...
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Chis G.
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day on the Water.

VERIFICADO   Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore on Abril 10, 2018
Captain Nelson and his brother were great.  They picked us up on the beach of our resort to start the day.  They were both...
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John C.
Safety Harbor, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Full day with Captain Nelson and Carlos

VERIFICADO   Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore on Julio 14, 2017
It was a real dream of my husband’s to go deep sea fishing in Costa Rica. And this trip more than fulfilled it for him. Capt....
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Albert A.
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day 30'

VERIFICADO   Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore on Abril 28, 2019
Requested thar we target roosters,yellowfin tuna, and a cubberra snapper. Captain got first two done and then we trolled....
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Experiencia:
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Barco
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Tripulación
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5.0 / 5
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January fishing trip

VERIFICADO   Full Day Trip - Inshore or Offshore on Enero 31, 2020
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