Playas del Coco
Coco, GU, Costa Rica
Papagayo Fishing takes you after incredible game fish in the waters out of Playa Del Coco.
From iconic Rosterfish to Marlin and schools of Mahi offshore, you’re going to sample some of the finest specimens of sport fishing. And, you will have a knowledgeable skipper by your side, so no matter how experienced you are, you will likely have a blast. The crew of the Papagayo Fishing onboard of the Dream Fishing boat will put you on fish on the right moment according the good weather conditions.
You will be fishing on a 28’ Bertram powered by twin 250 HP Yamaha outboard. You can choose the species you want to target and the crew will customize the trip to your preferences. The weather and season also play a role here, as the captain doesn’t want to give you rough weather, but a pleasant fishing trip.
On full day trips you will be going some 10 miles offshore chasing Mahi, while on shorter trips you will stay about 6 miles from the coast, targeting he legendary Roosterfish.
Kids are welcome to join us, the captain will provide life jackets. The rates also cover food and drinks. On shorter trips you will have some potato chips and salsa, as well as pineapple, watermelon, water, soda, and tea, while on full day you will have some sandwiches or pasta as a lunch.
Onboard you will find conventional rods, light tackle, safety gear, toilet, fighting chair, an ice box, live well, outriggers, and a flybridge. The vessel is fitted with GPS and a fishfinder to help get you to the fish.
The fishing licenses are not included.
The crew can also clean the catch for you. Pack sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a camera.
Grab your bag, invite your friends, and hop on!
Rating
4.5
8 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.4
Captain & crew
4.3
Fishing Experience
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Staffan Hempel
Colon, Costa Rica
4.7
Verified
Full day fishing trip
Full Day Trip on January 2, 2022 • 3 adults
Boat a bit older, but overall a great day. We got 14 catches; bonitos, Spanish mackerel, Mahi mahi among others. Also sightings of dolphins, turtles,flying fish and flying mantas. Boat size perfect if you are a group of 3-4. We got to keep the fish and the superb restaurant Casito Marisco made us a splendid dinner enough for sex people
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Kevin Kokal
Eden Prairie, MN
5.0
Verified
6-hour trip
3/4 day fishing on December 30, 2022 • 4 adults
Crew was on-time and ready to go. They worked hard all day to put us on fish. Snacks, drinks, fresh pineapple, and mahi sashimi kept us going all day. Highly recommended!
Response from Captain
January 1, 2023
Thanks Kevin for coming with us, any time you want, you have open doors in my company.
Happy New year.
Jose Mendez
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Michael Atchley
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Jose
3/4 day fishing on June 3, 2022 • 2 adults
Response from Captain
June 4, 2022
Thank you so much, Mr, Michael, it has been so nice to be fishing with you.
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Scotty Gerton
Montesano, WA
4.0
Verified
full day fishing
Full Day Trip on March 15, 2018 • 4 adults
Were scheduled a full day of fishing with Captian Gervyn and his mate. They were very friendly. They picked us up on time. They had a cooler full of water, beer , icetea and soda along with fresh pineapple and watermelon. The sandwiches were just ok. I would suggest to take your own food .
The trip was great until the Captian asked how much of our fish we wanted. Of course I paid $750 for all day, your sign you have hidden by the seats suggests 20% tip for the mate for cleaning and you want some of my fish. We were going to offer anyway to give them a filet from the dorado we caught and they almost kept a whole fish by putting it back in their cooler. Plus we did give them $120 tip that I now wish I didn't since they tried to keep a whole fish. I don't think they made a mistake. I took back one filet but should of keep it all.
If you choose them. I would still tip them but KEEP MY FISH.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 18, 2018
Hi Mr. Scott Gerton.
You mentioned 3 imprtants points that i need to clear up.
1- About the sandwichs. Thanks, i will keep that in mind.
2- You catched 3 big mahi mahi, but why not to share at less 1 filet with the crew meanwhile you take 5 with you. If there was a mistake about the fish, it was from my mate that he did not understand what i said. (Only one filet for us) That was what i talked with you, 1 filet. I couldn't see waht he did with the fish cos i was up on the bridge.
3- You said that there is a sign who says about the 20% but that is just for tiping the crew for the dayof work, not for paying to the mate who HAS to clean and allowe you to keep the fish if you want. We clean the fish, cos that is our work and placer for you, doesn't matter if you take or not the fish. I don't see in the sign anything about cleaning fish. But for sure, i will keep that in mind. The tips are a suggest; You don't have to give if you don't want. This situation did not have to have happened.
