We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
Playa Samara
Log in Join
More
    Help Centre

    Kingfisher Sportfishing

    85 Reviews
    #9 of 38 things to do in Playa Samara
    Features Animals
    Ships, Sights & Landmarks
    100 Este 300 Sur del Hotel Guanamar, Playa Samara 5235, Costa Rica
    +506 8834 7125
    Website
    Save
    All photos (114)
    Full view
    Review Highlights
    “Trip of a Lifetime!”

    Thanks to many positive reviews of Captain Rick Ruhlow and Kingfisher Sportfishing, I decided to... read more

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    drannan2500
    ,
    Scappoose, Oregon
    via mobile
    “Bucket List Fish”

    Fishing with Captain Rick and crew was wonderful. Both JT and caught a bucket list fish. JT's was a... read more

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    lmdelano
    ,
    Damariscotta, Maine
    Read all 85 reviews
    Map
    Satellite
    Map updates are paused. Zoom in to see updated info.
    Reset zoom
    Overview
    More
    The KINGFISHER is 31 foot Palm Beach, with full electronics, tower and outriggers, offering ample shade and room for up to 5 anglers, it is set up for the serious fishermen as well as the novice angler. We have been sending home satisfied anglers year after year to the point that the majority of our business is now repeat customers, and word of mouth. We strive to take fishing to a more personal level. We encourage angler participation, and while at first (especially to the novice) it may seem difficult, given a good day it is hard not to catch the fever.

    About Kingfisher Sportfishing

    The KINGFISHER is 31 foot Palm Beach, with full electronics, tower and outriggers, offering ample shade and room for up to 5 anglers, it is set up for the serious fishermen as well as the novice angler. We have been sending home satisfied anglers year after year to the point that the majority of our business is now repeat customers, and word of mouth. We strive to take fishing to a more personal level. We encourage angler participation, and while at first (especially to the novice) it may seem difficult, given a good day it is hard not to catch the fever.
    5.0
    85 reviews
    • Excellent96%
    • Very good2%
    • Average0%
    • Poor0%
    • Terrible2%
    Travellers talk about
    “captain rick” (19 reviews)
    “blue marlin” (9 reviews)
    “tuna” (14 reviews)
    LOCATION
    100 Este 300 Sur del Hotel Guanamar, Playa Samara 5235, Costa Rica
    CONTACT
    Website
    +506 8834 7125
    Improve This Listing
    Write a ReviewReviews (85)
    Traveller rating
    Traveller type
    Time of year
    Language
    All reviews
    "captain rick"
    in 19 reviews
    "blue marlin"
    in 9 reviews
    "tuna"
    in 14 reviews
    "wahoo"
    in 5 reviews
    "sport fishing"
    in 6 reviews
    "spinner dolphins"
    in 4 reviews
    "friendly crew"
    in 3 reviews
    "cold beer"
    in 5 reviews
    "villa oasis"
    in 2 reviews
    "worked hard all day"
    in 2 reviews
    "deep sea fishing"
    in 4 reviews
    "flying fish"
    in 3 reviews
    "bucket list"
    in 3 reviews
    "pura vida"
    in 7 reviews
    "costa rica"
    in 15 reviews
    "carrillo beach"
    in 3 reviews
    "these guys"
    in 5 reviews
    Filter

    1 - 10 of 84 reviews

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Trip of a Lifetime!

    Thanks to many positive reviews of Captain Rick Ruhlow and Kingfisher Sportfishing, I decided to celebrate my 40th birthday with several friends by fishing for Blue Marlin and Sailfish with Captain Rick and his crew of Orlando and Alonzo. I could not have made a...More

    Ask drannan2500 about Kingfisher Sportfishing
    Thank drannan2500
    This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Bucket List Fish

    Fishing with Captain Rick and crew was wonderful. Both JT and caught a bucket list fish. JT's was a sailfish and mine was a marlin. There were 5 guest on the boat, JT and his wife Jane, Donna Wallace, and Myself and my wife Mitzi....More

    Ask lmdelano about Kingfisher Sportfishing
    Thank lmdelano
    This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
    Reviewed 19 December 2017
    Fishing Carrillo Beach Costa Rica

