Quepos Fishing
Three charter boats at Marina Pez Vela
Quepos Fishing is a small charter company at Marina Pez Vela in Quepos, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast. It runs three boats, a 28-foot Rampage, a 33-foot Dawson and an air-conditioned 38-foot Bertram, each with its own Costa Rican captain. It suits anyone after sailfish and marlin offshore or roosterfish along the coast, from families to groups of 8.
At a glance
- Location
- Quepos, Central Pacific, Costa Rica
- Boats
- Isabella (28-foot Rampage, up to 4), Moonwalker (33-foot Dawson, up to 6), Raven (38-foot Bertram, up to 8)
- Captains
- Jonny Salas (Isabella), Rudy Solano (Moonwalker), Marco Obando (Raven)
- Crew
- all Costa Rican
- Fishing
- half-day and full-day inshore, 3/4 and full-day offshore
- Leaves from
- Marina Pez Vela, Quepos
Contact
- Website
- queposfishing.com
- Phone
- +506 8664 7672
- +506 8664 7672
Contact details checked 14 November 2026
What's changed since 2013
Our 2013 post called this company Quepos Fishing Charters and listed a landline that no longer appears anywhere on its site. Today it trades simply as Quepos Fishing, books mainly through WhatsApp and email, and keeps all its boats at Marina Pez Vela. The old post also described trips to Los Sueños, Tamarindo and Flamingo and a hotel package in Quepos. The current site doesn't offer either, so we've left them out. What hasn't changed is the focus: billfish offshore and roosterfish inshore, out of Quepos. Guests were still posting reviews of trips in mid-2026.
The three boats
Isabella is a 28-foot Rampage that takes up to 4 people. It's the nimble one, and Capt. Jonny Salas, who has more than 30 years of fishing in Quepos behind him, is the man the company sends you to if roosterfish are on your list.
Moonwalker is a 33-foot Dawson for up to 6, run by Capt. Rudy Solano. He grew up fishing in Quepos, has fished professionally for more than 15 years and has placed in local and international tournaments.
Raven is the biggest boat, a 38-foot Bertram Express that takes up to 8 and was fully restored in 2017. Twin Caterpillar C-7 diesels get it to the grounds quickly, and the bridge deck is enclosed and air-conditioned. It has a fighting chair, outriggers and a center rigger, a live well and tuna tubes, and electric reels for pulling dredges. Capt. Marco Obando, with more than 35 years of fishing in Quepos, runs it.
All three captains work with Costa Rican mates, and the company stresses that the whole crew is local.
Inshore or offshore?
Inshore trips start by catching live bait, usually sardines, near the beach, then work the rocky points and islands off Quepos for roosterfish, snapper and jacks. They're a good fit for children and first-timers, since the ride is short and the action is close to land.
Offshore trips run out to blue water for Pacific sailfish, blue and black marlin, mahi-mahi, yellowfin tuna and wahoo. You can book a 3/4 or full day. On the Central Pacific, FECOP, the Costa Rican sport fishing federation, says the billfish bite is usually best from about November to April.
Good to know before you book
- Where to go. Boats leave from Marina Pez Vela in the center of Quepos, about 15 minutes by road from Manuel Antonio.
- Food and drink. The company says all trips include food and drinks along with the gear.
- Billfish. Costa Rican law requires sailfish and marlin to be released, and roosterfish too.
- Booking. WhatsApp is the quickest way to reach them, and the site lists no other phone number.
For more on the town and its fishing, see our guide to sportfishing near Manuel Antonio.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Quepos Fishing boats leave from?
From Marina Pez Vela in Quepos.
Which boat is best for a big group?
Raven, the 38-foot Bertram, which takes up to 8 people and has an air-conditioned bridge deck.
Can we do inshore fishing with children?
Yes. Inshore trips stay close to the coast and are the company's suggestion for families.
Is Quepos Fishing the same as Quepos Fish Adventure?
No. Quepos Fish Adventure is a separate company that also fishes out of Marina Pez Vela.
How do I book?
Send a WhatsApp to +506 8664 7672 or email info@queposfishing.com.
