Top tagging captain
Top Tagging Captain for Pacific blue marlin in The Billfish Foundation’s 2016 International Tag and Release Competition.
Captain Bobby McGuinness FAD fishing charters
Overnight Costa Rica FAD fishing with Captain Bobby McGuinness
Target blue marlin, black marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, and wahoo on offshore overnight trips aboard the 60-foot Thumper with one of Costa Rica’s most accomplished sportfishing captains.
300+
IGFA-certified world records
60 ft
Thumper offshore sportfisher
FADs
Long-range marlin grounds
3 nights
Featured overnight package
Why anglers book Bobby
One of Costa Rica’s most proven marlin captains
Bobby McGuinness has built a career around serious bluewater fishing. He holds well over 300 world records certified by the International Game Fish Association, more than any other captain fishing in Costa Rica.
His overnight FAD trips are designed for anglers who want extended time where big fish live. Instead of a single day run, these trips give you more fishing hours, more bite windows, and a real shot at Costa Rica’s offshore marlin grounds.
Between bites, Bobby’s experience, stories, and calm style make the trip feel personal. This is a captain-driven bluewater adventure for anglers who want the real thing.
Captain credentials
Records, recognition, and real offshore experience
The page should rank for Captain Bobby McGuinness, Costa Rica FAD fishing, overnight marlin fishing, and Thumper fishing charters while still reading naturally for anglers.
IGFA recognition
Bobby was chosen as the world’s top captain in 2006 and 2010 by the International Game Fish Association.
Top 50 captain
Recognized by Salt Water Sportsman as one of the world’s top saltwater sportfishing captains.
IGFA Ambassador
One of the few captains named an IGFA Ambassador Captain, a meaningful honor in the sportfishing world.
Costa Rica FAD fishing
Overnight trips put you where the marlin bite happens
FADs, or fish aggregating devices, are placed far offshore at distances such as 40, 60, 80 miles, and beyond. They hold bait and attract big pelagic fish, especially marlin. Captain Bobby McGuinness uses his local knowledge to fish the productive offshore zones aboard the 60-foot Thumper.
More hours fishing
Overnight charters keep you on the grounds through better bite windows.
Better marlin focus
Designed for anglers serious about blue marlin and black marlin.
Long-range grounds
Fish well beyond the pressure of standard day-trip waters.
Experienced captain
Fish with a captain known for records, tagging, and FAD knowledge.
Marlin at the FADs
Bluewater FAD trips are built around big-game species, with marlin as the main target and tuna, mahi-mahi, sailfish, and wahoo often in the mix.
Multi-day offshore adventure
Overnight fishing gives the crew more time to adjust, track conditions, and stay near productive areas instead of racing back to port.
Overnight fishing packages
Featured FAD and overnight charters
The main focus is Captain Bobby McGuinness aboard the Thumper, with additional overnight options for anglers comparing Costa Rica offshore trips.
Overnight fishing on the Thumper with Captain Bobby McGuinness
This is the page’s primary trip: a long-range Costa Rica FAD fishing adventure with Captain Bobby McGuinness. Fish multiple bite windows, sleep offshore, and target marlin far from everyday pressure.
$11,400 + tax
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Quepos overnight fishing – 52-foot sportfisher
Extended time offshore from Quepos targeting marlin, sailfish, yellowfin tuna, and mahi-mahi.
$9,500 + tax
Los Suenos overnight fishing – 47-foot sportfisher
An overnight offshore option from Los Suenos for marlin, sailfish, tuna, and mahi-mahi.
$12,373 + tax
Costa Rica fishing destinations
Fish where the action is best for your dates
Fish Costa Rica can arrange charters across the country’s top sportfishing destinations, from Golfito and Puerto Jimenez in the south to Quepos, Los Suenos, Flamingo, Tamarindo, and Papagayo.
Golfito
Primary area for Bobby’s Thumper overnight FAD fishing trips.
Quepos
Marina Pez Vela access for offshore and overnight sportfishing.
Los Suenos
Central Pacific marina for premium offshore fishing charters.
North Pacific
Flamingo, Tamarindo, Papagayo, and seasonal offshore options.
Target species
Big-game fishing on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast
The FAD and overnight strategy is built for marlin, but Costa Rica’s offshore waters can also produce sailfish, yellowfin tuna, dorado, wahoo, and other pelagic species.
Sailfish
Fast action offshore when the bite is active.
Marlin
The main target for serious FAD and overnight anglers.
Wahoo
A fast, hard-hitting offshore bonus species.
Dorado
Also known as mahi-mahi, common around productive offshore structure.
Roosterfish
A favorite inshore target when anglers add coastal fishing days.
Snapper
Excellent inshore option for anglers who want table fish.
Billfish
Multiple billfish species make Costa Rica a top bluewater destination.
Custom trips
Plan the fishing around your dates, group, and target species.
Plan the right trip
FAD, overnight, offshore, and full Costa Rica fishing itineraries
Costa Rica fishing charters can be arranged for anglers who want help choosing the right boat, marina, captain, and destination. For travelers comparing fishing regions, Fishing Costa Rica works with experienced crews across Golfito, Puerto Jimenez, Quepos, Los Suenos, Tamarindo, Flamingo, Papagayo, and the Caribbean coast.
Whether you are chasing marlin at the FADs, booking an overnight charter, adding inshore fishing, or planning a multi-day vacation package, the goal is simple: match the season, boat, and captain to the species you care about most.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Bobby, FADs, and overnight fishing
What makes Captain Bobby McGuinness different?
Captain Bobby McGuinness is one of Costa Rica’s most recognized sportfishing captains, with well over 300 IGFA-certified world records and deep experience fishing Costa Rica’s offshore waters.
What is FAD fishing in Costa Rica?
FAD fishing targets offshore fish aggregating devices that attract bait and big pelagic species. These areas can be far offshore, which is why overnight trips are often the best way to fish them properly.
Why book an overnight instead of a full-day charter?
An overnight trip gives the captain and crew more time on productive offshore grounds. You can fish multiple bite periods, stay close to the action, and avoid spending a large part of each day running back and forth.
What species can we target on the Thumper?
The main targets are blue marlin and black marlin, with sailfish, yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, and wahoo also possible depending on season, water conditions, and current activity.
Where do Bobby’s overnight FAD trips depart from?
The featured Thumper overnight package is based around Golfito, one of Costa Rica’s key access points for southern Pacific offshore fishing.
Book or ask availability
Request your Captain Bobby McGuinness overnight FAD charter
Send your travel dates, number of anglers, preferred departure area, and target species. We will help confirm the best option for Bobby, the Thumper, or another overnight offshore charter if your dates need a different fit.
Office location
Jaco, Costa Rica
Phone
1-800-986-6980
Email
info@fishcostarica.com
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