FADs fishing in Costa Rica

FAD Fishing in Costa Rica (Fish Aggregating Device) is a man made device in the form of buoys in different sizes. They attracts different Pelagic Fish such as Marlin, Yellow Fin Tuna, Dorado, Mackerel, Wahoo, Jack Crevalle and more. These devices are in the form of buoys places around the Ocean. Predator fish such as Yellow Fin Tuna and Marlin gathers around these FADs to feed the smaller fish that finds home around these buoys.

FAD Fishing in Costa Rica has become one of the main sought sports for many anglers looking to target double digit Marlin and due to the diverse species that are found in the Pacific Coast, there is no doubt Costa Rica has remained the most sought fishing destination.
Seamounts and FAD fishing trips are provided on large comfortable Sportfishing boats over multi day live-aboard trips to what is considered the BEST Blue Marlin Fishing on the planet!  Double digit Blue Marlin releases are regularly recorded and this is the number 1 place in the world for you to attempt to catch a Blue Marlin on the Fly.  There are many different FADs positioned at different differences and your captain will plan the trip around which FADs he thinks will produce the best bite.  Some of the popular FADs are located between 63 & 130 miles Offshore from Quepos. ​​

Typical schedule for FAD Fishing in Costa Rica ​

  • Depart from Marina Pez Vela, Quepos the day before between 5-10pm
  • Day 1 - fish all day (approx 12 hours, 6am-6pm) 
  • Day 2 - fish all day (approx 12 hours, 6am-6pm) and then commence journey back to Quepos​
  • Arrive at Marina Pez Vela, early the following morning

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

Marina Pez Vela, Quepos Fleet:

Multi day FAD/Seamount trips aboard Caribsea:
​2 Nights/1 Day Fishing = $3,250
3 Nights/2 Days Fishing = $6,000
4 Nights/3 Days Fishing = $8,500

Caribsea 46' Guthrie

  • Classic 46' Sportfishing boat with an excellent history here in Costa Rica
  • Fish with Capt. Glen Morales Campos and his fantastic crew Jorge & Gilberto
  • Top of the line Shimano Conventional Equipment & Cabo Spinning
  • Full Bathroom
  • The boat is equipped with cooker, fridge, air conditioning
  • Maximum 4 Anglers for FADs trip
Multi day FAD/Seamount trips aboard Tranquilo:
​3 nights/2 Days Fishing = $9,000
4 nights/3 Days Fishing = $12,000
5 nights/4 Days Fishing = $15,000

Tranquilo 57' Spencer

  • 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
  • Top of the line electronics, Shimano Talica Billfish Concept Reels, SquidNation dredges and teasers
  • Full bathroom, two staterooms with 4 beds in total
  • The boat is equipped with a water maker, ice maker, air conditioning and hot water. ​ 
  • ​Maximum 4 Anglers for FADs trip