Inshore Fishing Charter in Papagayo
Book an Inshore Fishing charter to Costa Rica for your next fishing vacation and join a fishing trip with Tuna Fish Sportfishing. The day will be spent with our experienced captains, who have over 3 decades of fishing in this area – it’s safe to say they know the area intimately and will take you to the best spots to catch fish on a Papagayo offshore fishing charter or inshore fishing charter as well.
Half-day inshore fishing charters are for those who want to enjoy the amazing Guanacaste, Costa Rica coastline. We take you fishing in the worldwide recognized Gulf of Papagayo where we target Mahi Mahi, roosterfish, bonitos, red snapper, jacks, amberjack, grouper, and much more. Our inshore fishing charters have a duration time of 4 hours from 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Tuna Fish Sportfishing’s goals are to make trips child friendly and enjoyable to all anglers on board, whether it’s your first fishing trip or your hundredth. For that reason, our boats and crew are the best options for you!
Take your family and friends to fish and enjoy Costa Rica from another angle. We provide beach boat pick-up from any resort around the Gulf of Papagayo.
What are you waiting for, Costa Rica awaits you!!
Targeted species in Papagayo

Dorados also known as Mahi Mahi, are caught almost year-round; however, there are more catches in the rainy season, between May through October. We catch them because they congregate on weed lines when fishing both inshore and offshore.

Roosterfish are caught year-round as they do not migrate. In the dry season (from December until early May) you can expect to catch an 80lbs roosterfish. However, in the rainy season (from late May until November) you can expect to catch more, but their average size can be 40lbs roosterfish.

Red Snapper

Jack Crevalle

Bonito

Spanish Mackerel

Amberjack

Grouper
About Inshore Fishing Charters
All Fishing trips include professional bilingual captains and mates (On boats), Top of line Fishing equipment, and Full electronics on board.
Additional information:
- All fishing charter departs at 7:30 AM, but we can do it earlier under the client’s request!
- Charter duration: 4 hours (7:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.).
- Rates per boat and not per person.
- Check the # of people per boat on the boat info.
- Extra person $100
Charters include Ballyhoo or live bait when possible, fishing equipment, snacks, bottled water, ice bags, fresh fruits, soft drinks, local beer, juice, Catch cleaning & filleting, and lunch on full-day charters.
When to book?
Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during the holidays seasons!
Types of fishing
- Inshore Fishing: We fish about 10 miles from the coast on the half-day trip looking for Mahi-mahi, roosterfish, amberjack, and more. We can do some bottom fishing looking for red snapper and grouper.
Cancellation Policy
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
Please read more about our Terms and Conditions
Payment
Some boats need a full payment. Others 50% or 20% deposit online, and pay the rest to the captain.
The remaining balance must pay using cash to avoid taxes and fees. When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% + 13% TAX charge will apply.
FAQs about Tuna Fish Sportfishing
Which amenities are available onboard with Tuna Fish Sportfishing?
When you book a trip with Tuna Fish Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Multimedia System
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Tuna Fish Sportfishing?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks
- Drinks
- First Mate
What fishing techniques does Tuna Fish Sportfishing offer?
Tuna Fish Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
Do you guarantee we catch fish on our fishing charter?
There are no guarantees in fishing. However, we can guarantee you will get the best effort out of us including the top-notch captain, mate, best gear, electronics, etc.
Do i need transportation from our resort?
If you already have your fishing charter reservation with us, you don’t need to drive to us! Tuna Fish Sportfishing can pick you up at the beach from your resort, so, if you are staying at a private village or hotel, we will coordinate with you the pickup time by boat at the nearest beach to you when it is possible.
Inshore Fishing Boats

Tuna Fish - 30ft Phoenix
Prices for up to 5 people
Full day: $1000 (Offshore/Inshore)
3/4 day: $900 (Offshore/Inshore)
half day: $775 (Inshore)

La Pola - 26ft Mako
Prices for up to 3 people
Full day: $650 (Inshore)
3/4 day: $600 (Inshore)
half day: $550 (Inshore)

Hot Roosterfish - 30ft Custom
Prices for up to 4 people
Full day: $800 (Inshore)
3/4 day: $650 (Inshore)
half day: $550 (Inshore)

Sea Snake - 27ft Phoenix
Prices for up to 4 people
Full day: $800 (Inshore)
3/4 day: $650 (Inshore)
half day: $550 (Inshore)

Magellan - 32ft Palma Beach
Prices for up to 5 people
Full day: $1100 (Offshore/Inshore)
half day: $850 (Inshore)

Chorotega - 32ft Caroline
Prices for up to 6 people
Full day: $1225 (Offshore/Inshore)
3/4 day: $1050 (Offshore/Inshore)
half day: $900 (Inshore)

Freedom II - 32ft Rampage
Prices for up to 5 people
Full day: $1350 (Offshore/Inshore)
3/4 day: $1050 (Offshore/Inshore)
half day: $1000 (Inshore)

American Dream - 35ft Bertram
Prices for up to 5 people
Full day: $1650 (Offshore/Inshore)
3/4 day: $1400 (Offshore/Inshore)
half day: $1100 (Inshore)

Victory III - 35ft Express Cabo
Prices for up to 7 people
Full day: $1850 (Offshore/Inshore)
3/4 day: $1700 (Offshore/Inshore)
half day: $1450 (Inshore)

El Jefe Too - 35ft Pursuit 3400
Prices for up to 8 people
Full day: $2050 (Offshore/Inshore)
3/4 day: $1925 (Offshore/Inshore)
half day: $1750 (Inshore)
PLUS 13% TAX

El Jefe - 38ft Islander Express
Prices for up to 8 people
Full day: $2250 (Offshore/Inshore)
3/4 day: $2075 (Offshore/Inshore)
half day: $1950 (Inshore)
PLUS 13% TAX

Sea Cloud - 40ft
Prices for up to 10 people
Full day: $2850 (Offshore/Inshore)
half day: $2000 (Inshore)

Mamacita Rica - 48ft Ocean
Prices for up to 8 people
Full day: $2850 (Offshore/Inshore)
3/4 day: $2450 (Offshore/Inshore)
half day: $1900 (Inshore)

All In - 48ft Ocean Yachts
Prices for up to 10 people
Full day: $2900 (Offshore/Inshore)
3/4 day: $2800 (Offshore/Inshore)
half day: $2700 (Inshore)

Sicario - 50ft Jarrett Bay Custom Carolina
Prices for up to 8 people
Full day: $3000 (Offshore/Inshore)
3/4 day: $2900 (Offshore/Inshore)
half day: $2800 (Inshore)
PLUS 13% TAX
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