Costa Rica is a short flight away from major hubs in North America and offers some of the best Inshore and offshore chartered sport fishing locations in the world. It's no wonder it hosts important tournaments such as the Offshore World Championship at the Marina Pez Quepos, and several tournaments out of the Los Sueños Marina, in Herradura, both on the Pacific coast. Recreational fishing is a wonderful experience to share with friends or family, an exciting day out on the water.

For more information be sure to read our blog about the Best Saltwater and Freshwater fishing in Costa Rica.

Inshore Sportfishing

Inshore angling requires only a short run to the fishing grounds and offers great views of the rugged coastline. Expect hard-fighting Roosterfish (catch and release) in the shallow waters, so be prepared for a battle!

• Dorado (Mahi-Mahi)
• Crevalle Jack
• Snapper
• Grouper
• Mackerel and others will complete your catch among the reefs.

This is the ideal outing for anyone, recommended for beginners, and families with children.

Offshore Sportfishing

Fishing enthusiasts will enjoy an outing 25-40 miles off the coast. Deep sea fishing reefs will provide good numbers of

• Wahoo
• Amberjack
• Red Snapper
• Tuna
• Black Marlin and all the Sailfish (catch and release) you can imagine when in season.

If you're lucky, your fishing expedition will be flanked by dolphins, sightings of marine turtles and rays, and awe-inspiring humpback whales.

Charter boats: Fishing charter selections range from 28 ft. vessels to luxury yachts and feature experienced and bilingual crews. 

Marinas: Take off from the Marina Los Sueños in Herradura/Jacó, or the Marina Pez Vela in Quepos/Manuel Antonio.

What to Bring: Sunglasses with retainer cord, suntan lotion, bathing suit, waterproof camera, sandals, and beach towel. If anyone who is a part of your group gets sea-sick, a preventative motion-sickness tablet is the best bet for everyone to have an enjoyable day on the boat.

Tour Includes: Transportation from and to hotel, captain and mate on board, all fishing tackle, diesel, beer, snacks, fruit, water, sodas, bait, and lures.

Noteworthy: Most crews will clean and fillet your catch of the day, and local restaurants will be happy to prepare it for you, for the freshest meal imaginable!

Whether you are an experienced or novice angler, Tucanes Tours will set you up with an ideal fishing outing on the unforgettable waters of the Costa Rican Pacific Ocean.

To learn more about some of the world-class tournaments, head over to our blog page to read about Fishing Tournaments in Quepos Costa Rica.