CR Fishing Charters
CR Fishing Charters
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Huck K
Chandler, AZ329 contributions
May 2022
I highly recommend this charter service. Pricing is transparent and there are no games, what you read on their website is what you get. Booking and making a deposit were easy. You’ll meet Jon (not sure if he’s the owner, but he seemed to be running the show) on the beach in front of restaurant El Chiringuito, pay him the remaining balance in cash (dollars) and off you go. Tip: there is no dock so wear shoes you’re okay getting wet, as you’ll be taking a panga from the beach to the boat you booked. Also, launching the panga can be an adventure if the waves aren’t cooperating so be prepared to get a little wet. In other words, put your phone away and be mindful of anything on you that you don’t want to get wet. Our guide Coto was super cool despite the slow fishing day. He never stopped working to put us on the fish and it paid off with a very nice Yellowfin Tuna. Another nice touch is the complimentary beer, soda and water on board.
Written May 15, 2022
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Thank you vey much fro your review. We will continue doing our best to provide wonderful experiences.
Written June 6, 2022
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Jason W
3 contributions
Dec 2021
My family of four booked a half day inland fishing charter on Christmas morning. Capt. Francisco we there with the dink ready to pick us up on time. Boat was well stocked with snacks, soda, water and beer. Once out of the protected area, Francisco wasted no time getting us rigged and bait out. He was very helpful and gave excellent instructions on how to get the fish in with out losing it. Trolling was not producing so he put us on fish with a gig. He did not disappoint, we hooked about a 7 lbs red snapper in no time. Hooked a huge jack tuna, I just could not get him in the boat before he spit it out. By the end of our half day we had a 7lb red snapper, 15lb red snapper (a record for me) beautiful tuna and a 5lb wahoo. Francisco cleaned and prepped our fish and even delivering the big snapper to Walters for our dinner.
If you are looking for a luxury cruse, this is not you guy. If you want to put fish in the boat, Capt Francisco is your man. We will be back!
If you are looking for a luxury cruse, this is not you guy. If you want to put fish in the boat, Capt Francisco is your man. We will be back!
Written January 12, 2022
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cryerson
Cheyenne, WY8 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
This was the best half-day fishing trip I’ve ever been on. Six Mahi-mahi one the boat (including the monster son landed); six more plus a sailfish released. Twice we had 3 fish on at once.
Written November 22, 2022
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Carrie King
14 contributions
Nov 2021 • Solo
Admittedly, I am not an avid fisherman. My husband loves deep sea fishing and his enthusiasm rubbed off on me. We booked a full day charter, had mahi mahi brought in within the first hour of trolling. The deckhand and Capitan helped to show me the ropes, so before long, I was bringing in my own yellow fin tuna and mahi mahi. Our final count was 6 mahi mahi and 8 tunas, but who's counting? 😉
At one point, we were in a pod of hundreds of wild dolphins, bringing in two tuna at a time. The fish were cleaned on the spot and the boat stayed spotless between cleanings.
A marlin got away from us, but that's small potatoes compared to the memories we made.
Make sure to pack sunscreen, have a nice full belly, and stay hydrated. We were out on a relatively calm day, but you've gotta work to earn those sea legs!
Definitely make it a point to spend a day on the water with these guys, you won't regret it! 🎣🐟
At one point, we were in a pod of hundreds of wild dolphins, bringing in two tuna at a time. The fish were cleaned on the spot and the boat stayed spotless between cleanings.
A marlin got away from us, but that's small potatoes compared to the memories we made.
Make sure to pack sunscreen, have a nice full belly, and stay hydrated. We were out on a relatively calm day, but you've gotta work to earn those sea legs!
Definitely make it a point to spend a day on the water with these guys, you won't regret it! 🎣🐟
Written November 29, 2021
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Daniel A
6 contributions
Sep 2020 • Friends
We actually visited in September of 2018. Had an absolutely amazing trip with these guys. Would highly recommend using them for your deep sea fishing excursion. Jimmy and Alex were great on the boat. Arrangements for the day were incredibly easy and communication was clear. Definitely an unforgettable trip. It was a slow morning, but jimmy and Alex did everything they could to help us catch something, and in the end we snagged a giant marlin.
Deep sea fishing had been on my bucket list for a long time, and these guys did not disappoint.
Deep sea fishing had been on my bucket list for a long time, and these guys did not disappoint.