Greyvin Mendez.
0
John Wilding
Alajuela, Costa Rica
3.7
Verified
Half day trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on January 10, 2020 • 2 adults
The crew was great, the wind was very high, this affected the fishing. Caught 1 small red snapper. Winds were too strong to hold on station for the bite. I know we would have had a much better result if winds would have been more calm. Still was Blessed with a Great crew! Hope to be Blessed with calmer winds next time out. PURA VIDA!
0
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 day fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
US $950
Entire boat: 2 people
US $950
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
US $1,050
Entire boat: 2 people
US $1,050
Entire boat: 2 people
Rating
4.5
8 reviews
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5
4
3
3
0
2
0
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.4
Captain & crew
4.3
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (9)
+3
All reviews (8)
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Staffan Hempel
Colon, Costa Rica
4.7
Verified
Full day fishing trip
Full Day Trip on January 2, 2022 • 3 adults
Boat a bit older, but overall a great day. We got 14 catches; bonitos, Spanish mackerel, Mahi mahi among others. Also sightings of dolphins, turtles,flying fish and flying mantas. Boat size perfect if you are a group of 3-4. We got to keep the fish and the superb restaurant Casito Marisco made us a splendid dinner enough for sex people
0
Kevin Kokal
Eden Prairie, MN
5.0
Verified
6-hour trip
3/4 day fishing on December 30, 2022 • 4 adults
Crew was on-time and ready to go. They worked hard all day to put us on fish. Snacks, drinks, fresh pineapple, and mahi sashimi kept us going all day. Highly recommended!
Response from Captain
January 1, 2023
Thanks Kevin for coming with us, any time you want, you have open doors in my company.
Happy New year.
Jose Mendez
0
Michael Atchley
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Jose
3/4 day fishing on June 3, 2022 • 2 adults
Response from Captain
June 4, 2022
Thank you so much, Mr, Michael, it has been so nice to be fishing with you.
0
Scotty Gerton
Montesano, WA
4.0
Verified
full day fishing
Full Day Trip on March 15, 2018 • 4 adults
Were scheduled a full day of fishing with Captian Gervyn and his mate. They were very friendly. They picked us up on time. They had a cooler full of water, beer , icetea and soda along with fresh pineapple and watermelon. The sandwiches were just ok. I would suggest to take your own food .
The trip was great until the Captian asked how much of our fish we wanted. Of course I paid $750 for all day, your sign you have hidden by the seats suggests 20% tip for the mate for cleaning and you want some of my fish. We were going to offer anyway to give them a filet from the dorado we caught and they almost kept a whole fish by putting it back in their cooler. Plus we did give them $120 tip that I now wish I didn't since they tried to keep a whole fish. I don't think they made a mistake. I took back one filet but should of keep it all.
If you choose them. I would still tip them but KEEP MY FISH.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
March 18, 2018
Hi Mr. Scott Gerton.
You mentioned 3 imprtants points that i need to clear up.
1- About the sandwichs. Thanks, i will keep that in mind.
2- You catched 3 big mahi mahi, but why not to share at less 1 filet with the crew meanwhile you take 5 with you. If there was a mistake about the fish, it was from my mate that he did not understand what i said. (Only one filet for us) That was what i talked with you, 1 filet. I couldn't see waht he did with the fish cos i was up on the bridge.
3- You said that there is a sign who says about the 20% but that is just for tiping the crew for the dayof work, not for paying to the mate who HAS to clean and allowe you to keep the fish if you want. We clean the fish, cos that is our work and placer for you, doesn't matter if you take or not the fish. I don't see in the sign anything about cleaning fish. But for sure, i will keep that in mind. The tips are a suggest; You don't have to give if you don't want. This situation did not have to have happened.
Greyvin Mendez.
0
John Wilding
Alajuela, Costa Rica
3.7
Verified
Half day trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on January 10, 2020 • 2 adults
The crew was great, the wind was very high, this affected the fishing. Caught 1 small red snapper. Winds were too strong to hold on station for the bite. I know we would have had a much better result if winds would have been more calm. Still was Blessed with a Great crew! Hope to be Blessed with calmer winds next time out. PURA VIDA!
0
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Sportfishing boatsCapacity
3 personsBoat length
28 ftYear built
1991Restored in
2020Boat manufacturer
BertramBoat type
SportfishingEngine model
Yamaha 250 Four StrokePowered by
1 x 250HPMax cruising speed
28 knots