Isla Damas Mangrove Fishing Charter
Fish the dense mangrove channels of Isla Damas for snook, snapper and grouper, just 20 minutes from Manuel Antonio.
* Rack rates before Costa Rica's 13% VAT. Includes hotel pickup & certified bilingual guide. Price is per boat, up to 4 anglers. Book now, pay later.
The experience
Visit dense fishing spots in the mangroves of Isla Damas and try various techniques like trolling, spinning and bottom fishing, plus traditional Costa Rican handheld methods. Damas Island is about a 20-minute drive from Manuel Antonio with an easily accessible dock that suits all kinds of anglers.
Once aboard you head into the mangroves after red and black snapper, Pacific snook, mangrove grouper, sea bass, jacks and the occasional small barracuda. Your guide recommends the right technique based on tides, weather and water visibility.
Because some spots are so dense, traditional handheld fishing with "el yoyo" or "el bolillo" is highly recommended. These methods let you work the tight channels where the bigger fish hold, and the guide will show you how.
Highlights
- Productive mangrove fishing just 20 minutes from Manuel Antonio
- Target species incl. snook, snapper, grouper, sea bass and jacks
- Trolling, spinning, bottom fishing and live bait
- Traditional handheld techniques like el yoyo and el bolillo
- Boats with light, medium and heavy tackle, canopy and comfortable seats
- Bilingual fishing guide who reads the tides
What's included
- Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off in Manuel Antonio
- Private boat for up to 4 anglers
- Bilingual fishing guide
- Bait and fishing tackle
- Snacks and drinks
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Waterproof camera
- Hat or visor
- Mosquito repellent
A typical day
- Hotel pickup in Manuel Antonio or Quepos
- Short drive to the Isla Damas dock
- Board your private boat and head into the mangroves
- Fish multiple spots, switching technique with the tides
- Return to the dock and transfer back to your hotel
Departures & pickup
- Departs from the Manuel Antonio and Quepos area, about 6 hours.
- Start time depends on the tides, confirmed when you book.
- From $775 per boat for up to 4 anglers.
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Frequently asked questions
Up to 4 anglers, and the price is per boat rather than per person.
Snook, snapper, grouper, sea bass, jacks and occasionally small barracuda.
No, the guide sets you up and the mangroves suit all levels, though it is rated advanced for the techniques used.
It depends on the tides, so we confirm your start time when you book.
Yes, bait and light, medium and heavy tackle are all included.
Yes, round-trip pickup in the Manuel Antonio and Quepos area.
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Free hotel pickup, certified bilingual guides, book now and pay later.
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