COSTA RICA FADS FISHING - BEST BLUE MARLIN FISHING ON THE PLANET!


​​If you have always wanted to catch a Marlin, you have got to make a trip to the Marlin FADs.  The Marlin FAD Fishing off the coast of Costa Rica has attracted a global reputation in the Sport Fishing world for having the best Blue Marlin bite on the planet, with double digit Marlin releases per day not uncommon when the bite is on. FAD or 'Fish Aggregating Device', is an artificial semi-submerged floating reef which has been deployed to attract bait-fish and their predators, mainly Marlin....lots of them!
FAD/Seamount trips are provided on large, comfortable Sport Fishing boats during multi day live-a-board trips.
There are many different FADs deployed off the coast of Costa Rica and based on recent reports your captain will plan the trip around which FADs he thinks will produce the best bite over the course of your trip.  The primary FADs are located between 60 & 130 miles Offshore from Quepos. ​​ Blue Marlin is the primary target, however, Striped Marlin, Sailfish & Black Marlin all make an appearance too and a 'Grand Slam' is a real possibility on a FAD trip and you can expect to come across Yellow Fin Tuna & Dorado also.  Peak FAD season is considered May to October, however, there have been solid catch reports posted during every month of the year so you really can make the trip at any time.  

COSTA RICA FAD FISHING - SCHEDULE

  • Day 1 - Depart Marina Pez Vela, Quepos between 5-10pm & chug overnight to the Fishing grounds
  • Day 2 - Fish all day (approx 12 hours, 6am-6pm) 
  • Day 3 - fish all day (approx 12 hours, 6am-6pm) & commence overnight journey back to Quepos​
  • Day 4 - Arrive at Marina Pez Vela, Quepos before 6am the following morning
*Choose a trip duration of 1, 2, 3 or 4 days Fishing 

Costa Rica Marlin FAD Fishing - Boats

Caribsea 46' Guthrie

Multi day FAD/Seamount trips aboard 46' Caribsea:
​2 Nights/1 Day Fishing = US$3,250
3 Nights/2 Days Fishing = US$6,000
4 Nights/3 Days Fishing = US$8,500
  • Classic 46' Guthrie Sport Fishing boat with excellent history
  • Fish with Capt. Glen Morales Campos & his fantastic crew Jorge & Gilberto
  • Excellent tackle: Shimano & Penn reels, Custom rods
  • Air-conditioning, hot water, full kitchen & bathroom
  • Full safety equipment, life-raft, life-jackets, flares, first-aid  
  • Radar, GPS, Fish-Finder, AIS system, Radio, Satellite phone
  • Maximum 4 Anglers for FAD trips


Trip Includes
  • 3 meals per day, fresh fruit, snacks, bottled water, soft drinks, beers
  • All fishing tackle, bait, ice
  • Comfortable sleeping quarters for 4 Anglers
  • Air-conditioning, hot water, full bathroom

Tranquilo 57' Spencer

Multi day FAD/Seamount trips aboard 57' Tranquilo:
​3 nights/2 Days Fishing = US$9,500
4 nights/3 Days Fishing = US$12,500
5 nights/4 Days Fishing = US$15,500
  • Tranquilo is one of the top boats in Central America - proven tournament winners
  • Fish with Capt. Victor Julio Lopez, one of the most successful captains in Central America
  • Full Safety equipment & the latest navigation electronics
  • Top quality tackle including Shimano Talica Billfish reels
  • Squidnation dredges & teasers
  • Full bathroom, two staterooms with 4 beds in total
  • Air-conditioning, water maker, ice maker & hot water ​ 
  • ​Maximum 4 Anglers for FADs trip

Trip Includes
  • 3 meals per day, fresh fruit, snacks, bottled water, soft drinks, beers
  • All fishing tackle, bait, ice
  • Comfortable sleeping quarters for 4 Anglers
  • Air-conditioning, hot water, full bathroom