Marina Pez Vela · Quepos, Costa Rica
Quepos fishing charters, straight from Marina Pez Vela
Private offshore and inshore charters for up to six anglers, a few minutes from Manuel Antonio. Operated by Costa Rica Fishing Company.
- Private boat
- Up to 6 anglers
- From $950 per boat
- Fishing year-round
At a glance
Quepos fishing, answered in one minute
Where do the charters leave from?
Marina Pez Vela in Quepos, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast, a few minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park.
How much does a charter cost?
From $950 for a half-day inshore trip to $1,550 for a full day offshore. Prices are per private boat for up to six anglers.
When is the best time to fish?
Sailfish and marlin peak from December to April; yellowfin tuna and mahi-mahi run strongest from May to November. Quepos fishes well all year.
What is included?
A private 32-foot boat, an experienced local captain, all rods, reels and tackle, and food on board.
Who runs the trips?
Costa Rica Fishing Company, a local team based at Marina Pez Vela that runs every charter on this site.
Offshore or inshore
Two ways to fish the waters off Quepos
Nutrient-rich currents pull an unusual range of game fish toward the same stretch of coast. Pick the deep blue, the rocky points, or a little of both.
Offshore
The deep blue
Beyond the shelf, sailfish show up most of the year, with blue and striped marlin, yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi and wahoo moving through with the seasons. Built for three-quarter and full-day trips.
Sailfish · Marlin · Yellowfin tuna · Mahi-mahi · Wahoo
Inshore
Along the coastline
The rocky points and river mouths around Quepos and Manuel Antonio hold roosterfish, snapper, jack crevalle and grouper. Close to shore, on lighter tackle, and ideal for families and first-time anglers.
Roosterfish · Snapper · Jack crevalle · Grouper
Charters
Choose your Quepos fishing charter
Four private trips on a 32-foot boat, all departing Marina Pez Vela. One price per boat, for up to six anglers.
Half-Day Inshore
$950per boat · up to 6 anglers
The easiest way in: families, beginners and short schedules.
- Departure
- 7:00 AM or 1:00 PM
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Targets
- Roosterfish, snapper, grouper
3/4-Day Inshore
$1,150per boat · up to 6 anglers
More hours to work the points and estuaries properly.
- Departure
- 7:00 AM
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Targets
- Roosterfish, cubera snapper, jack crevalle
3/4-Day Offshore
$1,300per boat · up to 6 anglers
A real shot at billfish without a full day at sea.
- Departure
- 7:00 AM
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Targets
- Sailfish, marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi
Full-Day Offshore
$1,550per boat · up to 6 anglers
The classic bluewater day, with time to reach the far grounds.
- Departure
- 7:00 AM
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Targets
- Sailfish, marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo
Prices in US dollars, per private boat. Every charter can be combined with a Quepos tour on the same trip.
Compare all chartersWhat's included
Step on board with sunscreen and a hat
- Private 32-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
Seasons
What's biting in Quepos, month by month
A season guide for the main species, based on how the grounds fish from year to year. Conditions on any given day decide the rest.
This month
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sailfish | Peak season | Peak season | Peak season | Peak season | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Peak season |
| Blue marlin | Peak season | Peak season | Peak season | Peak season | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Peak season |
| Yellowfin tuna | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Peak season | Peak season | Peak season | Peak season | Peak season | Peak season | Peak season | Variable |
| Mahi-mahi | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Peak season | Peak season | Peak season | Peak season | Peak season | Peak season | Good | Variable |
| Roosterfish | Peak season | Peak season | Peak season | Peak season | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Peak season |
| Snapper | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Seasons are a guide, not a guarantee.
The departure point
Every trip leaves from Marina Pez Vela
Marina Pez Vela is Quepos's full-service marina, right at the edge of town and a short drive from the hotels of Manuel Antonio. It has secure docks, restaurants and parking, so the day starts without hassle.
From the marina, the offshore grounds and the rocky points of the coast are both within easy reach, which is why Quepos is one of the most complete fishing ports on the Pacific side of Costa Rica.
- Quepos Sport Fishing
Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, Puntarenas, Costa Rica - +506 6277 1812
- reserve@costaricafishingcompany.com
Beyond the boat
Make it a full Quepos trip
Quepos is about three and a half hours by road from San José airport (SJO), or a short domestic flight to Quepos La Managua (XQP). Once you are here, the beaches and rainforest of Manuel Antonio are minutes away, and a few trusted local partners can fill the rest of your days.
Who runs your charter
Operated by Costa Rica Fishing Company
Quepos Sport Fishing is the Quepos home of Costa Rica Fishing Company, a local operator based at Marina Pez Vela. The same boats, captains and standards run every trip you book here.
Billfish are released to fight another day. Table fish can be kept when the regulations allow, and the call is always made with the resource in mind.
Good to know
Quepos fishing charter FAQ
Marina Pez Vela · Quepos
Ready to head out?
Pick your dates and your charter. Offshore, inshore, or a little of both.