Charter Operator
CR Fishing Charters

Member since April 2018 Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Background
Jon and his wife moved to Tamarindo from the city in 2006. Tamarindo is a surfing town and back then the captain realized that surfing is not his thing. Instead, he instantly fell in love with fishing. Capt. Jon has fished the entire Pacific coast of Costa Rica since then, from Golfito (near Panama) to the Bat Islands (near Nicaragua). He has developed many friendships through this wonderful sport and has met great captains on each fishing location on the amazing Pacific coast. Now, the captain runs a successful fishing operation based in Tamarindo representing some of the best captains and crews on the best fishing locations of Costa Rica.

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Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Background
Jon and his wife moved to Tamarindo from the city in 2006. Tamarindo is a surfing town and back then the captain realized that surfing is not his thing. Instead, he instantly fell in love with fishing. Capt. Jon has fished the entire Pacific coast of Costa Rica since then, from Golfito (near Panama) to the Bat Islands (near Nicaragua). He has developed many friendships through this wonderful sport and has met great captains on each fishing location on the amazing Pacific coast. Now, the captain runs a successful fishing operation based in Tamarindo representing some of the best captains and crews on the best fishing locations of Costa Rica.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(12 reviews)
Tamarindo
Trips from US $640
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(89 reviews)
Tamarindo
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,440
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(16 reviews)
Playa Flamingo
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,808
Excellent
4.3 / 5
(7 reviews)
Herradura
Trips from US $3,150
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(3 reviews)
Tamarindo
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,130
Very good
3.7 / 5
(2 reviews)
Tamarindo
Trips from US $975
Playa Flamingo
Trips from US $775
Poor
1.0 / 5
(1 review)
Herradura
Trips from US $3,051
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Tamarindo
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $847

Customer reviews

Beoordelingsoverzicht
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 133 reviews
Boot
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (127)
Great day of fishing when nobody else was catching
Mega yellowfin tuna.
Tamarando Sailfish
+124
Beoordeling van Vissers
113
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
89%
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Gary K.

The captain canceled

GECONTROLEERD   NIEUW  November 28, 2025
The charter operation canceled 5 days after the trip date.
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Wilson R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Great boat and experience for whole family!

GECONTROLEERD   3/4 Day Trip on Juni 10, 2025
Fished with whole family, 8 people ranging from grandparents to our youngest who is 8, and we were on our first sailfish with...
Wilson R. raadt CR Fishing Charters โ€“ Riviera 38' aan
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Wilson R. raadt CR Fishing Charters โ€“ Riviera 38' aan
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Fred D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Great trip,would book again.

GECONTROLEERD   3/4 Day Trip on Juli 21, 2025
Had a great time with the captain and crew. Went out in the Sea Cruz with Captain Alex. Crew handled absolutely everything...
Fred D. raadt 35' Cabo Express โ€“ Tamarindo Beach aan
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Fred D. raadt 35' Cabo Express โ€“ Tamarindo Beach aan
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Judson F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Great boat, great crew, well worth it

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) on Maart 9, 2025
We booked a 4 hour morning tour that took place last weekend (March 2025). Whole process was well organized and prompt. Met...
Judson F. raadt 35' Cabo Express โ€“ Tamarindo Beach aan
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Judson F. raadt 35' Cabo Express โ€“ Tamarindo Beach aan
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Scott J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Great day of fishing when nobody else was catching

GECONTROLEERD   3/4 Day Trip on Juni 20, 2025
Was a great day fishing out of Taramindo.ย  Well organized and fantastic crew.ย  Brought family out on a three-quarter day...
Scott J. raadt CR Fishing Charters โ€“ 34' Center Console aan
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