The Best Fishing in Costa Rica
Our Boats & Captains
All FishingNosara Captains are English-speaking with decades of experience in our local waters. With their knowledge of the Nosara fishing grounds, you can count on a successful and productive fishing experience.
All of our boats are stocked with first-quality tackle including 30 pound Shimano TLD with custom C & H or Star rods and 50 pound Penn International or Shimano reels. All our boats have a full compliment of low, medium, and high speed lures and are fully equipped with GPS, Outriggers, Live Wells, Depth Sounders, VHF Radio, AM/FM CD, Compass and Safety Equipment.
One of our great traditions is serving your fresh catch sashimi-style, served onboard by the crew. Keeping with the Costa Rica tradition of Pura Vida, ALL billfish are released.
Sportsman
- 32' Shamrock Grand Slam
- Inboard Diesels
- Fighting Chair
- Tower
- Live Well
- Outriggers
- VHF Radio
- Depth Recorder
- AM FM Stereo
- Private Bath
The Sportsman was brought to Garza in late-2009 after a total mechanical and cosmetic refit. The Sportsman has all the artillery to do battle with the baddest fish in the ocean, yet with the comfortable ride and amenities to satisfy even the most demanding clients.
The hull design is truly designed for sport fishing and has been copied by many top builders. If you want to combine maximum comfort with maximum capabilities, make the Sportsman your first choice.
Wanderer
- 31' T-Craft
- Twin Yamahas
- Fighting Chair
- Spotter Tower w/mate
- Live Well
- Tuna Tube
- Outriggers
- VHF Radio
- Depth Recorder
- AM FM Stereo
- Custom Integrated Fish boxes
- Observation Deck
- Private Bathroom
The Wanderer began her life as a single inboard diesel boat rigged and commanded under Northeast Florida legend Captain Jack Woodruff. The 31' T-Craft hull is very popular among commercial and charter fishermen in the Eastern USA for decades, and though T-Craft is no longer in business their legacy can still be seen up and down the Atlantic coast.
After Captain Jack's passing, the Wanderer was purchased in March 2009 by the US Representative of FishingNosara. After being stripped, painted, converted to outboards, and completely refit she was re-launched in Garza in November 2009. The Wanderer has all the tools to bring in the big ones; tuna tubes, live wells, manned spotter tower, and more. She is definitely built for battle and is sure to please.
Nice n' Tight
- 20' Mako T-Top
- Single Yamaha Outboard
- Outriggers
- VHF Radio
- Depth Recorder
- AM FM Stereo
The Nice n' Tight was originally brought to Costa Rica by one of the FishingNosara family members Mike Eisenhower, a world-class Captain and angler. After a successful season by Captain Mike, he upgraded to a bigger boat a sold the Nice n' Tight to Captain Eduardo Carillo.
He has keep her in near-new condition for years, and for a 20' boat she packs quite a wallop. Behind Captain Eduardo's skillful command, she ALWAYS catches fish and makes her clients happy. The Nice n' Tight is already one of the most famous boats in Costa Rica, and will surely go down in angling history.
Cabo
- 27' CR Custom Yamahas
- Tower
- Live Well
- Outriggers
- VHF Radio
- Depth Recorder
- AM FM Stereo
- Portable Latrine
Captain Vibert had the Cabo custom built by a legendary Costa Rican craftsman as a 23' more than twenty years ago. After several years of excellent fishing as a 23', Captain Vibert had the Cabo lengthened and completely refit.
The work couldn't have gone better, and she is now a gorgeous 27' with all the bells and whistles. Captain Vibert and mate/son Vibert Jr. keep her buffed and polished to a high shine all while dominating the local waters.
Explorer
- 26' Super Panga
- Yamaha Outboard
- Split Console w/'Client Console'
- Outriggers
- VHF Radio
- Depth Recorder
- AM FM Stereo
- Custom Integrated Fish boxes
- Forward Casting Platform
- 9 feet of Sunshade
The Explorer represents a new concept in Costa Rica Sportfishing by combining the swift maneuverability of a Panga boat with the fishing tools of a boat twice her size. The result? A smooth-riding craft that is capable of offshore trolling and inshore reef casting with all the right tackle to bring home the big boys.
The Explorer is owned by the US Representative of FishingNosara and is the first boat to be built entirely in Costa Rica. Final rigging was complete in December 2010 and the Explorer has been satisfying clients ever since. The Client Console puts you in the middle of the action, and with Captain David at the helm you can expect an unforgettable angling experience.
Garza Bay Transport Staff
Garza Bay is the mooring point for FishingNosara.com's fleet.
Our Harbor Pilot Marcos and his sons ferry crew, supplies, and clients from the beach to the boats with his fleet of Panga boats. These guys are on the job 24/7 providing support and security for our clients, crews, and Captains.
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