Written May 4, 2021
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Chandra Rose
2 contributions
Jun 2022
Our captain Alex and first mate, Chalupa, knew exactly what they were doing and where to take us. I chartered the Cabo Express for my boyfriend for Father’s Day and we brought his adult daughter and teenage son along for a day of family fun hoping to catch a fish or two. After going about 20 miles out to sea and dropping the lines, I decided to get violently sea sick!!
Luckily, Alex and Chalupa were happy to take the rest of the crew back out after dropping my defeated and lame a** back off at shore and they all headed back out. They ended up catching a 200 lb Marlin!! What a day and everyone came back ecstatic (and exhausted) from catching the big kahuna.
Jon (the owner ?) was super professional and responsive from first contact and made payment really easy. I had offered to pay Jon for the extra hour or so they were out but he never charged me. Would absolutely recommend CR Fishing Charter!!
Luckily, Alex and Chalupa were happy to take the rest of the crew back out after dropping my defeated and lame a** back off at shore and they all headed back out. They ended up catching a 200 lb Marlin!! What a day and everyone came back ecstatic (and exhausted) from catching the big kahuna.
Jon (the owner ?) was super professional and responsive from first contact and made payment really easy. I had offered to pay Jon for the extra hour or so they were out but he never charged me. Would absolutely recommend CR Fishing Charter!!
Written June 29, 2022
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Greg11B
Chicago, IL1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Family
What a great day out on the water from Tamarindo. I set up our 3/4 day trip with Jon and he was able to accommodate our group of 8 which had a last minute addition. Our Captain Frank and Mate Mario were friendly and took care of everything. With a mix of experienced and novices fishing we could not have asked for better results. We landed a Mahi, four Sailfish, and a Marlin! We also had the good fortune to witness a Superpod of dolphins. They put on a show for about an hour. The boat had plenty of food and refreshments for our day. We would highly recommend CR Fishing Charters for your trip.
Written January 9, 2020
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Kristen F
Jenison, MI7 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
We did 2 days l, one inshore and one deep sea, and had a wonderful time. We caught Rooster, Jack, Barricuda, and Red Snapper inshore. Deep Sea we caught 2 Marlin, Mahi Mahi, and 4 Tuna. We followed a pod of 40+ dolphins. The team hustled like crazy and was amazing with our boys. Easily one of our favorite days!
Written December 25, 2022
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Kelsey L
Denver, CO7 contributions
Oct 2021
I was on a chartered trip with 7 of my buddies and we were told that morning we were going to be fishing for Mahi Mahi, and boy did we find some! Huge swells that day (woke up to some stormy looking skies) and some of us got sea sick (but hey, that's all part of the adventure, right??)
Once we found our honey hole after a slow start, 4/8 of us caught beautiful Mahi Mahi! We really had a great time! The captain, David I believe was his name, and his guy Carlos, who was on the fishing deck with us all day and worked SO hard to help us hook some great fish! Definitely an experience that I will never forget! I recommend these guys. Only downside to the day was losing some of the electrical onboard and the toilet didn't work ... but all things aside, it was a great trip!
Once we found our honey hole after a slow start, 4/8 of us caught beautiful Mahi Mahi! We really had a great time! The captain, David I believe was his name, and his guy Carlos, who was on the fishing deck with us all day and worked SO hard to help us hook some great fish! Definitely an experience that I will never forget! I recommend these guys. Only downside to the day was losing some of the electrical onboard and the toilet didn't work ... but all things aside, it was a great trip!
Written November 11, 2021
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Chad L
Tamarindo, Costa Rica8 contributions
Jan 2020
Epic fishing day! Johnny and the crew knew exactly where to find the fish. We caught 5 Dorado/Mahi and 8 Yellowfin Tuna! So delicious. We also saw hundreds and hundreds of dolphins and seabirds, and lunch was tasty. Don't hesitate to book with these guys!
Written January 27, 2020
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Wendy F
St. Catharines, Canada19 contributions
l will be in tamarindo starting next week Wednesday l will be the only one of the group fishing hoping to share a small boat half day fishing with others what is cost per person and is it possible to fish with others as well Brian
CR_FishingCharters
Tamarindo, Costa Rica23 contributions
Hello Brian
Thanks for your interest. We have a shared charter on January 27. We are happy to include you. You can send me a private message for more details.
All the best
Jon