WIRED sportfishing boat in a Costa Rica cove

Tamarindo · Costa Rica

World-Class
Sportfishing

Private offshore charters targeting marlin, sailfish, dorado, and tuna — year-round on the Pacific.

5.0

Star Rating

100+

Happy Anglers

365

Days a Year

1

Pacific Location

Our Story

Navigating the
Heart of Adventure

Founded in 2024 by owner Rich Dougherty, WIRED Sportfishing was built on a simple belief: every angler deserves a world-class experience in one of the planet's most productive fisheries. Operating from El Chiringuito beach in Tamarindo, we put you where the fish are — in the deep blue Pacific where marlin, sailfish, and dorado roam year-round.

Captain Gerard Delgado Salas and his crew bring deep local knowledge of these waters. You bring the excitement. We bring the skill, the tackle, and our custom-rigged 32-ft sportfisher.

Meet the Team
Father and son with yellowfin tuna on the WIRED charter

Get On The Water

Fishing Packages

Spearfishing trip Tamarindo
4 hrs

Spearfishing Trip

Get in the water. Hunt reef fish, dorado, and tuna in Costa Rica's clear Pacific waters — guided by our experienced crew.

  • 4 hours on the water
  • Up to 5 anglers
  • All equipment provided
  • Beer, water, juice & fresh fruit
  • Fish cleaning included

Per Trip

$950

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Half day fishing charter
4 hrs

Half Day Trip

Perfect for families and beginners. Target roosterfish, dorado, yellowfin tuna, and wahoo in Tamarindo's productive nearshore waters.

  • 4 hours on the water
  • Up to 5 anglers
  • All tackle & bait
  • Beer, water, juice & fresh fruit
  • Fish cleaning included

Per Charter

$950

Book
Three quarter day fishing charter
6 hrs

3/4 Day Fishing Trip

The sweet spot — enough time to push offshore and hunt big game while still getting back in the early afternoon. Great for sailfish and dorado.

  • 6 hours on the water
  • Up to 5 anglers
  • All tackle & bait
  • Beer, water, juice & fresh fruit
  • Sandwiches included
  • Fish cleaning included

Per Charter

$1,150

Book
Full day offshore fishing charter
8 hrs
Most Popular

Full Day Fishing Trip

The full Pacific experience. Venture deep offshore to target blue marlin, black marlin, sailfish, and large yellowfin tuna.

  • 8 hours on the water
  • Up to 5 anglers
  • All tackle & bait
  • Beer, water, juice & fresh fruit
  • Sandwiches included
  • Fish cleaning included

Per Charter

$1,450

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What's Biting

Target Species

Blue Marlin

Blue Marlin

Size 200 – 400 lbs
Food Good
Game Excellent

Habitats

Offshore

Techniques

Deep Sea, Fly Fishing, Heavy Tackle, Trolling

Black Marlin

Black Marlin

Size 125 – 500 lbs
Food Low
Game Excellent

Habitats

Offshore

Techniques

Deep Sea, Fly Fishing, Heavy Tackle, Trolling

Sailfish

Sailfish

Size 40 – 60 lbs
Food Low
Game Good

Habitats

Offshore

Techniques

Deep Sea, Light Tackle, Fly Fishing, Trolling

Yellowfin Tuna

Yellowfin Tuna

Size 15 – 150 lbs
Food Excellent
Game Excellent

Habitats

Offshore

Techniques

Deep Sea, Jigging, Spearfishing, Trolling

Wahoo

Wahoo

Size 15 – 35 lbs
Food Average
Game Excellent

Habitats

Nearshore, Offshore

Techniques

Deep Sea, Jigging, Spearfishing, Trolling

Roosterfish

Roosterfish

Size 20 – 40 lbs
Food Low
Game Excellent

Habitats

Inshore, Nearshore

Techniques

Light Tackle, Fly Fishing, Popping, Trolling

Amberjack

Amberjack

Size 20 – 40 lbs
Food Average
Game Good

Habitats

Offshore, Reef

Techniques

Deep Sea, Jigging, Popping, Spearfishing

Broomtail Grouper

Broomtail Grouper

Size 30 – 60 lbs
Food Excellent
Game Average

Habitats

Nearshore, Reef

Techniques

Bottom Fishing, Drift Fishing

WIRED sportfishing boat

Built for the Offshore

Our 32ft
Sportfisher

Our vessel is a custom-rigged 32-foot sportfisher equipped for serious offshore fishing. Twin Yamaha 250 outboards push her to the deep water fast, while the fully-equipped cockpit, fighting chair, and rod holders are set up to handle anything the Pacific throws at you.

Length

32 ft

Engines

2× Yamaha 250

Capacity

Up to 5 anglers

Range

Deep offshore

The Crew

Meet the Team

Captain Gerard Delgado Salas

Head Captain

Captain Gerard Delgado Salas

Gerard knows every current, temperature break, and feeding ground in Tamarindo's Pacific waters. His local expertise puts clients on fish trip after trip.

Rich Dougherty

Owner

Rich Dougherty

Rich founded WIRED in 2024 with a clear vision: a premium, private sportfishing experience that stands apart. He built the operation from the water up.

From the Water

Recent Catches

Captain with yellowfin tuna
Big yellowfin tuna catch
Client with double mahi-mahi

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