# SpicyTuna Cabuya: Private Charters at the Tip of the Nicoya Peninsula > SpicyTuna Cabuya is a small local charter in the fishing village of Cabuya, at the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, about 15 minutes from Montezuma. It runs private trips only on 2 boats, the 20-foot Spicy Tuna and the 26-foot Twin Souls, for inshore roosterfish and snapper, nearshore tuna and mahi-mahi, and offshore sailfish and marlin. It suits Montezuma, Cabuya and Santa Teresa visitors who want a short ride to the fish and a boat to themselves. Source: https://sportfishing-costarica.com/spicytuna-cabuya/ Last checked: 2026-11-15 Location: Cabuya, Cabuya, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica Type: charter Official website: https://www.spicytunacabuya.com/ Boats: Spicy Tuna, 20 feet, 70 hp Yamaha, fighting chair and live well; Twin Souls, 26 feet, 150 hp Yamaha, shade and a restroom Captain: Justin, with mate Joshua, both named in guest reviews Trips: 4 hours, 6 hours or a full day (8 hours), departures at 6:00 a.m. and noon Group size: up to 6 guests on Spicy Tuna and up to 10 on Twin Souls; fishing rates cover 3 or 6 anglers Release: marlin and sailfish go back; tuna, mahi-mahi and snapper can be kept Leaves from: the Cabuya Beach dock; Montezuma hotel pickup on request Also offers: private Isla Tortuga days and sunset and wildlife trips ## A village crew at the end of the road Cabuya is the last village before the road runs out at the southern tip of the [Nicoya Peninsula](/nicoya-peninsula-fishing-guide/), right on the edge of the Cabo Blanco reserve. SpicyTuna Cabuya is one of a handful of local outfits fishing from here. It began as a small fishing operation and has grown to 2 boats, adding Isla Tortuga and wildlife trips along the way, but it still sells private charters only: you book the whole boat and never share it with strangers. The company's own page talks about its local captains rather than naming them, but guest reviews on its site keep coming back to captain Justin and his mate Joshua, praising their fishing and the fruit and sashimi they serve on board. Its website is current for 2026, and the Google reviews it shows include trips from the last few months. The main selling point is geography. Montezuma has no harbor, and many trips sold in town start with a run down the coast anyway. From Cabuya, the rocky points, drop-offs and current lines around Cabo Blanco and its island are only minutes away, so more of a short trip is spent fishing. Remember that the reserve itself is off-limits: [Cabo Blanco's waters are a no-take zone](/costa-rica-no-take-zones/), and local captains know where the line is. ## The boats **Spicy Tuna** is a 20-foot center console with a 70 hp Yamaha outboard, a small fighting chair, a live-bait well, GPS and a fish finder. It's the fishing boat, quick and simple, and it takes up to 6 people; the base fishing rate covers 3 anglers. **Twin Souls** is a 26-foot boat with a 150 hp Yamaha, shade, a sound system and a restroom, taking up to 10. It handles the Isla Tortuga days and bigger groups, and fishing rates on it cover up to 6. ## What you'll fish for, and when ![Two fishing rods in their holders at the stern of a boat, trolling into the low sun on a calm sea](/static/img/spicytuna-cabuya-rods-800.webp "Photo: [SpicyTuna Cabuya](https://www.spicytunacabuya.com/)") The 4-hour trip usually stays inshore for [roosterfish](/roosterfish-the-majestic-fish-of-costa-rica/), [snapper](/snappers-in-costa-rica/) and jacks. The 6-hour trip reaches the nearshore range for [yellowfin tuna](/yellowfin-tuna/) and [mahi-mahi](/the-dolphin-fish-mahi-mahi/), and the full day heads well offshore for [sailfish](/the-pacific-sailfish/), [marlin](/marlin-the-tropical-sporting-fish/), mahi-mahi, yellowfin and wahoo. The crew trolls, casts and jigs depending on conditions. The company calls May to November its peak offshore season. The southern tip of the peninsula also shares a lot with the Central Pacific, where our [seasons guide](/costa-rica-fishing-seasons/) puts the best sailfish months from about December to April, so it's worth asking the crew what's biting for your dates. Roosterfish are a year-round option here, at their best from January to April. Marlin and sailfish are always released, as [Costa Rican law requires](/costa-rica-fishing-rules/). Tuna, mahi-mahi and snapper are yours to keep, and the crew cleans and fillets them at the dock. Plenty of restaurants in Montezuma will cook your catch that evening. ## Trip types Fishing trips run 4 hours, 6 hours or a full 8-hour day, leaving at 6:00 in the morning or at noon. The captain, rods and tackle, live bait and lures, ice, drinks, snacks and fish cleaning are included. Non-anglers can join a full-day private trip to Isla Tortuga with snorkeling and lunch, or a 4-hour sunset and wildlife trip. Remember your [INCOPESCA fishing licence](/costa-rica-fishing-licence-how-to/). ## How to book Book online through the company's website, which holds a date with a small deposit and charges the rest on the day, or message the crew on WhatsApp at +506 8568 7423 or by email at spicytunacabuya@gmail.com. Trips leave from the Cabuya Beach dock, a 15-minute drive south of Montezuma, and the crew can arrange pickup from a Montezuma hotel with notice. For the towns nearby, see our [Montezuma guide](/adventures-montezuma/) and our guide to [the southern Nicoya Peninsula](/the-nicoya-peninsula-a-tropical-vacation/). ## Frequently asked questions ### Where does SpicyTuna Cabuya leave from? From the Cabuya Beach dock, about 15 minutes south of Montezuma. Montezuma hotel pickup can be arranged in advance. ### Are trips shared with other people? No. Every charter is private, for your group only. ### Can I keep my fish? Yes for tuna, mahi-mahi and snapper, within the legal limits. Marlin and sailfish are released. ### What's the shortest fishing trip? A 4-hour trip, which usually fishes inshore for roosterfish, snapper and jacks.