Snook Sportfishing 

4.8
(594 reviews)
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 Provincia de Puntarenas, Playa Herradura, PU, Costa Rica–

Snook Sportfishing 

Playa Herradura, PU, Costa Rica
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28 ft
4
4.8
(594 reviews)

Snook Sportfishing and Captain Jorge Fernandez believe you deserve nothing but the very best. They offer all sorts of trips for any breed of anglers, from a couple of hours pulling up something tasty to a full offshore extravaganza.

Capt. Jorge operates a 28' fishing machine built by Game Fisher in 2008. This fast boat comes powered by twin 115 HP Yamaha engines and has plenty of space for up to 4 guests, the captain, and his deckhand.

The vessel is well-equipped for a productive day on the water. It features a small toilet, 2 coolers, top-notch electronics, and a livewell loaded with bait. On your day out, it will be equipped with quality rods, reels, tackle, lures, and bait suitable for your type of fishing.

Snook Sportfishing departs from the Herradura Bay and heads out to the most productive spots and honey holes in the area. You will be able to explore the waters along the coast or 25 miles offshore and even head up to 40 miles out if necessary.

Your techniques for the day will vary from light and heavy tackle fishing to trolling, jigging, spinning, bottom fishing, and popping. With Sailfish, Marlin, Snapper, Tuna, Grouper, and Mahi Mahi all among the popular catches, it's hard to resist a trip or two!

The crew will cover your fishing licenses and pack some snacks or light lunch. Shorter trips include pineapples and watermelons, while the longer ones will have sandwiches on board. Plus, all keeper fish will be cleaned at the end of the day to get your dinners sorted out!

Snook Sportfishing and Captain Jorge Fernandez believe you deserve nothing but the very best. They offer all sorts of trips for any breed of anglers, from a couple of hours pulling up something tasty to a full offshore extravaganza.

Capt. Jorge operates a 28' fishing machine built by Game Fisher in 2008. This fast boat comes powered by twin 115 HP Yamaha engines and has plenty of space for up to 4 guests, the captain, and his deckhand.

The vessel is well-equipped for a productive day on the water. It features a small toilet, 2 coolers, top-notch electronics, and a livewell loaded with bait. On your day out, it will be equipped with quality rods, reels, tackle, lures, and bait suitable for your type of fishing.

Snook Sportfishing departs from the Herradura Bay and heads out to the most productive spots and honey holes in the area. You will be able to explore the waters along the coast or 25 miles offshore and even head up to 40 miles out if necessary.

Your techniques for the day will vary from light and heavy tackle fishing to trolling, jigging, spinning, bottom fishing, and popping. With Sailfish, Marlin, Snapper, Tuna, Grouper, and Mahi Mahi all among the popular catches, it's hard to resist a trip or two!

The crew will cover your fishing licenses and pack some snacks or light lunch. Shorter trips include pineapples and watermelons, while the longer ones will have sandwiches on board. Plus, all keeper fish will be cleaned at the end of the day to get your dinners sorted out!

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Half Day Trip (AM)
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5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
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5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
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7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.8
594 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (1236)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
87%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

Reviews (594)

  • Bob Lawson
    Bob Lawson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great crew & tons of fish!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 14, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Jorge and First Mate Enrique were top notch! We couldn’t have asked for a better day! We caught a ton of fish and not a lot of downtime, as they were on the fish all morning. The crew looked after our kids (7 & 11) and made sure to go after some smaller ones so the little kiddos could real them in too. Snacks and cold drinks the entire trip as well. Enrique filleted all of our fish on board and handed us a bag when we departed. When we got back on the water taxi after the trip the entire boat was jealous as to how much fish we brought back. This has to be one of the best and most affordable trips in the area, highly recommend!

  • Dorian Orlicz
    Dorian Orlicz
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best captain ever!

    3/4 Day Trip on May 31, 2026 • 4 adults

    Jorge and Enrique were amazing. 15 minutes in we caught a yellowfin tuna. Was slow after that for a couple hours and Jorge got news of fish 6 miles away and took us for an extra hour. Unfortunately didnt catch anything there but a couple hours later we landed a 110lb sailfish. No activity after that and were slightly disappointed as only 2/4 of us landed fish. As we were heading back Jorge thought he spotted a school of mahi and out of nowhere we turned towards it and everybody landed fish. We ended with 1 yellowfin a sailfish and 5 mahi. Truly the best captain we could’ve gotten. Very accommodating good snacks (amazing sandwhiches) and hospitality. Best captain ever!

  • Donte Jernigan
    Donte Jernigan
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2022
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Mejor!

    3/4 Day Trip on August 8, 2026 • 2 adults

    Jorge I continue to fish with you and you continue to bring better and better experiences. Jorge will make a fist timer a fisher pro and a experienced angler godlike. I have fished with him over the years and he stills goes after the biggest and baddest to take home so you don't eat chicken 😂....But yeah great at what he does. He has plenty of refreshments and foods to make sure you are good but I can keep talking forever to tell you how great he is... But book him because he is the one 🏆...

  • David Defrancesco
    David Defrancesco
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Successful Trip!

    Full Day Trip on October 1, 2026 • 4 adults

    Had an awesome time out on the water with Captain Jorge! He was knowledgeable, professional, and made sure we had a great experience from start to finish. We were lucky enough to catch a sailfish and mahi-mahi, making it an unforgettable day of fishing. If you’re looking for a great fishing charter, I highly recommend booking with Captain Jorge. We’ll definitely be back for another trip!

  • Craig Mendell
    Craig Mendell
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    If you haven’t been, you need to go!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on September 30, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Jorge and Christian did a phenomenal job and made the fishing trip enjoyable. The captain was very professional and drove his boat well. We caught 2 Mahi Mahi. There were some other bites, but couldn’t land them. Christian fileted the fish immediately after catching them and we were able to take some of our catch back with us. Highly recommend and will be back to go again in the future!

