Costa Rica Inshore Fishing Charter at the Gulf of Papagayo
Book a Costa Rica Inshore Fishing charter 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 fishing in 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 Costa Rica Inshore Fishing Charters
All our Costa Rica inshore 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 are per boat and not per person.
- Check the # of people per boat on the boat info.
- Some boats can take extra persons for $100 pp
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!