Private fishing charters out of Playa Sámara, Costa Rica, on Acuarelas, our 24 ft (7.3 m) boat with a Yamaha 75. Every trip is a private charter: the price is per boat, not per person. Up to 4 guests, plus one extra guest for an added fee.
"we had an incredible
experience - caught five huge fish (i have never fished before, so i may have been easy to please)." — Tasha,
Private fishing charters out of Playa Sámara, Costa Rica, on Sol de Oro, our 28 ft (8.5 m) center console with a Suzuki 250. Every trip is a private charter: the price is per boat, not per person. Up to 5 guests, plus one extra guest for an added fee.
"Great team - very helpful and accommodating. Everyone was able to land some fish, recommend if you are in the area & have that need for tight lines!" — Shawn,
Located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, in the province of Guanacaste, Sámara is one of the must-visit destinations for sport fishing enthusiasts.
If you're ready to try fishing in Puerto Carrillo, we've got you covered with Kingfisher Sportfishing.
"Spent the day with Captain Rick and mate Orlando. After a slow morning, we found the yellowfin tuna and caught plenty." — Chad,
Target a range of offshore and reef species in Garza, Costa Rica with “Nosara See Saw Tours”! Costa Rica is known worldwide as a top big game fishing location and Captain Juri Speca uses his experience and enthusiasm to put you on your dream P
"Captain Dari and first mate Stephen were great. Hard working and fun." — Derek,
If you're going to cast a line in Garza, look no further than Nosara Sea Saw Tours. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Juri knows them forwards and back.
"We had an awesome full day of fishing with Juri and Johnny!!" — Brittney,
Looking to cast a line in Garza? Costa Catch Nosara is your ticket! Yellowfin Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, Albacore Tuna, Bigeye Tuna, Cubera Snapper, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Amberjack, and more are in the cards, depending on the time
"My husband and I went on this fishing trip for our honeymoon and had a pretty decent time!" — Lilli,
Fish with Garza’s only international award-winning angler and captain, Alex Moreno.
"From the moment we left the marina, the crew worked tirelessly to put us on fish and made the entire experience feel effortless." — John, Montana
Exhilarating fishing opportunities await along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Based out of the idyllic Samara Bay, you’ll head off from the sandy beaches to the open seas, with the stunning fruitful green mountains behind.
"Captain Christian and Mate Fernando worked seamlessly and hard to ensure a successful, exciting and memorable trip." — Donald,
Experience world-class angling in the tropical paradise of Sámara, Costa Rica, where calm year-round seas and diverse marine ecosystems create an ideal fishing destination. Situated on the Pacific coast of Guanacaste, Sámara offers exceptional inshore and offshore opportunities within minutes of shore.
Inshore charters target explosive roosterfish—available year-round—alongside cubera snapper, amberjack, grouper, and blackfin tuna using jigging, casting, or bottom techniques just 200 feet from the coastline. Venture slightly farther offshore (45 minutes by boat) to pursue blue, black, or striped marlin, sailfish, dorado, yellowfin tuna, and wahoo in nutrient-rich Pacific waters.
The area's unique geography combines coral reefs, river mouths, and deep-water drop-offs near shore, enabling varied catches daily. Family-friendly operations provide half-day to full-day excursions with experienced local captains who leverage decades of knowledge about prime fishing grounds and species behavior. Whether fly fishing from shore or battling pelagic giants offshore, Sámara delivers consistent action across seasons.
