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Fishing charters in Playa Flamingo
Flamingo is one of Costa Rica’s best-known sport fishing bases, with a local fleet running offshore and inshore trips year-round. Marlin, sailfish, tuna, dorado, and roosterfish are the headline catches depending on the season, and you don’t need experience: crews here handle everything from rigging lines to coaching first-timers.
Half-day trips stay closer to the coast and suit families and beginners; full-day charters buy the extra hours it takes to reach deeper water and chase the big billfish. Most boats leave from Marina Flamingo, so confirm your departure point and what’s included (gear, food, drinks) when you book.
Half-day charters
Up to about five hours, staying inshore and nearshore. Good for roosterfish, snapper, and dorado without committing to a full day at sea.
Fishing charterFrom $745
Private charterFrom $525
Fishing charterFrom $555
Fishing charterFrom $460
Fishing charterFrom $5993/4-day charters
Five to seven hours: enough time to run offshore for sailfish and tuna, then work the inshore structure on the way in.
Fishing charterFrom $668Deep Sea Fishing Private Charter in Tamarindo - 28' Century
4.9(35)5 hours
Tamarindo listing
Free cancellation
Fishing charterFrom $261Full-day charters
Seven or more hours offshore, targeting blue and black marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna, and dorado on long-range runs.
Fishing charterFrom $1,950
Fishing charterFrom $1,000Deep Sea Fishing Private Activity Full-day - Evil Panda Boat
5.0(8)8 hours
Playa Hermosa listing
Free cancellation
Fishing charterFrom $305
Fishing charterFrom $1,375Deep Sea Fishing Private Charter in Tamarindo - 35' Cabo Express
4.6(12)7 hours
Tamarindo listing
Free cancellation
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Featured local charter
A favorite for private family days on the water
A roomy, shaded boat run by a local crew out of Playa Flamingo, with space for the whole family to fish, swim and eat on deck.
Photos courtesy of the charter operator
The boat
- A classic 1986 44-foot motor yacht
- Private charters for up to 18 guests; fishing trips for up to 10
- Leaves from Playa Flamingo, near the marina
- Shaded main deck
- Full sun deck
- Covered indoor cabin
- Comfortable seating
- Toilet on board
- Freshwater shower
On its family fishing trip
A private half day, as the operator lists it:
- Rods, reels and lures
- Water, sodas, juices and beer
- Snacks and fresh fruit
- Your catch cleaned and filleted
Good to know
- This boat is run by an independent local operator. PlayaFlamingo.com doesn’t own or captain any boat.
- It shines for relaxed private family days. Serious offshore anglers may be better suited to a dedicated sport-fishing boat.
- Price, availability and what’s included are confirmed for your boat and date before you book. And no honest captain promises the fish will bite.
Sailing and catamarans
Sunset cruises, day sails and private yachts
Catamaran day trips and private charters, most out of Marina Flamingo.
On land
ATV, zip lines, rafting and nature tours
Everything else around Playa Flamingo, off the water, in one place.
Marina Flamingo
Where your charter departs from
Restaurants, shops, and services at the marina.
Charter questions, answered
What can you catch fishing from Playa Flamingo?
It depends on the season and how far offshore you go: marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna, and dorado are the offshore headliners, with roosterfish and snapper closer to the coast. Ask the operator what has been biting recently before you pick a trip.
Should I book a half-day or full-day charter?
Half-day trips stay closer to the coast and suit families, beginners, and inshore species. Full-day charters buy the extra hours needed to reach deeper water for billfish. The 3/4-day option splits the difference.
Do I need fishing experience?
No. Local crews rig the lines, work the spread, and coach first-timers through hookups. Do confirm what each listing includes (gear, food, drinks, licenses) before booking.
Where do the charters leave from?
Most boats run out of Marina Flamingo, though some operators in this list depart from nearby Playas del Coco or the Gulf of Papagayo. The exact departure point is on each listing, so confirm it when you book.
Fishing charter inquiries
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Family fishing
Kids, first-timers and mixed ages. A comfortable boat, calmer water closer to the coast and a crew that does the rigging.
Serious sport fishing
Offshore runs for billfish, tuna and dorado on a dedicated sport-fishing boat, for anglers who want the big one.
Half day or full day
A morning out and back by lunch, or the long day it takes to reach deeper water. Trip lengths vary by boat.
Private cruising
No rods needed: swim stops, quiet coves, a long lunch on deck or the sunset, with your group alone on board.
