Go Fish Costa Rica
Go Fish Costa Rica
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Go Fish Costa Rica is your fishing authority. You have arrived at your one stop shop for all things fishing, and other tours in Costa Rica. Costa Rica has long been amongst the top traveling angler destinations on the planet for good reason; we set more IGFA records annually than many countries have on the books. Costa Rica offers the traveling and vacation angler a far superior experience than any other Central American destination. The country is safe, the people are friendly and the fishing is legendary. Go Fish Costa Rica prides itself on the providing anglers with the resources necessary to book the ultimate trip. Whether it be a serious "fishing" trip or setting up a trip for the family, we have you covered. We've been putting ordinary anglers on extraordinary fish for years. By working with us we can assure you the experience of a lifetime; one that meets or exceeds your expectations. We are truly the Costa Rica Fishing Authority an have but one goal: put our folks on fish!
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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2024
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Marilyn P
4 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Incredible company to work with.
We are here now for a month (My husband and I) and have used this company every time we visit and have always been very happy with the personal service we receive.
We met another couple on the beach and they invited us along for an afternoon catamaran cruise which we accepted and was looking forward to it however they were unable to get us all on the trip as they were full. I had said that we would call our go to people and see what they were able to do and low and behold they were able to get us onto the same cruise the other company had said they could not. This company knows anyone and everyone and are able to certainly get things done when others can’t.
Don’t waste your time searching for a company, take my word for it, you’ll not regret it and if you return they will remember you they are very personal and treat you like family.
We will always use and recommend them when we can.
We are here now for a month (My husband and I) and have used this company every time we visit and have always been very happy with the personal service we receive.
We met another couple on the beach and they invited us along for an afternoon catamaran cruise which we accepted and was looking forward to it however they were unable to get us all on the trip as they were full. I had said that we would call our go to people and see what they were able to do and low and behold they were able to get us onto the same cruise the other company had said they could not. This company knows anyone and everyone and are able to certainly get things done when others can’t.
Don’t waste your time searching for a company, take my word for it, you’ll not regret it and if you return they will remember you they are very personal and treat you like family.
We will always use and recommend them when we can.
Written February 9, 2024
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Marilyn....
We thank you for your kind words and in all fairness the company we got you out on does have 2 boats to work with so it was just the luck of the draw that everything worked out. We hope you enjoy the remaining time here and if we can be of anymore help just let us know.
Give our best to the Hubby.
Steve, Liisa and the rest of the Go Fish team.
Written February 14, 2024
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Julio
3 contributions
Jan 2023
The crew was amazing. We flew in from Arenal to Tamarindo, and Steve picked us up from the airport, and drove us to the boat. I had also forgot my glasses at the hotel, and Steve let me borrow pair of his for the trip. They were very helpful, and explained everything to us in detail. My friends and I had never been fishing before, and the crew explained to us how to reel in the fish, correctly, when they were on the line. We caught 9 Mahi Mahi in about 4 hours. It was amazing, and I would highly recommend to book through Go Fish Costa Rica if you're planning a fishing trip in Costa Rica
Written February 14, 2023
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Balderasj1210....
The fact that you all had never been fishing before, you flew across the country to do it, we had to make sure that we tried our best to get you onto the fish and am so glad we did and the fish cooperated that day. Thanks so much for allowing us to be a part of this adventure and hope to one day see you back here.
Give our best to the other guys and wishing you great things for 2023.
Steve, Liisa and everyone in between.
Written February 15, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Courtney B
3 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
My kids (11 and 13), a friend and I spent 2 days on shore and off shore fishing with Go Fish. The crew was highly skilled, very fun and engaging, and customized the experience for our group. The fishing was challenging in the best way, and we caught marlin, tuna, wahoo and even had a few sharks on the line. Coordination couldn't have been easier, and Tyler made the experience seamless, including recommending a restaurant that turned our haul into delicious ceviche and fish and chips. We will be back!
Written February 2, 2025
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Courtney & Family
On behalf of all of us here at Go Fish we would like to thank you for trusting us with your family and your fishing needs.
We love hearing of the kids getting out and having fun, after all they are our future.
So thanks again and please give our best to the family.
