About Tuna Fish Sportfishing

Tuna Fish Sportfishing is the leading Costa Rican provider of charter services for anglers and hobbyists visiting one of the most popular fishing destinations on the globe.

Widely renowned as one of Central America’s finest sportfishing regions, Costa Rica boasts more than 80 IGFA world records and is dubbed the “Angler’s paradise” by locals and tourists alike. The gorgeous Gulf of Papagayo is the destination of choice for innumerable fishermen and is crowded with boats and ships year round.

To ensure our customers can safely, comfortably, and conveniently navigate the grand fishing grounds of Costa Rica, Tuna Fish Sportfishing offers its services to seasoned anglers, newcomers, and anyone seeking a pleasurable fishing experience.

We specialize in Costa Rica fishing tours, offering comprehensive packages to customers looking to enjoy quality fishing time in the Gulf of Papagayo.

We select the top Papagayo fishing boats with experienced captains and crew in the area to guarantee an excellent, safe, memorable Papagayo sportfishing experience. If you are a professional, beginner, or just adventurous in sport fishing, all are welcome on board to enjoy the fishing adventure of your lifetime at the Gulf of Papagayo.

Tuna Fish Sportfishing tours offered by Costa Rica’s leading fishing charter provider include an extensive range of baits and tackles, rods, reels, snacks, and more. Various utility services are also provided, including but not limited to beach pick-up from the chosen resort, ample cooler space, and catch cleaning & filleting.

Cubera Snapper Papagayo

Cubera Snapper Papagayo

Our Papagayo Fishing Charters boasts one of the best-equipped fishing boat fleets in all of Costa Rica. From the hulking Sicario and Mamacita Rica to the nimble Magellan and Sea Snake to the all-rounders such as the Freedom II and American Dream, PFC’s fishing boats are widely recognized for their unrivaled dependability and comfort.

In addition to offering quality fishing boats, Tuna Fish Sportfishing has partnered with a host of Papagayo’s most exclusive resorts and hotels, including Secrets Papagayo, Paradisus Papagayo Bay, Four Seasons Costa Rica, Andaz Hyatt, Dreams las Mareas, Riu Palace, Riu Guanacaste, and more.

Tuna Fish Sportfishing’s network of ship captains and crew enables the company to quickly organize any fishing trip for its clients. Seasoned veterans with decades of experience, the crew manning Tuna Fish Sportfishing ships go above and beyond to ensure the trip is as fun and safe as possible.

Whether it be a half-day Playas del Coco fishing trip or a full tour of Costa Rica’s most popular fishing destinations, Tuna Fish Sportfishing is committed to exceeding all expectations from its clients.

April Senger
April Senger
June 5, 2023
Professional and trust worthy. The fishing guides were right on different kinds of fish. It was a memorable experience for the whole family.
Amanda McGee
Amanda McGee
June 2, 2023
We took the Freedom II boat out for fishing and a BBQ. It was so much more than we expected. We caught black tuna and groupers, but even more amazing was the beach and BBQ. We had a private beach and a home cooked BBQ. These guys made us feel like friends/family. Awesome experience.
Silgian Pérez
Silgian Pérez
April 13, 2023
Encantados y complacidos con el excelente servicio de Don Nelson y Fradián. Recomendados 100% Una linda experiencia, y un tour increíble!!!
betsy johnston
betsy johnston
March 21, 2023
We went fishing with Tuna Boat Sport Fishing in Costa Rica. What an amazing trip we had!!! 5 dorados 2 sailfish which we released and a big delicious Mahi Mahi! Captain Jose and 1st mate Romario made the trip !! They are amazing and very knowledgeable about the fish. Thank you so much! Also Tunafish Sport Fishing helped us with a taxi for a fun day out in Cocoa Beach. I definitely recommend them!
Julia Breneol
Julia Breneol
February 28, 2023
The Crew was wonderful. Friendly and accommodating. We saw Humpback Whales, turtles, porpoises, dolphins, flying fish on the way out to the fishing grounds! Caught 6 Mahi Mahi and 2 Yellowfin plus had a 10 minute fight with a Marlin but lost that battle :). Lunch and snacks were great plus we got to have a quick swim in a private bay and a tour of the shoreline on the way home. Highly recommend !
tdruba11
tdruba11
February 10, 2023
Booked a full day offshore trip February 6th on the Tuna Fish boat and had an awesome adventure. We caught 7 big bull mahi-mahi and in addition to the fishing we saw humpback whales, numerous giant sea turtles, hundreds of dolphins, and thousands of jumping Devil Rays. The captain and 1st mate were great! We had such a blast that we booked another half day inshore trip 2 days later with them and caught bonitos and a bunch of small red snapper. These guys worked to put us on the fish and it paid off!!!
bgingli51
bgingli51
January 31, 2023
Had a nice fishing trip with Max and Jose. Jose worked very hard continually changing bates to give us the best chance to catch fish. We caught 3 Mahi Mahi and had numerous other hits. We also had a Sailfish hit a bate but lost him. Highlight of the trip was when my 12 year old Grandson had a Marlin on that Jose thought was over 200 pounds. We also saw Whales and numerous Dolphins. Max and Jose recommended taking our catch to the Monkey Bar for they to cook for us which we did. Highly recommend !! Great experience!
Kevin Avilés Reyes
Kevin Avilés Reyes
December 27, 2021
Barco de pesca deportiva si quieres tener una buena experiencia en el mar visita barco Tuna Fish situado en playa Ocotal 100% solo bueno pescador capitán local se lo recomiendo

Capt. Nelson Méndez

Captain Nelson has been fishing the waters off the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica for the past 35 years. Captain Nelson is one of the most respected – and envied – charter captains in the Gulf of Papagayo and Central pacific coast. His easy-going style makes our clients feel relaxed as he introduces them to the world-class angling off the coast of the Gulf of Papagayo.

Captain Nelson is a dedicated captain who places the safety and comfort of our clients above all else. You reap of the benefits of the experience and skills that Captain Nelson has honed over nearly four decades of time on the water.

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