Full Day Charter Fishing Aboard Colio

Hunt trophy fish in Costa Rica’s richest waters, where nature guides our day. From surface-crashing tuna to acrobatic sailfish, we adapt our tactics and target species to maximize opportunities.

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Best Day Charter Fishing in Costa Rica

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Master proven techniques while chasing trophy fish in Costa Rica’s most productive waters. Hook your own marlin, drop baits to giant tuna, and learn professional skills that last a lifetime.

Capt. Mike Hennessy

Capt. Mike Hennessy has been fishing these waters for over 30 years with his Captains and mates fishing a style that brings our guests into the whole process from rigging the baits to hooking your own fish

Come fish with us for a unique experience and become part of our family at Colio Sportfishing!

Capt. Mike Hennessy

Capt. Mike Hennessy has been fishing these waters for over 30 years with his Captains and mates fishing a style that brings our guests into the whole process from rigging the baits to hooking your own fish

Come fish with us for a unique experience and become part of our family at Colio Sportfishing!

What’s Included in your epic day on the water

8+hours of searching for amazing fish in the calm Pacific

All top-of-the-line tackle

Super yummy lunches prepared by our chef

Snacks/fresh fruit

6 large waters, 12 sodas, 12 beers

All live and dead baits rigged and ready to go!

Not included:
* Flights, ground transport, tips

Pick-up time depends on guests’ wants and weather.

Full day package


Full day (max 4 guests)

$1,750 (per day)

+13% VAT

Disclaimer:
+13% VAT, all charters and tours are subject to a 13% VAT tax in Costa Rica.

For trips longer than 3 days, please contact Capt. Mike


4 days of Fullday fishing get a 1/2day Roosterfish mission for $700 (valued at $1350)

We offer an easy way to fish some epic Southern Costa Rican waters on the fastest, safest and fishy boat in the region with your home port in Golfito, Costa Rica. FishHook Marina is located on the bay of Golfito with rooms overlooking the docks. They offer great food and dockside access to the Colio 28’ Sportfisher with all the offshore and inshore gear to get you on everything from monster Roosterfish, Tunas blowing up on bait balls, to jumbo Black Marlin eating your live tuna at the back of the boat!
Fishhook Marina rooms are $100pp double occupancy or $200 for single room option. Breakfast included. All other meals are not included.

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Epic Offshore Fishing Minutes From Launch

Step aboard Colio and within minutes you’re in the heart of Costa Rica’s most productive offshore waters. Deep ledges and pinnacles rise from the abyss just off the coast, creating perfect hunting grounds for massive black marlin, schools of yellowfin tuna, and acrobatic sailfish. No long runs required – you’re fishing premium grounds immediately. The underwater structure concentrate baitfish and predators year-round, offering anglers unprecedented access to world-class offshore action minutes from the dock.

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The Best Inshore Fishing in Costa Rica

Southern Costa Rica’s inshore waters host genuine giants, where world-record class fish lurk minutes from the dock. Monster Pacific tarpon pushing 200 pounds cruise the shoreline, while trophy roosterfish over 80 pounds patrol the rocky points. Cubera snapper exceeding 60 pounds emerge from their lairs, prepared to test the strongest tackle. Every cast has the potential for a personal best, whether it’s a 50-pound African pompano, massive grouper, or one of the countless other trophy species that call these waters home.

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Encanta La Vida Lodge is $300pp double occupancy all inclusive epic meals we do have the best chefs at the lodge food is seriously all world bring home a tuna for sushi night or a Dorado for ceviche.
Taxi to the lodge is $80 total each way up to 4 person per taxi.

Jungle tours, Waterfall tours, Night Hikes, Kayaking etc available at the lodge. You will see 4 species of monkeys, sloths, toucans, scarlet macaws and so much more in this safe but wild nature setting.

You can come as many days as you want but I recommend staying for 6-7 days fishing 4 days then enjoying the lodge and the jungle tours for the best Costa Rican experience ever!

Travel is easy just get to San Jose, Costa Rica on your favorite airline then send us your itinerary so we can get you a discounted Sansa Air fly to either Golfito or Puerto Jimenez depending on which package suites your style.

Our receptionist is very knowledgeable at making your plans easy and seamless.

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Named the best Costa Rica’s Fishing Charters of 2024 by international customer survey.

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  • Avatar Navneet Lounsberry ★★★★★ a month ago
    Thanks for great fishing and lots of laughs 😊
    Mike’s the best guy to fish with in southern Costa Rica. Can’t wait for the next adventure!

  • Avatar Bettina Fulford ★★★★★ 2 months ago
    Amazing time!!! We got tuna, rooster, fish, Marlin, snapper. I have never caught that many fish on one boat before it was amazing! Captain was so professional and extremely safe and very knowledgeable of the area. Everything was taken … More care of.
    Definitely going back 👍

  • Avatar Andy Pruter ★★★★★ a month ago
    Fishing on the Colio in next level! The knowledge of captain and crew is enough on its own but combined with state of the art electronics elevates the success rate to the ridiculous.
    Helpful and patient with some of our less experienced
    … More group ensured smiles and high fives. Good humor and the ability to quickly change tactics made for an unforgettable fishing trip for my family.
    We will be back for more!

Frequently asked questions

The magic of Costa Rica is that we have deep water super close to the coastline which creates incredible upwelling and bait schools all year long. Inshore fishing from Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, Snook, Jacks, pompano, amberjack, grouper and even some monster Tarpon have made a showing up to 200lbs!
Offshore we have all the cool big fish as well some are a bit seasonal but all can be caught any day of the year. Black and Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Dorado. Our tuna schools are in the southern zone every month of the year with no comercial tuna fleet it is the best it’s ever been!

We take pride in all our tackle from the best Shimano and Daiwa rods and reels. We take pride in our food as well with fresh fruit, snacks and amazing lunches. Drinks we pack 12 beers, waters and sodas. If you want more beer let us know so we can work that out before the charter.

We have space for extra rods in the rocket launchers, bring your best spinning rod to throw poppers to Roosterfish and big Tunas.

We love to teach everyone no matter your skill level the magic of fishing in Costa Rica. Our crew is kid friendly there is no stress and the fishing is great from small species to monster fish depending what our guests want to catch.

Colio Sportfishing we offer Full day ans ½ day fishing charter trips, dolphin/whale tours and sunset trips basically whatever you want to do in style, we are ready.

Colio Sportfishing is partnered with the marina lodge and our jungle lodge both with easy access to the boat and a quick trip to the fishing grounds. We offer packages for both lodges just let us know what you like and we will make the dream trip happen.

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Our Partners

I would like to “Thank” our partners and sponsors of Colio Sportfishing for all the great products ans support that help us deliver the absolute best program and to consistently stay on the fish with quality and dependability.