Tyler and the Go Fish team
Written February 3, 2025
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Nicole H
3 contributions
Jan 2022
We purchased this as a package with Ducks Unlimited because we trusted DU to provide a safe and positive environment for my husband's 50th birthday bucket list trip considering it was overseas. We could not have been happier! Steve and Liisa, the owners of Go Fish Costa Rica are top notch. They accommodated our requests when our group size grew for both our lodging and size of fishing vessel. Our Captain and first mate were bilingual and never stopped working to provide my husband with his dream catch, a striped Marlin even when the conditions were not the best. They were fun yet always getting the job done. They detoured so we could see humpback whales and at the end of the day we returned to the harbor in a huge pod of dolphins that played in the wake and bow of the boat. The experience was beautiful. We stayed extra days and Liisa set us up with all the extra activities we could ask for with people and companies they know personally that also included our transportation. We zip lined through the mountains on a local family's property of 600 acres and 9 zip lines. Our tour guides were fun and interactive. The next day we did the 4 hour ATV trip that Liisa recommended as her favorite with our bilingual guide Janier. This was the BEST way to see all the area had to offer. He took us through towns, beaches, by beautiful homes, through a small river, and up into the mountains. He even took us to a local lunch place right on the beach. He was our guide for horseback riding the next day and took us to a local's beach earlier in the morning so we could run and play for a couple hours with the beach practically to ourselves. When we mentioned off handedly that we would love to see a Costa Rican waterfall he arranged with Liisa to take us into the mountains for a glorious hike that ended up at a huge mineral spring waterfall that is too exquisite to even describe. The blue of the water within the rocks was that of movies or novels. When we told Janier we would like actual local food he set us up that day with breakfast and lunch at his local favorites in the nearby towns. I just can't say enough of how wonderful our trip was. Liisa and Steve met us each morning before we embarked on each new adventure and followed up by email/text message each evening to make sure we were happy with our experience. There is a reason DU uses their company. We will be back! We have other species of fish to catch and waterfalls to chase. Thank you Steve and Liisa with Go Fish Costa Rica!!!!!
Written January 23, 2022
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Nicole & Gang...
First of all, thank you for supporting the Ducks Unlimited organization as we have been proud members for over 25+ years now and believe in their cause and have been hosting people such as yourselves for over 12+ years now down here in Costa Rica.
We are so happy to have met you all and are even happier that we were able to be a part of your Costa Rica experience.
Until your return, stay safe, and please give our best to the others, Great People for sure.
Steve, Liisa, and all of us here at Go Fish
Written January 24, 2022
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Jessica C
Grand Rapids, MI28 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
Steve & Liisa was able to provide us with a full week of booked entertainment from fishing, local restaurant and bar recommendations, shopping and ATV riding! We had an amazing time in CR! Reach out to Go Gosh Costa Rica if you are in the Tamarindo area, you will NOT be disappointed, there is something for everyone!
Written July 8, 2023
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F461QIjessicac,,,,
We thank you for choosing to allow us to facilitate these things during your recent stay and am so happy that you all had a fun time here.
See you next trip.
Steve, Liisa and the whole Go Fish Team
Written July 10, 2023
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Vagablond
Santa Cruz, Costa Rica6 contributions
Jul 2020
We are living here in Costa Rica during the pandemic and we were desperate for a day out on the water. We really needed to feel safe, so after some careful research, we went with Go Fish, a company we'd used before. They took all precautions, going above and beyond in this difficult time to make everyone in my family feel comfortable.
It was awesome- just what we needed! The adults enjoyed catching some fish, the kids really enjoyed seeing some dolphins, and we all enjoyed some family snorkel time with a gorgeous Costa Rican sunset.
I'm a travel writer with a lot of experience, and I highly recommend the personalized touch of Steve and Liisa. You won't be sorry, you'll just regret not going sooner.
It was awesome- just what we needed! The adults enjoyed catching some fish, the kids really enjoyed seeing some dolphins, and we all enjoyed some family snorkel time with a gorgeous Costa Rican sunset.
I'm a travel writer with a lot of experience, and I highly recommend the personalized touch of Steve and Liisa. You won't be sorry, you'll just regret not going sooner.
Written July 28, 2020
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O2952RXrachelw,,,,,,We are so glad that you and your family enjoyed your time with us. We are all going through some unprecedented times but believe we have everything in place so families such as yours feel comfortable getting out with us.
Hopefully this all will pass soon and again we appreciate you putting your trust in us.
Steve & Liisa
Written July 29, 2020
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Eric H
Meridian, ID2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Unbelievable experience I know our 8 year old will never forget! Could not recommend Go Fishing more. From reasonable transportation (we saw other companies charging almost double what Go Fishing charged), easy and on time pickup, our crew Daniel and Carlos were amazing. We caught a variety of fish and my 8 year old didn’t want our trip to end!
Every piece of the process and communication was perfect.
When we are back in Costa Rica we will be planning out next fishing trip with Go Fishing!
Every piece of the process and communication was perfect.
When we are back in Costa Rica we will be planning out next fishing trip with Go Fishing!
Written July 21, 2022
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Eric H,,,,
We try our best to always get you, our clients onto the fish and when we hear about how we made the day for an 8yr old boy it melts our heart. We appreciate you taking the time to post a review and thank you for trusting our operation with your family and for posting the pictures of the proud boy catching a Rooster in which SO MANY men have tried.
Steve, Liisa and everyone here at Go Fish.
Written July 22, 2022
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Anna-Lisa I
4 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
What an amazing experience!! First we booked a sport fishing trip and then an ATV excursion. Liisa and Steve took care of everything, right from arranging transportation to and from the excursions to checking in during and after each adventure!
The charter was so much fun! The captain and crew were professional, knowledgeable and they did everything they could to make sure we hooked into fish and had a great time.
The ATV experience was awesome! Our guide took us to different beaches and through some great trails. He shared interesting facts about the area and made us feel safe and well taken care of the entire time.
