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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.

โ€จYour 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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $530
    This morning trip consists of 5 hours of fishing for Roosterfish, Snapper, and more. Pineapple and watermelon will be provided, along with everything needed to make a great catch possible.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $530
    This afternoon trip will depart at noon or a bit later. You will be fishing for Roosterfish, Barracuda, and other species. All the fishing tackle and gear needed for the trip will be provided, along with pineapples and watermelons.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    Just booked! Last booked: 6 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $650
    This trip is for those anglers who want to fish more than a half day but not as much as a full day. Target Roosterfish, Snapper, and more.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 60 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $770
    On this trip, you will get the water all to yourselves and battle Marlin, Mahi Mahi, and other species. Apart from all the necessary gear and tackle, the crew will offer sandwiches, sodas, and water.
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
4.8 / 5
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4.7 / 5
Crew
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4.9 / 5
Experience
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4.8 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Leah S.
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We caught a sailfish!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on December 7, 2024
Jorge and David did an outstanding job, we took this trip for our honeymoon. I have been fishing in Costa Rica before, I knew...
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Ren M.
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Captain who will get fish even if no one else does

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 8, 2024
No one caught anything on this rainy, blustery day. We hooked up with a sail fish in the first 30 minutes out. kind...
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Heather R.
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Amazing Trip!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 7, 2024
My family and I booked a full day fishing excursion with Jorge and Christopher. We went out in a storm and the waves were pretty...
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John S.
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Awesome Day on the Water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 9, 2024
We took a half day trip with Jorge and Christopher and had the best time! It was my husband, older teen son and daughter and...
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Best adventure

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 30, 2024
Iโ€™ve been on guided fishing trips all through the US and even one in Loch Ness in Scotland and this fishing trip was by far...
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FAQs about Snook Sportfishing

Snook Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $530 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $530 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (7 hours)
  • US $770 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 Crevalle
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Jorge Fernandez
Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
61 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
410 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
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.

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Broomtail) Broomtail Grouper

What the boat is like

Boat Image
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

Whichย types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
25-40 miles

Whichย fishing techniques you can try

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

Whichย amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box
2 coolers

Whatโ€™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.

Whatย the listing policiesย 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 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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:

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