  • Jake Finley
    Jake Finley
    us
    Idaho, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Overall Great Experience

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 9, 2026 • 2 adults

    today we went on a 5 hour trip, we ended up catching probably 20 fish. mahi mahi and yellow fun tuna! also some smaller fish. they fillet’d the fish for us and we had it cooked for us as at CoCo’s as soon as we got off the boat. it was amazing. the captain and crew are nice, professional, clean, and accommodating. we had snacks, drinks, and good company. would definitely recommend!

  • Preston Windorski
    Preston Windorski
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Jorge of the Snook stands up to his reputation

    Full Day Trip on February 10, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain Jorge and his first mate, Enrique didn’t dissapoint. We headed out 25 miles looking for some sail fish. They were a little hard to find this week, so we quickly transitioned to tuna and they got us in the fish quickly. We chased schools and they found them. Ended the day with 4 in the boat, including one that took almost an hour to land, lost several others and had five break off. This man knows what he is doing and works hard to put you on fish. By the time we headed back, we were 45 miles out. We had a great time.

  • Albert Lopez
    Albert Lopez
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Mission Accomplished

    Half Day Trip (AM) on October 17, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Wanted to catch a rooster fish for my sons birthday and the Captain made it happen. Very professional and knowledgeable. I recommend a booking a trip with the captain and first mate. We will be back next year!

  • Rence Jones
    Rence Jones
    Repeat angler
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Jorge finds fish!

    3/4 Day Trip on June 8, 2026 • 4 adults

    My three teenage sons and I fished with Snook Sportfishing for a day in early June. It was not the best weather with some rain and rolling waves. Captain Jorge and his Mate worked their tails off, found plenty of fish and we had a fantastic day aboard Snook. Multiple good sized Yellowfin Tuna and a couple of smaller Mahi. Highly recommend fishing with this crew!

  • Jacob Smith
    Jacob Smith
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2023
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Another amazing Trip with Snook Sportfishing

    3/4 Day Trip on March 24, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    This is our second time fishing with Captain Jorge, and we will definitely be booking him again next time we come down to Costa. The Captain and crew are very professional, and go out of there way to make sure everyone is comfortable and having a good time. Most importantly, these guys can fish! We landed one Sail and lost another (my fault) plus we also caught 6 Yellowfin Tuna and had fresh sashima for the ride in. It was a perfect day on the water and we look forward to next year.

FAQs about Snook Sportfishing

Snook Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (7 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Snook Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box 2 coolers
Trips booked with Snook Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (4-hr trips: pineapple, watermelon )
  • Drinks (Sodas, water )
  • First mate (Tips of 10-15% are appreciated )
  • Lunch (Longer trips: sandwiches )
Snook Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (25-40 miles)
Snook Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Snook Sportfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Broomtail)
  • Jack (Pacific Crevalle)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red Pacific)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Jorge Fernandez
Jorge Fernandez
Playa Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
284 Fishing Reports
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594 Customer reviews
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Member since June 2018
Captain Jorge Fernandez is an avid angler and a professional fisherman. He has been fishing for almost 2 decades now and never stops learning. Capt. Jorge is a native guide who was born in the area so he knows it inside-out. He loves every type of fishing and is familiar with all the tried-and-true methods and fishing techniques that work best in Herradura.
Jorge Fernandez
Jorge Fernandez
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Captain Jorge Fernandez is an avid angler and a professional fisherman. He has been fishing for almost 2 decades now and never stops learning. Capt. Jorge is a native guide who was born in the area so he knows it inside-out. He loves every type of fishing and is familiar with all the tried-and-true methods and fishing techniques that work best in Herradura.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Broomtail Grouper
Broomtail Grouper
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Pacific Red Snapper
Pacific Red Snapper
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Broomtail Grouper
Broomtail Grouper
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Pacific Crevalle Jack

Real catches by this captain

  • Group of adult anglers aboard a fishing boat proudly holding several red snapper and a large amberjack over open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    We continue with the good catches and good vibes
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large red snapper aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Cubera Snapper
    A busy day aboard the snook My friend of many years and many adventures together.
  • Solo angler proudly holding a large wahoo aboard a center-console fishing boat in open ocean waters.
    Wahoo time
  • Adult angler holding a large wahoo aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore, with twin outboards and open ocean visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Cubera Snapper
    Gary D.
    Gary D.
    Wahoo, grouper and red fish. Having fished with snook for 20 plus years I would recommend him without hesitation.
  • Adult angler holding a red snapper and a large amberjack aboard a fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Red Snapper
    Our catch for today
  • Solo angler proudly displays a red snapper and a large silver offshore game fish aboard a center-console boat in open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +4
    Red Snapper
    Joseph W.
    Joseph W.
    Jorge was amazing, got us on fish all day! Could not recommend more! We are happy fisherman today!
  • Adult angler holding a large red snapper aboard a center-console boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    A good day aboard the *Snook*—some nice catches.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large red snapper aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Colorado Snapper
    Another happy customer aboard the Snook
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large red snapper-style fish aboard a small offshore fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Cubera Snapper
    Horace H.
    Horace H.
    we caught 7 different species of fish. a total of about 30 sampper . two of them being massive Cubera. incredible outing!!!
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large red snapper aboard a fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Colorado Snapper
    We found dinner, we're not eating chicken today.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Game Fisher
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
2 coolers
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
4-hr trips: pineapple, watermelon
Drinks
Sodas, water
First mate
Tips of 10-15% are appreciated
Lunch
Longer trips: sandwiches

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 60 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 60 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
2 kids max.; all ages are welcome; vests provided
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash

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