Private charters · Marina Pez Vela
Quepos fishing trips and charter prices
Four private trips from Marina Pez Vela: two inshore along the coast, two offshore in the deep blue. One price per boat for up to six anglers, with the captain, gear and food included.
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| Type | Half-Day Inshore | 3/4-Day Inshore | 3/4-Day Offshore | Full-Day Offshore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Inshore | Inshore | Offshore | Offshore |
| Price per boat | $950 | $1,150 | $1,300 | $1,550 |
| Duration | 4–5 hours | 6–7 hours | 6–7 hours | 8–9 hours |
| Departure | 6:00 AM or 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM or 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| Anglers | Up to 6 | Up to 6 | Up to 6 | Up to 6 |
| Targets | Roosterfish, snapper, grouper | Roosterfish, cubera snapper, jack crevalle | Sailfish, marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi | Sailfish, marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo |
| Best for | Families, beginners, short schedules | Roosterfish and more time on the coast | Billfish without a full day at sea | Experienced anglers and bluewater |
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Half-Day Inshore
The half-day inshore charter works the rocky points, river mouths and reefs a short run from Marina Pez Vela. You fish close to shore on lighter tackle, which keeps the pace relaxed and the action steady.
Choose a morning or an afternoon departure. It is the easiest way to try sport fishing in Quepos, and it leaves the rest of the day free for Manuel Antonio.
- Duration
- 4–5 hours
- Departure
- 6:00 AM or 1:00 PM
- Anglers
- Up to 6
- Boat
- Private 31-foot boat
- Fishing zone
- Inshore, nearshore and reef
- Techniques
- Bottom fishing, Light tackle, Jigging, Trolling
Target species
- Roosterfish
- Red snapper
- Bigeye trevally
- Spanish mackerel
- Goliath grouper
- Red grouper
- Bonito
- Tripletail
- Grunt
3/4-Day Inshore
The three-quarter-day inshore charter gives you the hours to work the coastline properly, moving between points and estuaries as the tide and the bite change.
It adds cubera snapper, jack crevalle and black grouper to the inshore list, and it is the best choice if roosterfish are the main goal.
- Duration
- 6–7 hours
- Departure
- 7:00 AM or 1:00 PM
- Anglers
- Up to 6
- Boat
- Private 31-foot boat
- Fishing zone
- Inshore, nearshore and reef
- Techniques
- Bottom fishing, Light tackle, Jigging, Trolling
Target species
- Roosterfish
- Cubera snapper
- Jack crevalle
- Red snapper
- Bigeye trevally
- Spanish mackerel
- Black grouper
- Goliath grouper
- Red grouper
- Bonito
3/4-Day Offshore
The three-quarter-day offshore charter runs beyond the shelf to troll for sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna and mahi-mahi, with a real chance at billfish.
It suits anglers who want offshore species without spending the whole day at sea, and it can also turn up roosterfish, jack crevalle and bonito on the way.
- Duration
- 6–7 hours
- Departure
- 7:00 AM
- Anglers
- Up to 6
- Boat
- Private 31-foot boat
- Fishing zone
- Offshore bluewater
- Techniques
- Trolling
Target species
- Sailfish
- Blue marlin
- Striped marlin
- Yellowfin tuna
- Mahi-mahi
- Wahoo
- Roosterfish
- Jack crevalle
- Bonito
Full-Day Offshore
The full-day offshore charter is the classic bluewater day: enough time to reach the far grounds, stay on the bite and follow the fish where the season takes them.
It is built around sailfish, blue and striped marlin, yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi and wahoo, and it is the strongest choice for experienced anglers.
- Duration
- 8–9 hours
- Departure
- 7:00 AM
- Anglers
- Up to 6
- Boat
- Private 31-foot boat
- Fishing zone
- Offshore bluewater
- Techniques
- Trolling
Target species
- Sailfish
- Blue marlin
- Striped marlin
- Yellowfin tuna
- Mahi-mahi
- Wahoo
What's included
Included on every charter
- Private 31-foot boat, just for your group
- Experienced local captain who fishes these grounds year-round
- All rods, reels and tackle, rigged and ready
- Food on board: sandwiches and hot dogs
- Catch-and-release for billfish; keep table fish when regulations allow
- Trips planned for first-timers through to experienced anglers
Good to know before you go
- A Costa Rica sport fishing license is required; the team helps you arrange it when you book.
- Your captain confirms the exact meeting time at Marina Pez Vela when you book.
- Bring sunscreen, a hat, polarized sunglasses, light clothing and a camera.
- Billfish are always released; table fish can be kept when regulations allow.
How booking works
From your dates to the dock in four steps
Pick your charter and date
Compare the four trips above and choose the day that suits your stay in Quepos.
Book online or message us
Book directly on WeTravel, or send a WhatsApp message if you have questions first.
Get your confirmation
The team confirms your charter, the meeting time and the details of your fishing license.
Meet at Marina Pez Vela
Arrive at the marina in Quepos, step on board and head out. Everything is rigged and ready.
Good to know
Fishing charter questions
Marina Pez Vela · Quepos
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Pick your dates and your charter. Offshore, inshore, or a little of both.