# Costa Rica Fishing Company

> Private sport fishing charters from Marina Pez Vela in Quepos, Costa Rica: inshore and offshore trips on a 32-foot boat for up to six anglers, with local captains and all gear included.

Costa Rica Fishing Company is a local sport fishing operator on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Every charter is private and departs from Marina Pez Vela in Quepos, 10 to 15 minutes from Manuel Antonio. The site is published in English, Spanish, French, German and Brazilian Portuguese, and every page is also available as Markdown by adding `index.md` to its URL.

## Key facts

- Boat: The Fighting Rooster, a 32-foot sportfishing boat; private charters for up to 6 anglers
- Half-Day Inshore: about 5 hours, departures 7:00 AM or 1:00 PM, $950 per boat
- 3/4-Day Inshore: about 7 hours from 7:00 AM, $1,150 per boat
- 3/4-Day Offshore: about 7 hours, 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, $1,300 per boat
- Full-Day Offshore: about 9 hours, 7:00 AM to about 4:00 PM, 20 to 40 miles offshore, $1,550 per boat
- Included: captain and mate, rods, tackle, bait, ice, water and the Costa Rica fishing license for everyone on board; hotel pickup is an optional add-on
- Seasons: sailfish peak December to April; blue marlin May to September; yellowfin tuna and mahi-mahi year-round with peaks in the green season; roosterfish year-round, strongest June to September
- Catch and release: sailfish and marlin are always released alive in the water; tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo and snapper may be kept (up to five fish per trip, never sold)
- Phone and WhatsApp: +506 6277 1812 · Email: reserve@costaricafishingcompany.com
- Online booking: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/costa-rica-fishing-company-fighting-rooster-5858829175
- Reviews: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g309289-d34082651-Reviews-Costa_Rica_Fishing_Company-Quepos_Province_of_Puntarenas.html
- Location: Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, Puntarenas, Costa Rica (9.4228, -84.1585)

## Fishing charters

- [Costa Rica Fishing Charters | Inshore & Offshore Quepos](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/charters/): Compare 4 private Costa Rica fishing charters from Quepos: half-day to full-day, inshore or offshore. From $950, gear included. Book with local captains. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/charters/index.md))
- [Half-Day Fishing Charter Quepos | 5-Hour Inshore Trip](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/charters/half-day-inshore-quepos/): Half-day fishing charter in Quepos: 5 hours inshore for roosterfish, snapper and more on a private 32-ft boat. From $950, gear included. Book your morning now. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/charters/half-day-inshore-quepos/index.md))
- [Quepos Inshore Fishing | 3/4-Day Charter, 7 Hours](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/charters/three-quarter-day-inshore-quepos/): Quepos inshore fishing on a 7-hour 3/4-day charter: roosterfish, snapper and jack crevalle near the coast on a private 32-ft boat. From $1,150. Book your trip. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/charters/three-quarter-day-inshore-quepos/index.md))
- [Quepos Offshore Fishing | 3/4-Day Charter, 7 Hours](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/charters/three-quarter-day-offshore-quepos/): Quepos offshore fishing on a 7-hour 3/4-day charter: sailfish, mahi-mahi and tuna on a private 32-ft boat. From $1,300, gear included. Reserve your trip now. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/charters/three-quarter-day-offshore-quepos/index.md))
- [Deep Sea Fishing Quepos | Full-Day Offshore Charter, 9 Hrs](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/charters/full-day-offshore-quepos/): Full-day deep sea fishing in Quepos: 9 hours offshore for sailfish, marlin and tuna on a private 32-ft boat. From $1,550, gear included. Book your date today. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/charters/full-day-offshore-quepos/index.md))

## Species and seasons

- [Costa Rica Fish Species | Quepos Fishing Guide & Calendar](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/species/): Costa Rica fish species you can catch off Quepos: sailfish, marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi, roosterfish. See the monthly calendar, then book your private charter. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/species/index.md))

