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?



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half day of fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $625
    The half-day fishing includes: Beers Mixed sodas Cold teas Water Chips Fruit
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Grouper (Broomtail)
    Broomtail Grouper
    Marlin (Black)
    Black Marlin
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day time
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $700
    The 3/4 Daytime fishing includes: Beers Mixed sodas Cold teas Water Chips Fruit
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Broomtail)
    Broomtail Grouper
    Marlin (Black)
    Black Marlin
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $800
    We offer bottom fishing, trolling fishing, coastal fishing, or live bait fishing. Islan Tortuga Trip and Sunset. Included: Water, Coca-Cola, Ice Tea, Beer, Chips, Pineapple, Watermelon, Sándwich.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Broomtail)
    Broomtail Grouper
    Marlin (Black)
    Black Marlin
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.4 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (26)
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So fun
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Angler rating
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Friendly captain
83%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
80%
Satisfied with the boat
83%
Caught fish
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Ken B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Rooster Rooster !!

VERIFIED   Half day of fishing on July 26, 2024
While it took awhile to start fishing due to rough seas, Captain Tito & deckhand Oscar got us on two nice sized Rooster fish...
Ken B. recommends Black Marlin Sportfishing
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Kaitland D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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So fun

VERIFIED   Half day of fishing on September 5, 2024
The crew was great! It was raining most of the morning, but we still ended up catching 2 really great sailfish
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Chase R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 25, 2024
Caught yellow fin tuna. They even cut some on the boat for sashimi and another local dish. Very friendly crew. Had a great...
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Michael B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Hookups Galore

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 15, 2024
Captain Adriel was on point from the time I booked until the day we arrived.  Communication was top notch.  He put us on...
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John S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Best day ever!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 13, 2024
Captain Tito exceeded all expectations. Not just fishing but catching! 4 sail fish, 1 mahi and 3 bonita landed. Also, several...
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FAQs about Black Marlin Sportfishing

Black Marlin Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $625 per group - Half day of fishing (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 3/4 Day time (7 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $0 per person after 1 guest - Full Day Trip (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Black Marlin Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Black Marlin Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Lunch

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

Black Marlin Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Black Marlin Sportfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Broomtail)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Marlin mania
Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
1 Fishing Report
7 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2021
Capt. Tito runs trips out of Herradura aboard a 28’ Apex Zodiak center console. These waters are known for Mahi Mahi and Marlin and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or bottom fishing. With great knowledge

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
2010
Boat manufacturer
Apex
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Lunch

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You Keep Catch
Crew Keeps 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:

Cash

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