Fishing in Tamarindo and Flamingo
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Excellent fishing year round
Playa Tamarindo and nearby Flamingo are located at the southern end of the shallow, plankton rich Papagayo Gulf on the northwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The close proximity to the continental shelf makes for a very short run time to the fishing grounds. Tamarindo fishing is excellent year round and you can expect to catch roosterfish, snapper, wahoo, grouper, amberjack, mackeral, tuna, dorado, sailfish, marlin and more.
How to get there
Tamarindo has a national airport with flights arriving daily from San Jose. Shuttles provide transportation to both Tamarindo and Flamingo. The Liberia Int. Airport is an hour away and is serviced by all major US airlines.
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 The town
Tamarindo is a vibrant and multi cultural community, with many hotels, restaurants, giftshops, art galleries, internet cafes, bakeries, etc.
Flamingo Beach enjoys a more relaxed lifestyle, and is famous for its pristine beaches. There are lots of activities like sailing, surfing, canopy tours, horseback riding and nature tours.
For lodging in Tamarindo we'd like to recommend Hotel Capitan Suizo and the JW Marriott, and in Flamingo the Flamingo Marina Resort.
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Top Tamarindo fishing charter boats
Warren has selected the top charter boat captains for you. All captains have extensive experience fishing Tamarindo and Flamingo, and comply with safety regulations. The charter rates are set by the boat owners so you will not find them cheaper elsewhere. |
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A day of Tamarindo fishing
Ice, bait, tackle, beverages and, on a full a day, lunches are included in the price. Generally a half day (around five hours) consists of inshore fishing for bottom fish and a full day (around nine hours) offshore fishing for billfish. Prices are per boat. |
Windy Season
From late December through March the winds are often extremely strong in Tamarindo / Flamingo, resulting in rough seas. For safety issues we do not book boats under 31 ft. If it's windy on your day of fishing your captain will take you to a protected area (about 12 miles south) where you will fish in calm water, however the ride there and back may be rough.
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Tamarindo Fishing Boats |
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22 ft Boston Whaler/ Twin 65 HP Outboards
Fighting Chair
Captain Gerald
Maximum 3 persons
Half Day Price: $ 450*
Full Day Price: $ 575*
Not recommended during windy season:
December - March |
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27 ft Escapade/ 220 HP Cummins Diesel
Fighting Chair
Captain Maikel
Maximum 4 persons
Half Day Price: $ 550*
Full Day Price: $ 825*
Not recommended during windy season:
December - March |
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27 ft Dusky/ Twin 250 HP Cummins Diesels
Fighting Chair
Captain José Asdrubal
Maximum 4 persons
Half Day Price: $ 675*
Full Day Price: $ 975*
Not recommended during windy season:
December - March |
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28 ft Carolina/ Twin 4BTA Cummins Turbo Diesels
Stand-up Fishing
Captain Lee
Maximum 4 persons
Half Day Price: $ 675*
Full Day Price: $ 975*
Not recommended during windy season:
December - March |
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31 ft Rampage/ Twin 300 HP Detroit Diesels
Fighting Chair
Captain Arturo
Maximum 4 persons
Half Day Price: $ 725*
Full Day Price: $ 1000*
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36 ft Topaz Sportfisher/ Twin Inboard Diesels
Fighting Chair
Captain Steve/ Captain Toro
Maximum 7 persons
Half Day Price: $ 800*
Full Day Price: $ 1400*
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38 ft Topaz Express/ Twin Detroit Turbo Diesels
Fighting Chair
Captain Randy
Maximum 7 persons
Half Day Price: $ 850*
Full Day Price: $ 1500*
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| Flamingo Fishing Boats |
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31 ft Palm Beach/ Twin Volvo Diesels
Fighting Chair
Captain Richard / Junior
Maximum 4 persons
Half Day Price: $ 600*
Full Day Price: $ 1300*
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42 ft Bertram/ Twin Cummins Diesel
Fighting Chair/ AC
Captain Skeet
Maximum 7 persons
Full Day Price: $ 2075*
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*Price does not include purchase of a $24 pp fishing license, which is valid for one year.
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