Fishing with local captains on the Caribbean

Fishing tours from Puerto Viejo put you on a traditional boat with captains who work these waters year round. The day is about local species and coastal knowledge, whether you have fished before or this is your first time on a boat.

Plan 4 to 6 hours and a small group, usually up to 6 people per boat. Book ahead through Blessed House so the captain can match tide, weather, and the kind of outing you want.

Mornings are often calmer. The light on the water is better for seeing birds and the line of the coast from Cahuita toward Manzanillo. Sunscreen, a hat, and a dry bag matter more than fancy gear.

Catch depends on season and luck. The captains will tell you what is running. Eat what you keep when you can, and release what you should. That is how this coast stays a fishing coast.

If the swell is wrong, we move the day. A good captain would rather wait than take a rough beating for a photo. Tell us your dates and we will find a window that respects the sea.