## Fishing guides (blog, newest first)

- [Quepos Fishing Report & Tips | Costa Rica Fishing Blog](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/): Quepos fishing report, species guides, seasonal tips and travel advice from local captains. Plan your Costa Rica fishing trip, then book your private charter. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/index.md))
- [Things to Do in Quepos & Manuel Antonio | Beyond Fishing](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/things-to-do-quepos-manuel-antonio/): Things to do in Quepos and Manuel Antonio beyond fishing: the national park, beaches, canyoning, ATV tours and catamaran cruises. Plan your days and book ahead. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/things-to-do-quepos-manuel-antonio/index.md))
- [Costa Rica Catch and Release Rules | What Anglers Must Know](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/catch-and-release-rules-costa-rica/): Costa Rica catch and release rules explained: which species must be released, which you can keep and what INCOPESCA requires on charters from Quepos. Read more. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/catch-and-release-rules-costa-rica/index.md))
- [How to Avoid Seasickness on a Fishing Boat | 10 Tips](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/avoid-seasickness-fishing-charter/): How to avoid seasickness on a fishing boat: 10 practical tips before and during your trip, plus inshore vs offshore advice for Quepos, Costa Rica. Read on. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/avoid-seasickness-fishing-charter/index.md))
- [Cubera Snapper Fishing Costa Rica | Quepos Inshore Guide](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/cubera-snapper-fishing-quepos/): Cubera snapper fishing in Costa Rica: where they hold near Quepos, the best season, baits and tackle that work, and which inshore charter to book. Read on. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/cubera-snapper-fishing-quepos/index.md))
- [Costa Rica Fishing Trip | How to Plan It Step by Step](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/plan-fishing-trip-costa-rica/): Plan your Costa Rica fishing trip step by step: flights, getting to Quepos, how many days to fish and which charter to choose. Read the guide and book. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/plan-fishing-trip-costa-rica/index.md))
- [Blue Marlin Fishing Costa Rica | Quepos Season & Tactics](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/blue-marlin-fishing-quepos/): Blue marlin fishing in Costa Rica: when the season peaks off Quepos, how captains find marlin offshore and what to expect. Read the guide and book your charter. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/blue-marlin-fishing-quepos/index.md))
- [What to Bring on a Fishing Charter in Costa Rica | Checklist](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/what-to-bring-fishing-charter-costa-rica/): What to bring on a fishing charter in Costa Rica: sun protection, footwear, motion tips and what is already onboard. Use this checklist, then book your day. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/what-to-bring-fishing-charter-costa-rica/index.md))
- [Marina Pez Vela Quepos | Why We Depart from the Best Marina](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/best-marina-quepos-marina-pez-vela/): Marina Pez Vela in Quepos is the departure point for every Costa Rica Fishing Company charter. See why it is the best marina and how it helps your fishing day. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/best-marina-quepos-marina-pez-vela/index.md))
- [Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Quepos | Season, Tactics & Charters](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/yellowfin-tuna-fishing-quepos/): Yellowfin tuna fishing in Quepos: best season, how to find the schools offshore and the tactics that work. Book a full-day offshore charter with local captains. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/yellowfin-tuna-fishing-quepos/index.md))
- [Costa Rica Fishing License | Who Needs One & How to Get It](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/fishing-license-costa-rica/): Costa Rica fishing license explained: who needs one, how INCOPESCA permits work and what to know before your charter. Get the facts and then book your trip. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/fishing-license-costa-rica/index.md))
- [Mahi Mahi Costa Rica | Quepos Season, Tips & Best Months](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/mahi-mahi-season-quepos/): Mahi mahi Costa Rica guide: when the dorado run off Quepos, how to find them under floating debris and what to expect. Book an offshore charter for peak season. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/mahi-mahi-season-quepos/index.md))
- [What Fish Can You Catch in Costa Rica? Quepos Year-Round](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/year-round-fish-species-quepos/): What fish can you catch in Costa Rica? See the species biting off Quepos each month, from sailfish to roosterfish, and book the right charter for your dates. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/year-round-fish-species-quepos/index.md))
- [Fishing Charter Cost Costa Rica | 2026 Prices from $950](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/fishing-charter-cost-costa-rica/): Fishing charter cost in Costa Rica: real Quepos prices from $950, what is included, tips and extras. Compare half, 3/4 and full-day trips and book your charter. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/fishing-charter-cost-costa-rica/index.md))
- [Best Time to Fish in Quepos, Costa Rica | Month by Month](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/best-time-to-fish-in-quepos-costa-rica/): Best time to fish in Quepos, Costa Rica: a month-by-month guide to sailfish, marlin, tuna and mahi-mahi seasons. Plan your trip, then book a private charter. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/best-time-to-fish-in-quepos-costa-rica/index.md))
- [Sailfish Season Quepos, Costa Rica | Best Months to Fish](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/sailfish-season-quepos-costa-rica/): Sailfish season in Quepos, Costa Rica: the best months, how many fish to expect and how to plan your trip. Learn when they run, then book your private charter. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/sailfish-season-quepos-costa-rica/index.md))
- [Inshore vs Offshore Fishing in Quepos | Which Charter Fits?](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/inshore-vs-offshore-fishing-quepos/): Inshore vs offshore fishing in Quepos: species, cost, trip length and sea conditions compared. Find the right charter for your group, then reserve your date. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/inshore-vs-offshore-fishing-quepos/index.md))
- [Roosterfish Costa Rica | Quepos Fishing Guide & Best Season](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/roosterfish-guide-quepos-costa-rica/): Roosterfish Costa Rica guide: where to find them off Quepos, best season, tackle and how to release them. Hook your first rooster on a private fishing charter. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/roosterfish-guide-quepos-costa-rica/index.md))
- [Quepos vs Manuel Antonio: Where to Stay (Local Guide)](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/quepos-vs-manuel-antonio-where-to-stay/): Quepos vs Manuel Antonio: where to stay? Beaches and park access vs. value, restaurants and the marina. Compare both from a local's view and plan your trip. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/blog/quepos-vs-manuel-antonio-where-to-stay/index.md))

