seatled in the El Jobo area, in La Cruz Guanacaste, the JW Marriott Costa Elena is going to be the first All-Inclusive resort around the world. The resort is beach front to Playa El Jobo, and at 2.5 hours by car from the International Airport Guanacaste. Are you looking to reserve a fishing charter while staying at the JW Marriott Costa Elena? If so, we can help you and take you or your group coastal or deep sea fishing. Our boats leave from Playa El Jobo, just a few meters from the Coseta Elena resort.
Our charters start at 7.30am; however, you can decide to leave a little later. The ride to reach the offshore spots is a little more than an hour and 30-40 minutes for the inshore spots.
When deep sea fishing, you will target for sailfish, dorado, yellowfin and marlin. If you prefer fishing inshore then the roosterfish is the most appreciate target, but also cubera snapper, small dorado, mackerel and othes smaller species.
We recommend booking the full day (8 hours) charter or at least 6 hours when deep sea fishing, since we can not go deep sea fishing in a half a day (4 hours). If you prefer coastal fishing then you can book a boat for 4, 6 or 8 hours.
All our fishing charters include a cooler stocked with water, beers, soft drinks, and fresh fruits. Wel also provide lunch on full day. No fishing licenses included.


Hours Durations
Departure Time (Flexible)
El Jobo Deep Sea Fishing offers anglers the opportunity to experience world-class offshore sportfishing in the Pacific waters of northern Costa Rica. Located near El Jobo Beach and JW Marriott Costa Elena, this area provides convenient access to productive deep-sea fishing grounds where anglers can target some of the most sought-after game fish in Costa Rica.
During an El Jobo deep sea fishing charter, anglers can target blue marlin, black marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna, dorado (mahi-mahi), and wahoo. The nutrient-rich Pacific waters attract a wide variety of pelagic species, creating excellent opportunities for offshore fishing throughout the year.
For guests staying at JW Marriott Costa Elena and nearby resorts, El Jobo Deep Sea Fishing offers a convenient way to experience Costa Rica sportfishing without a long journey to the fishing grounds. Whether your goal is to catch a trophy marlin, sailfish, mahi-mahi or yellowfin tuna, an offshore fishing charter from El Jobo is an excellent choice for an unforgettable Pacific fishing adventure.
Durations: 6 Hours
8 Hours
El Jobo Inshore Fishing offers an exciting way to experience the rich coastal waters of northern Costa Rica without spending hours traveling to the fishing grounds. Located near El Jobo Beach and JW Marriott Costa Elena, the area is surrounded by rocky points, reefs, and underwater structures that provide excellent habitat for powerful inshore game fish.
During an El Jobo inshore fishing charter, anglers can target roosterfish, cubera snapper, amberjack, grouper, jacks, and other hard-fighting coastal species. These productive fishing grounds are only a short boat ride from shore, allowing you to spend more time fishing and less time traveling.
El Jobo inshore fishing trips are ideal for anglers staying at JW Marriott Costa Elena, with convenient boat pick-up available directly from the hotel beach. The relatively short ride to the fishing grounds makes these charters an excellent choice for either 4, 6 or 8-hour fishing trips, as well as families and anglers who prefer an action-packed experience without committing to a full offshore day.
Below are the fishing boats based at El Jobo Beach, available for deep-sea and coastal fishing trips. Each boat offers a different setup and capacity, allowing you to choose the option that best fits your fishing plans.
This 30ft custom boat, is powered by a reliable 300hp Yamaha engine. There is a toilet in the console box.
This yacht is 40ft long, powered by twin 350hp Mercuriser engines. There is a restroom on board.
This 30ft custom boat, is powered by a reliable 300hp Yamaha engine. There is a toilet in the console box.
Choose from half-day, full-day, or custom trips. We provide all equipment, safety guidance, and local expertise to ensure an unforgettable fishing experience.
