Black Marlin Sportfishing
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Make some memories in Herradura and go fishing with Black Marlin Sportfishing. With Captain Nigel at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.
Fishing around here will often see you targeting Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Marlin, Sailfish, Roosterfish, Wahoo, Cubera Snapper, Broomtail Grouper, Yellowfin Tuna, Great Barracuda, and more, depending on the season. On the day of your trip, you're likely to troll and bottom fish. Capt. Nigel also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.
Your adventure begins aboard a 28' Apex Zodiak center console with room for 4 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. Capt. Nigel will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is included, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.
You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
You can't go wrong when you bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, and sunglasses. Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks available on board.
Your trip with Black Marlin Sportfishing is just a click away, so why not make it happen?
Make some memories in Herradura and go fishing with Black Marlin Sportfishing. With Captain Nigel at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.
Fishing around here will often see you targeting Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Marlin, Sailfish, Roosterfish, Wahoo, Cubera Snapper, Broomtail Grouper, Yellowfin Tuna, Great Barracuda, and more, depending on the season. On the day of your trip, you're likely to troll and bottom fish. Capt. Nigel also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.
Your adventure begins aboard a 28' Apex Zodiak center console with room for 4 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. Capt. Nigel will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is included, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.
You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
You can't go wrong when you bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, and sunglasses. Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks available on board.
Your trip with Black Marlin Sportfishing is just a click away, so why not make it happen?
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Anthony Drew VoivedichRepeat angler5.0Verifiedgreat captain and mate!! knew their stuff
3/4 Day time on January 2, 2026 • 4 adultsthese guys are great and make sure to do their best to ensure you catch fish!!
Jared Sartell4.7VerifiedFantastic experience
Full Day Trip on February 25, 2025 • 2 adultsThis was our first saltwater fishing experience and we were very pleased. It was clear that Capt. Tito and his mate were working diligently to get us into a variety of fish, both inshore and off shore. They offered kind guidance to us beginners, and ensured our success. We caught several species, bucket list fish and couldn't have asked for more.
Michael Barina5.0VerifiedHookups Galore
Full Day Trip on June 15, 2024 • 2 adultsCaptain Adriel was on point from the time I booked until the day we arrived. Communication was top notch. He put us on fish all day, his first mate was a pro and they were not only kind but very fun an funny. Ill be back on his boat again soon.
John SchneiderRepeat angler4.7VerifiedBest day ever!
Full Day Trip on February 13, 2024 • 3 adultsCaptain Tito exceeded all expectations. Not just fishing but catching! 4 sail fish, 1 mahi and 3 bonita landed. Also, several hook ups. Couldn't have asked for a better day. If you are comfortable with a center console boat I highly recommend Marlin Mania. Price was good too compared to Costa Rica standards. Good luck!
Cole Leyden5.0VerifiedAmazing day out!
Full Day Trip on January 4, 2024 • 3 adultsCaught many amazing fishing consistently. Great crew, friendly and passionate and helpful. Caught many species including sailfish wahoo, mahi mahi and hooked up to a marlin. Highly recommend all time great day on the water!
Kaitland Duke5.0VerifiedSo fun
Half day of fishing on September 5, 2024 • 2 adultsThe crew was great! It was raining most of the morning, but we still ended up catching 2 really great sailfish
Chase Remington4.7VerifiedGreat fishing!
Full Day Trip on June 25, 2024 • 2 adultsCaught yellow fin tuna. They even cut some on the boat for sashimi and another local dish. Very friendly crew. Had a great time and especially for the price compared to others in the area!
Ken BRepeat angler5.0VerifiedRooster Rooster !!
Half day of fishing on July 26, 2024 • 2 adultsWhile it took awhile to start fishing due to rough seas, Captain Tito & deckhand Oscar got us on two nice sized Rooster fish (35-40lb & 25-30lb), along with catching a large Spanish Mackeral. Crew and boat made for a very fun trip.
Andy Ellis3.0VerifiedBe cautious
Half day of fishing on June 4, 2025 • 3 adultsCaptain continued to harass at the end bc we only left a 25% tip. We did catch one fish on our trip so it was a decent trip but the end was an experience I’ve never dealt with in my years of taking chartered trips.
Sean Hanna1.3VerifiedNot what was paid for or expected.
3/4 Day time on July 30, 2024 • 2 adultsWe started the day being told there were only 5 blue runners for bait for a 7 hour trip. The captain bought four more from another charter before we left. There was no lunch provided. We were offered some chips, fruit, & drinks. Captain Tito asked about our deposit through the fishing app multiple times even though we paid the balance in cash like he wasn’t getting paid or didn’t understand the process. He was not friendly, but thankfully the first mate was. We caught one sailfish which the crew took off the line before pulling into the boat for pictures or offering to keep. Overall I’m glad my son caught a billfish, but we did not get what we were promised in the booking. The boat was very worn as well as the equipment old. It was a gut punch considering what we paid.
FAQs about Black Marlin Sportfishing
- US $750 per group - Half day of fishing (5 hours)
- US $800 per group - 3/4 Day time (7 hours)
- US $950 per group, additional US $0 per person after 1 guest - Full Day Trip (10 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Snacks
- Drinks
- First mate
- Lunch
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Fly fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Great)
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Broomtail)
- Marlin (Black)
- Roosterfish
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Pacific Dog)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
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