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Spending a day on the water with Macho Sportfishing is one of the most enjoyable things you can do in Herradura, Costa Rica. This charter is a family-run business that combines years of experience in the fishing industry with the desire to provide an amazing customer experience. Captain Diego Leon runs these trips with his father and brother year round.

The Leon family invites you to join them on their 29’ custom built center console that can accommodate up to 4 guests. She’s powered by a 200 HP Suzuki engine and equipped with a fish finder, VHF radio, and GPS. If you decide to take a break from fishing, try snorkeling! The equipment will be ready for you on the boat.

Your captain will show you deep sea fishing, trolling, and bottom fishing – it all depends which fish you want to catch and what’s biting. Your main targets will be the most prestigious offshore species, such as Sailfish, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, and Yellowfin Tuna, but you could also reel in Snapper or Grouper. Note that Marlin and Sailfish are catch and release only, but other fish can be kept. After the trip, the first mate will gladly clean and fillet it for you.

Capt. Diego will provide you with Shimano fishing equipment, prepare cold drinks and snacks, make sure that the bait is fresh and the boat is clean. For Macho Sportfishing your safety and enjoyment are of the utmost importance. With them by your side, you will be in good hands at all times.



FAQs about Macho Sportfishing

Macho Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Full Day Trip – Combo (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Macho Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment Always available on the boat
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Macho Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Sandwiches, fruits)
  • Drinks (Water, sodas, beer)
  • First Mate (Tips are appreciated)
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch

Macho Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Macho Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Handline
  • Flounder Gigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Macho Sportfishing include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Meet the Charter Operator

Diego
Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
6 Fishing Reports
22 Customer reviews
Member since January 2019
Macho Sportfishing is a family-run fishing charter business. The Leon family used to run fishing trips for Los Suenos Marriott hotel and a few years ago they decided to start their own business. Regardless of the trip you decide to take, they will make sure you have an unforgettable day on water. Their biggest catch on this boat was a 650 lb Black Marlin.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Custom (Center console) originally built in 2010. Powered by a 200HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
29 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Handline
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Enclosed
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Always available on the boat
Live Bait Well
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Sandwiches, fruits
Drinks
Water, sodas, beer
First Mate
Tips are appreciated
Fishing License
Lunch

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
6 years and above
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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:

Cash

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.2 / 5
out of 5 stars from 22 reviews
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (23)
14 Mahi and 1 pompano
14 Mahi and 1 pompano
14 Mahi and 1 pompano
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
94%
Recommend this charter
73%
Appropriate for children
73%
Satisfied with the boat
88%
Caught fish
73%
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Diego A.
Gardner, MA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
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4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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14 Mahi and 1 pompano

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 5, 2021
We started early and hit mahi hard and fast. 14 mahi and 1 pompano. Diego and family were wonderful and accommodating. Couldn’t...
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Jessica S.
Cazenovia, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 15, 2020
I 100% recommend Macho Sportfishing! My boyfriend and I scheduled with them over FishingBooker and we were so happy we listened...
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Michael F.
Jaco, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very nice

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Combo on January 16, 2020
Had a great time brought 2 kids and crew was very nice to my family.  Went out of the way.  Drinks, fruit and food very...
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Shaun M.
San Ramon, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip morning

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 4, 2019
Macho picked us up right off the beach in front of Marriott Los Suenos where we were staying which was a real bonus. We...
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Stewart B.
Cartago, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 6, 2019
Very easy place to meet up! We had a really good time with the captain (macho)  and mate (Alex). I would definitely recommend...
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