Dos Mas 31
A fast, well-equipped sportfisher for inshore or offshore days, run by Captain Donald McGuinness. Fighting chair, outriggers and live-bait well.
Half day · inshore$1,600
Full day · offshore or mixed$1,800
Plus tax.
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Fish Costa Rica · Osa Peninsula · South Pacific
Puerto Jiménez
Fishing Charters
Roosterfish and snapper inside the calm Golfo Dulce, or marlin, sailfish and tuna offshore. Private charters planned around your Osa Peninsula stay.
Golfo DulceSheltered inshore fishing
OffshoreMarlin, sailfish, tuna, dorado
31–60 ft boatsDay trips to multi-day
From $1,600Half-day charter
Fishing on the Osa Peninsula
Wild coast.
World-class fishing.
Puerto Jiménez is the main town on the Osa Peninsula, on the western shore of the Golfo Dulce, one of only a few tropical fjords in the world. Inside the gulf the water is calm and holds roosterfish, snapper and jacks. Outside, deep water close to shore brings marlin, sailfish, tuna and dorado within easy reach.
Tell us where you’re staying, in town or at a lodge around the gulf, and we’ll arrange the meeting point and transfers.
Want more on the region? Read our South Pacific fishing guide covering Golfito, Puerto Jiménez and Drake Bay.
Boats that fish Puerto Jiménez
Choose your boat.
Both boats are based in Golfito and fish the Golfo Dulce and the waters off the Osa Peninsula, including trips for Puerto Jiménez guests.
Thumper 60
A luxury sportfisher with an air-conditioned cabin, galley, sleeping quarters and tournament tackle. Built for full-day marlin trips and multi-day offshore expeditions.
Full day · offshore$3,800
Multi-dayQuote
2-day minimum.
See Thumper 60Want overnight marlin fishing? See overnight marlin trips with Captain Bobby McGuinness, or compare all Costa Rica fishing charters.
Choose your fishing day
Inside the gulf.
Or out in the Pacific.
Golfo Dulce
Calm water for roosterfish, cubera snapper, jacks and amberjack. A great half day for families and beginners.
Beyond the gulf
Blue and black marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna and dorado. A full day gives you the most time on the fishing grounds.
Make it a fishing trip
Mix inshore and offshore days, or go for a multi-day marlin trip. We’ll plan the lodging and transfers too.
What would you like to catch?
Start with a target.
We’ll build the trip.
Sailfish & marlin
The Osa coast is known for blue and black marlin. Tell us billfish are the goal so we match the boat and trip length.
Tuna & dorado
Hard-fighting and great eating. Ask for a tuna-focused day or a mixed offshore trip.
Roosterfish, snapper & grouper
The rocky shores of the gulf and the Osa coast hold the classic inshore species.
Planning your dates? Check the Costa Rica fishing calendar for the best months by species.
Getting to the boat
Your Osa stay.
Your meeting point.
When you book, we’ll confirm:
- The exact meeting point and time
- Whether the boat can pick you up near your lodge
- Transfers from your hotel
- Any mobility needs in your group
Plan fishing around your arrival.
Most visitors reach Puerto Jiménez by a short domestic flight or a long drive. Schedule your first fishing day after you arrive, and we’ll check timing for your dates.
Planning around the Golfo Dulce
Puerto Jiménez
or Golfito?
The two towns face each other across the Golfo Dulce. Puerto Jiménez is the base for the Osa Peninsula side; Golfito is across the gulf, where many of the boats are docked. Base yourself where you’d rather stay, and we’ll handle the meeting point.
A good request includes
- Your fishing date and a backup date
- Your lodge, hotel or rental
- Total guests and number of anglers
- Your main target fish
- Half-day, full-day or multi-day
Fishing around Puerto Jiménez
Picture your day
on the Osa.
Puerto Jiménez fishing questions
Make the day
easy to plan.
Not sure which trip fits? Tell us your target fish and how much time you have.
Where is Puerto Jiménez?
On the Osa Peninsula, on the western shore of the Golfo Dulce in Costa Rica’s South Pacific, across the gulf from Golfito.
How much does a Puerto Jiménez fishing charter cost?
A half-day inshore trip on Dos Mas 31 is $1,600 and a full day is $1,800, plus tax. A full offshore day on Thumper 60 is $3,800, with a 2-day minimum.
Can we fish inshore and offshore?
Yes. Inshore trips fish the calm Golfo Dulce; offshore trips head out to the Pacific for marlin, sailfish, tuna and dorado.
Can the boat pick me up at my lodge?
Sometimes. Tell us where you’re staying and we’ll confirm the meeting point and any pickup.
Is a full day better for offshore fishing?
Usually, yes. It gives you more time on the fishing grounds, especially if marlin are the goal.
Can beginners or non-fishing guests come?
Yes. Tell us everyone’s experience and needs. Every passenger counts toward the boat’s capacity.
What if the weather changes?
The captain decides if it’s safe to go. Your quote includes the weather, rescheduling and cancellation terms.
Plan your Osa fishing trip
Tell us where you’re staying.
We’ll plan your fishing day.
Send your dates, your lodge or hotel, number of guests and your target fish. Let us know if you’d like inshore, offshore or several days of fishing.
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