Fishing Adventures
Private charters in Playas del Coco
Fishing Adventures is a local charter company in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, running private fishing trips in the Gulf of Papagayo with a fleet of 3 boats. Half days work the coast for roosterfish and snapper; full days head 20 to 40 miles out for billfish, tuna and dorado. It suits families and mixed groups, since the same crew also runs snorkeling, sunset and beach days.
At a glance
- Location
- Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Base
- Playas del Coco, Gulf of Papagayo
- Fleet
- 3 boats
- Fishing
- half day (6 hours, inshore) and full day (about 9 hours, offshore then inshore)
- Group size
- up to 6 anglers on the fishing trips
- Also offers
- snorkeling, sunset, surf and beach tours, and water taxis to Tamarindo, Flamingo and Conchal
- Pickup
- free hotel transfers around Papagayo
Contact
- Website
- fishingadventurescr.com
- Phone
- +506 8994 7235
- +506 8994 7235
- Leaves from
- Playas del Coco, with beach pickups around the Gulf of Papagayo
Contact details checked 14 November 2026
Who they are
Fishing Adventures is a Playas del Coco charter outfit that's been taking anglers into the Gulf of Papagayo for well over a decade. It was already running when we first wrote about it in 2013, and it's still busy today, with a fleet of 3 boats, local captains and a website updated through 2026. Every trip is private, so you won't share the boat with strangers, and the crew picks you up from hotels around Papagayo at no extra charge.
The main contact has changed since our old post: the personal email we listed then has been replaced by info@fishingadventurescr.com, and WhatsApp is the quickest way to reach them. The phone number is the same.
The fishing trips
- Half day (6 hours, 6 am to noon): the boat runs about 10 miles out along the Papagayo coast for roosterfish, snapper and tuna, mixing trolling with bottom fishing. It's year-round fishing and a good choice if anyone in the group gets seasick.
- Full day (about 9 hours, 7 am to 4 pm): the captain heads 20 to 40 miles offshore in the morning for marlin, sailfish, dorado and wahoo, then works the reef edges for roosterfish and snapper after lunch.
- Shorter mixed days: several tours combine a few hours of fishing with snorkeling and a beach barbecue, which works well when not everyone in the group wants to fish all day.
Fishing trips take up to 6 people and include tackle, live and artificial bait, and fish cleaning; the full day adds lunch and soft drinks. You can keep fish that aren't protected species. Check the website for current rates, since we don't publish prices.
More than fishing
This is one of the reasons Fishing Adventures stands out from a one-boat charter: the same team runs about 16 different tours. There are snorkeling trips to the coves and reefs of the gulf, sunset cruises, surf trips to Witch's Rock and Ollie's Point, beach days, and a water taxi to Tamarindo, Flamingo and Conchal. If you're planning a week in Coco, you can book your fishing day and a family boat day with the same people.
Where you board
The company is based in Playas del Coco, and trips leave from the beach there or from pickup points around the Gulf of Papagayo, including the resort areas on the peninsula. The gulf's calm, protected water is part of the appeal, especially for half days. The company suggests booking at least 48 hours ahead.
Good to know
- Every angler in Costa Rica needs a sport fishing license, and billfish such as sailfish and marlin are released.
- The website has a month-by-month chart of the best times for sailfish, marlin, tuna, dorado and roosterfish, worth a look before you pick dates.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fishing Adventures based?
In Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, on the Gulf of Papagayo. They pick guests up from hotels around Papagayo.
How do I contact Fishing Adventures?
WhatsApp or call +506 8994 7235, or email info@fishingadventurescr.com.
What's the difference between the half day and full day?
The half day stays about 10 miles out for roosterfish, snapper and tuna. The full day goes 20 to 40 miles offshore for billfish, then fishes inshore in the afternoon.
Can non-anglers come along?
Yes. Besides fishing, they run snorkeling, sunset, beach and surf tours, and some days mix fishing with snorkeling.
How far ahead should I book?
At least 48 hours, according to the company, and earlier in the busy season.
