Even though our entire trip was dampened by the rain, this amazing crew ensured that we had a wonderful time, caught fish, saw whales, and smiled the entire time! Mucho gracias!

Yesterday, my two sons (18 and 14) and I had the absolute best time on an inshore fishing excursion with Francisco Arguedas out of Marina Pez Vela, and I can’t recommend it enough! From start to finish, it was a perfect family adventure that left us grinning ear to ear and with a cooler full of fish for dinner.

The day kicked off at 7 AM, and right away, the crew made us feel welcome. We got to try different fishing styles—trolling, bottom fishing, you name it—which kept things exciting and hands-on for my boys. The highlight? Seeing dolphins swim alongside the boat, so close we could almost touch them! They even popped up a few times throughout the trip, turning it into a wildlife show we’ll never forget. My sons were thrilled, and I couldn’t stop snapping photos.
Francisco and his team went above and beyond to ensure we had a blast and brought home a catch. They shared tons of knowledge—teaching us how to fish for live bait and explaining what we were targeting (roosterfish, snapper, grouper). It was like a masterclass on the water, and my boys soaked it all up. They made every effort to get us on the fish, moving spots and adjusting tactics until we had plenty to cook for dinner—a proud moment for us to bring home fresh snapper!

The little touches made it even better—snacks and cold beverages kept us fueled (the kids loved the sodas, and I appreciated the beer after reeling in a big one). The boat was comfy, the vibe was laid-back yet professional, and the crew’s passion for fishing shone through. We left at noon with stories to tell, a haul of fish, and memories that’ll last a lifetime.

If you’re in Dominical or Quepos and want a family-friendly fishing trip that delivers, book with Francisco Arguedas. They’ve got the skills, the heart, and the dolphins to make it a 5-star day. Can’t wait to come back!

We had an awesome trip. We did the full day off shore. Was skeptical at first. Then after heading out 25 miles we started trolling and 10 minutes in we had hooked our first blue marlin. We hooked and lost three more until my girlfriend got her turn on a marlin. After that. We were good. Opted to head in due to heat and plans. The captain and deckhand were honest from the time I booked until we were fishing. It is a fishing trip. Nothing guaranteed. I like that openness from them.
Anyways they sure delivered. Great guys. Very respectable.

Three of us went out for an afternoon charter with Francisco and David. The two of them were both very welcoming. We started the charter with fishing along the surf near the coast and one of us caught a rooster fish. Changing locations, we had more luck hooking up on a Mahi that unfortunately freed itself off the line. We finished the day fishing near some artificial reef and caught two large snapper.

It was a great experience. David was an experienced fisherman, and again, both of them were very friendly.