If your looking for some adventure book with Go Fish Costa Rica! You won’t be disappointed!
The charter was so much fun! The captain and crew were professional, knowledgeable and they did everything they could to make sure we hooked into fish and had a great time.
The ATV experience was awesome! Our guide took us to different beaches and through some great trails. He shared interesting facts about the area and made us feel safe and well taken care of the entire time.
If your looking for some adventure book with Go Fish Costa Rica! You won’t be disappointed!
Written April 15, 2022
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Isselal97,,,,
We so much appreciate your kind words and am happy to have met you both. I believe you have gotten the CR bug and have a feeling you will be back so when that happens be sure to look us up. We'll be here.
Liisa, Steve & all of us here @ GO FISH Costa Rica
Written April 16, 2022
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Kenny H
Baton Rouge, LA3 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
After reading the reviews we chose Gofishcr for a charter which is run by Lisa and Steve. Connected with Steve and explained we had two 20 year old young ladies who wanted to bottom fish, as our last charter in Maui was “boring”. Steve convinced us that the bottom bite was “hit and miss” and instead strongly recommended an offshore trip. We booked 3/4 day and was allowed to increase to a full day if we wanted while on the water. Capt. Michael and crew were excellent. Hour cruise to the fishing ground, 20 minutes trolling, hit on a mahi, unhooked. 15 minutes later, reel screaming - 40 minute fight - landed and released 200# Blue Marlin. Later another Mahi hook and landed. Got in a school of yellowfin, both girls were hooked-up at the same time. Trolling in, another mahi landed. Could not have had a better time, drinks were plenty and cold and lunch on the water was fantastic. If you plan to fish Tamarindo, call/email Lisa and Steve and listen to their advice!!!
Written December 20, 2021
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kennyh986... To bad your shoulder was acting up because it looked like you would have had a great time hauling in all these fish but the girls did an amazing job out there, I always say that the Ladies Rock.
We very much appreciate you trusting us with your fishing plans and we hope to see you back one day (Once your shoulder heals) and we can get you back out there.
Thanks Again.
Steve, Liisa and all of us here at Go Fish Costa Rica.
Written December 22, 2021
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Lewis H
3 contributions
Jul 2022
It took some work to talk my wife into going on this excursion with the 6 of us (2 teens and 2 twin 7-year olds, but it was so worth it. Steve was so responsive and worked so hard to make sure we were set up with the best boat and crew for our specific family's needs. Steve got on the phone with us on a couple separate occasions to patiently answer all of our questions and help us feel comfortable with the trip.
We all loved our Captain and crew and they worked so hard to ensure we had a great time. Captain Michael even customized the excursion in order to help our twins get off to a strong start. We all had an awesome time and are so grateful to Steve, Liisa and the entire Go Fish Costa Rica team. Should we make our way back, we will definitely be booking with Go Fish Costa Rica!! Couldn't be happier!!
We all loved our Captain and crew and they worked so hard to ensure we had a great time. Captain Michael even customized the excursion in order to help our twins get off to a strong start. We all had an awesome time and are so grateful to Steve, Liisa and the entire Go Fish Costa Rica team. Should we make our way back, we will definitely be booking with Go Fish Costa Rica!! Couldn't be happier!!
Written July 17, 2022
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lewishE4273XO
So happy to hear that everything paid off and our plan came together. We look forward to perhaps seeing you back one day. Please give our best to the family.
Steve, Liisa and everyone in between.
Written July 18, 2022
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Can we keep the fish we catch? Is there a local business in Tamarindo that will vacuum seal and freeze filets so we can bring them back home?
Written November 21, 2019
You can keep all edible fish, Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo etc, all billfish & rooster are live release. If fishing with us our mates will clean and bag your catch for you but remember to talk to them prior so they know and it is customary to share with the crew but only if you have enough for yourself.
Clients that take their fish back home simply bag them up (zip-lock) and freeze them solid, and take on the plane (checked baggage) in a good cooler. There is a deli in town that sometimes will vacuum seal for a small fee when he has the time.
Hope this info helps.
Steve
Written November 21, 2019
It sounds like you had a nice time. What is the cost to go fishing? How long is it? and what time do you go out? Is there a phone # or email I can contact them?
How's the weather now?
I appreciate your help.
Thank you.
Written May 4, 2018
Sorry for the late response as I just saw this. We can be reached via email and all these links are on our page giving you access to our email & website.
Boats go out daily starting at 7:00 am and come back in around noon for 1/2 day or 2:00 pm for 3/4 days or 4 pm for full days.
Cost's vary depending on the boat.
Weather is HOT, 95 deg
Hope this helps.
Steve
Written May 8, 2018
I will be in tamarind from may 23rd through the 30th can I get in with other fisherman and go out looking for my 1st blue marlin
Written March 25, 2018
Richard
I got your email and will keep you posted if another person has the same inquiry.
Steve
Written March 25, 2018
How many people can the boat hold comfortably? How much for a half, and full day charter?
Written March 26, 2016
It depends on the boat. Please email me (or go to my website) and it will give you more answers.
Thanks
Steve
Written March 26, 2016
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