    December 11-17, 2017. If you are looking for a proven fish raiser, you can't go wrong with Kingfisher Sportfishing. Captain Rick Ruhlow has been blessed with an innate ability to find fish. His knowledge of the area comes from many years of fishing the Costa...More

    Ask randolph s about Kingfisher Sportfishing
    Thank randolph s
    This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
    See more reviews
    Reviewed 14 December 2017
    Great Trip

    As soon my wife booked our Costa Rica trip, I knew I need a offshore Sailfish trip. Booked a trip with Kingfisher for 12/3 and convinced my wife she should come. Once she saw the first pod of dolphins, she knew she made the right...More

    Ask mkormos about Kingfisher Sportfishing
    Thank mkormos
    This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
    Reviewed 29 July 2017
    Highly recommend - great people

    We stayed at villa oasis for three days. It was VERY nice and great value. Rick and Jacqui we unbelievably hospitable and are great people. They truly cared about us enjoying our stay. We had a tough day fishing but Rick and the crew never...More

    Ask DavidLewis2015 about Kingfisher Sportfishing
    Thank DavidLewis2015
    This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
    Reviewed 3 April 2017 via mobile
    Vacation fishing!

    Opportunity of a lifetime was seized in the lifetime of the opportunity! Loved the relaxing and productive day with Rick, Orlando, Alonzo!! Definitely worked hard all day to make it a memorable day for our family! The girls caught all the fish and Rick and...More

    Ask Ric J about Kingfisher Sportfishing
    Thank Ric J
    This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
    Reviewed 27 March 2017 via mobile
    Another great day on the Kingfisher

    Quick trip to CR with friends to share the beautiful country. Fishing report was bleak but wanted to get my friends out on the water. Rick and crew were great and worked hard with bait and spread changes. We raised one marlin and my friends...More

    Ask StanAtlantaGA_ about Kingfisher Sportfishing
    Thank StanAtlantaGA_
    This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
    Reviewed 10 March 2017
    Wahoo, Tuna, & HUNDREDS OF SPINNER DOPHINS!

    We went Sportfishing with Kingfisher and it was amazing!! It was like an episode of Discovery Channel as we saw hundreds of spinner dolphins for hours... and even sea turtles. The crew was friendly and the captain (Rick) stopped by the night before to meet...More

    Ask partyof6kc about Kingfisher Sportfishing
    Thank partyof6kc
    This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
    Reviewed 4 March 2017 via mobile
    Fishing with Captain Rick of the Kingfisher

    I have planned trips based around fishing nearly my whole life and have been very lucky to be part of many great offshore experiences. Once I fished in Costa with Rick and crew, I realized that the sport that I loved the most in my...More

    Ask Steve P about Kingfisher Sportfishing
    Thank Steve P
    This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
    Reviewed 2 March 2017
    MARLIN IT IS

    February 2017, this was my second trip with Captain Rick and his friendly crew and I recommend them a 100%. I went with my friend Romano for his first offshore fishing trip and he didn't regret it, 1 sailfish and one 200 pounds Blue Marlin....More

    Ask Gilles439 about Kingfisher Sportfishing
    Thank Gilles439
    This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
    123456…9
    Ask a question
    Questions & Answers
    Lawrence A
    27 March 2017|
    Answer
    Response from kingfish2017 |
    you willl have a better chance of finding someone to share a boat with on your own. we do not get many requests, and when we do they almost never line up. Try samara info center, they may get some request there. sorry we... More
    0
    Votes
    Katherine I
    2 June 2016|
    Answer
    Response from briteteeth | Reviewed this property |
    Its around $1000-1200 for the day...... Rick goes around 25-35 miles off shore for the big fish. I'm sure anything is negotiable but to get to the marlin/sailfish, gotta go the miles. Its worth it.
    0
    Votes
    David R
    8 April 2016|
    Answer
    Response from Jackie R | Property representative |
    Hello David, Our full day rate is $1250 dollars and our half day is $900 dollars. We include beverages, snacks, fruits, beer and lunches on a full day.
    0
    Votes
    12
    Membership_Slide_Up_Placement_on_Attraction_Review
    Get 10% off your next tour or activity booking.
    Valid for new TripAdvisor sign-ups only.
    Join TripAdvisor