## Activities with local partners

- [Quepos Canyoning | Waterfall Rappelling near Manuel Antonio](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/canyoning-quepos/): Quepos canyoning near Manuel Antonio: rappel jungle waterfalls and swim in natural pools with expert guides. Run by our local partner. Check availability now. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/canyoning-quepos/index.md))
- [ATV Tour Manuel Antonio | Jungle Off-Road Adventure](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/atv-tours-manuel-antonio/): ATV tour in Manuel Antonio: jungle trails, river crossings and Pacific viewpoints with Fourtrax guides, operating since 1983. Pair it with a fishing charter. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/atv-tours-manuel-antonio/index.md))
- [Manuel Antonio Catamaran Cruise | Sunset Sail & Snorkeling](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/catamaran-cruise-manuel-antonio/): Manuel Antonio catamaran cruise on a 55-ft boat: sunset sail, snorkeling, dolphin watching, open bar and live music. Combine with a fishing charter. Book now. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/catamaran-cruise-manuel-antonio/index.md))

## Company

- [Quepos Fishing Charters | Private Sport Fishing Costa Rica](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/): Book private Quepos fishing charters from Marina Pez Vela. Sailfish, marlin and roosterfish with expert local captains, gear included. Reserve your date today. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/index.md))
- [Book a Fishing Charter in Quepos | Contact & Reservations](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/contact/): Book a fishing charter in Quepos, Costa Rica. Check dates, ask questions or reserve via WhatsApp +506 6277 1812 or email. We reply within a few hours. ([Markdown](https://costaricafishingcompany.com/contact/index.md))

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