Nearshore action
Inshore Fishing
Work beaches, rocky points and productive coastal water for roosterfish, snook, snapper, mackerel and jacks.
Half or full dayAll experience levels
Explore inshore fishing
Private charters · Marina Pez Vela, Quepos
Fish hard. Smile bigger. Come back next year.
Private inshore and offshore fishing from Marina Pez Vela with Captain Roy Zapata, a Quepos captain especially known for trophy snook and productive roosterfish trips.
RoosterfishSnookSnapperSailfishMarlinMahi-MahiYellowfin Tuna
25+ yearsLocal experience
Private boatYour group, your day
Onboard bathroomComfort on the water
Marina Pez VelaQuepos departure
The captain makes the difference
Local instinct built over thousands of hours on the water.
For more than 25 years, Roy Zapata has built a reputation from Marina Pez Vela for reading the coast, finding trophy snook and putting anglers on roosterfish.
- Award-winning experience
Tournament results and notable catches across many seasons. - A loyal following
Repeat guests and referrals are at the heart of Zapata Fishing. - Hands-on guidance
A welcoming charter for families, beginners and serious anglers.
Choose your water
Two Costa Rica fishing experiences. One proven local captain.
Bluewater adventure
Offshore Fishing
Head into the bluewater for sailfish, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and the possibility of marlin.
Full daySportfishing focus
Explore offshore fishing
Real days. Real catches.
The gallery is the proof.
The best story Zapata Fishing can tell is the one already visible in years of photos: good fish, full smiles and guests who come back.
First place · Dorado Derby 2020
Recent moments
Three large snook 
Captain Roy Zapata and a giant tuna 
Trophy roosterfish 
Massive cubera snapper 
Sailfish beside the boat 
A varied day of fishing
A small taste of the Zapata Fishing gallery.
Tell us what you want to catch.
Send your preferred date and group size. We will confirm availability and the best trip for the conditions.