Fish Costa Rica’s Central Pacific from Marina Pez Vela for sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna and mahi-mahi offshore, or roosterfish, snapper and snook closer to the coast.
Quepos combines a modern sportfishing marina with access to productive offshore water and coastal structure. That makes it easy to build a trip around the species your group most wants to target.
It is also convenient for visitors staying in Quepos, Manuel Antonio and the surrounding Central Pacific area.
Both are excellent options, but they target very different water and species.
For anglers focused on sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna and mahi-mahi, a full-day offshore trip gives the captain the range and time to search productive water.
Stay closer to the coast and target hard-fighting species around rocky points, reefs and nearshore structure.
Compare current full-day charter options listed on our Quepos page. Contact us to confirm availability for your dates.
Send us your dates, group size and fishing goals. We’ll narrow down the best boats and confirm availability.
Quepos offers year-round fishing, but individual species have stronger periods. Use this as a general trip-planning guide.
| Species | Jan–Mar | Apr–Jun | Jul–Sep | Oct–Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sailfish | Peak | Good | Fair | Good |
| Marlin | Good | Good | Good | Strong |
| Yellowfin Tuna | Good | Good | Strong | Strong |
| Mahi-Mahi | Good | Good | Strong | Strong |
| Roosterfish | Good | Good | Strong | Good |
| Snapper | Strong | Strong | Good | Good |
| Snook | Fair | Good | Strong | Strong |
Quepos is particularly well known for Pacific billfish and mixed pelagic action. A full-day charter gives the crew enough time to search current edges, bait, birds and productive blue water.
Inshore trips stay closer to the coastline and focus on rocky points, reef edges and other structure. They are a strong choice for anglers who prefer less running time or want to target Costa Rica’s iconic coastal gamefish.
A visual look at the offshore and inshore fishing experiences available from Costa Rica’s Central Pacific.
Exact inclusions vary by boat, but these are the standard essentials to expect on most private charters.
Tell us when you will be in Quepos or Manuel Antonio.
Tell us offshore, inshore or the species you most want to target.
We’ll narrow down suitable Marina Pez Vela charters for your group.
Choose the boat that fits your group, budget and fishing goals.
Offshore targets include sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi and wahoo. Inshore trips may target roosterfish, snapper, snook, jacks and other coastal species.
Most private sportfishing charters depart from Marina Pez Vela in Quepos.
A full day is recommended for offshore fishing because the captain needs more range and time to locate productive blue water. Half-day trips can work well for many inshore fishing plans.
December through April is the primary Central Pacific sailfish period, with January through April particularly popular in Quepos.
Yes. Tell us the ages, experience level and comfort needs of your group and we can recommend a suitable boat and trip length.
Appropriate edible species such as tuna, mahi-mahi and snapper can generally be cleaned and filleted when kept under current regulations and the captain’s guidance. Billfish are released.
Send us where you are staying, your group size and what you want to catch. We’ll narrow down the best available private charters from Marina Pez Vela.
