25+ years fishing from Quepos

Captain Roy Zapata: inshore knowledge earned from Marina Pez Vela.

Captain Roy Zapata aboard his fishing boat
Captain. Competitor. Local expert.

A reputation earned one fishing day at a time.

For more than 25 years, Roy Zapata has built Zapata Fishing around personal service, local knowledge and results.

His photographs tell an unusually consistent story.

Fish with Captain Roy Zapata
Why guests return

He reads the day

Tides, bait, water color, weather and seasonal movement all shape the plan.

He remains hands-on

This is a captain-led experience.

He has proven results

Tournament finishes, notable catches and years of client photos support the reputation.

Competition experience

A captain who has performed when the catch matters.

The Zapata Fishing archive includes podium finishes and awards from Quepos-area tournaments.

Captain Roy Zapata and his team with a second-place tournament award
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