The 42 ft. yacht, powered by twin turbo charged Cat engines allows larger parties to fish while enjoying the spacious, comfort and amenities of a larger craft. All El Ocotal's boats carry an array of 20 to 80 pound Penn International trolling rods and reels and spin tackle. El Ocotal's private marine radio repeater station allows reliable communication between boats and the base station. Lead by head captain Paulo Garcia, Costa Rica's most experienced Pacific coast skippers, all crews are both professional and accommodations, loaded with a life time of local fishing knowledge, but eager and willing to try new or different techniques. El Ocotal crews can put fishermen on the fish.
All captains have a knowledge of English, especially with regards to their trade.
The eight hour day generally includes a one hour run time and 6 hours of fishing. With our 28 ft. platform pontoon, getting to and from your boat is easy and dry. With certified weigh scales on the beach awaiting a record catch, hotel staff greet fishermen to weigh and prepare fish for the night's dinner and transport guests to their individual rooms. El Ocotal believes strongly in the preservation of our fishing resources and encourages all bill fish and non-eating fish to be released. Our crews are extremely knowledgeable and experienced in how to correctly release fish to insure highest probability of survival.