Charter Operator
Fishing Lake Arenal

Member since January 2019 La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Background
Dear Valued Clients, Since September 2025, while my father, Marc Delvaux, is in the hospital, I, Phillip Delvaux, will manage all bookings and administration for our Lake Arenal fishing tours. Please contact me directly for inquiries or reservations. Marc, known as “El Belga,” has been fishing Lake Arenal for 30 years, turning his passion into a trusted business since moving to Costa Rica in 1981. Our lead captain, Erwin, who’s fished with Marc for five years, will guide your tours, using Marc’s proven techniques to ensure a great experience. For bookings, reach out to me. Our captains’ contact details are available upon request. Thank you for your support, and we wish Marc a speedy recovery. Best, Phillip Delvaux
Techniques
I offer spinning and baitcasting Rods and like casting in the early morning and late afternoon and trolling and jigging when it gets to warm and fish go to deeper waters. I also fish with life bait when water color requires it.

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La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Background
Dear Valued Clients, Since September 2025, while my father, Marc Delvaux, is in the hospital, I, Phillip Delvaux, will manage all bookings and administration for our Lake Arenal fishing tours. Please contact me directly for inquiries or reservations. Marc, known as “El Belga,” has been fishing Lake Arenal for 30 years, turning his passion into a trusted business since moving to Costa Rica in 1981. Our lead captain, Erwin, who’s fished with Marc for five years, will guide your tours, using Marc’s proven techniques to ensure a great experience. For bookings, reach out to me. Our captains’ contact details are available upon request. Thank you for your support, and we wish Marc a speedy recovery. Best, Phillip Delvaux
Techniques
I offer spinning and baitcasting Rods and like casting in the early morning and late afternoon and trolling and jigging when it gets to warm and fish go to deeper waters. I also fish with life bait when water color requires it.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(205 reviews)
La Fortuna
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $175

Customer reviews

Beoordelingsoverzicht
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 205 reviews
Boot
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (257)
October fishing trip
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Great Day on Lake Arenal
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Beoordeling van Vissers
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
83%
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Erica D.
Hudson, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Must do experience when visiting the Arenal area!

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) on Juli 17, 2023
We went on a 1/2 day trip with Capt Marc, caught a bunch of beautiful fish, and had an absolute blast! He recommended that...
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Arthur F.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Grat day on the water

GECONTROLEERD   Full Day Trip on April 10, 2024
The captain was very knowledgeable and as well was his mate.ย  They both worked very hard providing a great fishing experience.ย ...
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Darren C.
Galena, KS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Half day trip with Captain Marc

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Trip (AM) on Mei 22, 2023
Had an awesome half day trip on lake Arenal. Fishing was little slow but my wife and I still managed to land 12 fish including...
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Clifton T.
Schertz, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Sunset Lake Arenal Cruise with Captain Marc

GECONTROLEERD   Volcano/Sunset Tour on Mei 17, 2023
Had a great boat ride, volcano viewing, and best of all, fish catching trip with Captain Marc. Caught rainbow bass, jaguars,...
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Ron W.
Marysville, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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They were great communicators and gave us a trip of a lifetime we caught some hogs! He fished very hard used every tool in...
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