Fish Hunter is located in Herradura and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Juan Jose will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 5 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Dolphin, Sailfish, Marlin, Roosterfish, Snapper, and Grouper, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, big game fishing, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 28’ Fish Nautique boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat comes with a toilet.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. The boat will be supplied with snacks, drinks, and lunch for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Fish Hunter.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $690
    A fun 5-hour trip starting in the morning. The price includes all fishing equipment and catch cleaning. Capt. Juan Jose will supply water, sodas, snacks, fruit, as well as a lot of beer. The trip will start at 7:00 a.m. and finish at 12:00 p.m.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Marlin (Black)
    Black Marlin
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Arctic Char
    Arctic Char
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $690
    A 5-hour trip in the afternoon.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Grouper (Snowy)
    Snowy Grouper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $850
    Six and a half hours of fishing experience.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Marlin (Black)
    Black Marlin
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Grouper (Snowy)
    Snowy Grouper
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $950
    Enjoy 8 hours of fishing Costa Rica's fish-rich and gorgeous waters. The trip includes lunch, snacks, fruit, sodas, water, and lots of beer. All fishing equipment and catch cleaning are also provided. The trip starts at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Marlin (Black)
    Black Marlin
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Grouper (Snowy)
    Snowy Grouper
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 28 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Aaron P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on April 19, 2024
Juan and Alfredo were exceptional guides and put us on the fish rapidly.  Patient teachers and willing to do what it takes...
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David C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Slow start, great finish

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on May 5, 2024
Captain Jose and mate Rafael were great. We didn’t find the roosterfish we had hoped for (not their fault, bad time of year...
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Reg R.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Clear guidelines should be communicated concerning gratuity

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on February 16, 2024
We really enjoyed our trip with captain Tito and Roy. They took care of us and worked hard to make sure we caught fish. Much...
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Carlos B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect Day of Family Fishing!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on January 5, 2024
Great day aboard Fish Hunter! Juan Jose and Rafael were amazing in every aspect of the trip. Plenty of fish, Rooster, Snapper,...
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Charlie S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome crew

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on December 17, 2023
Fantastic crew worked nonstop. Very friendly and made the trip beautiful
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FAQs about Fish Hunter – 28’

Fish Hunter – 28’ offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $690 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $690 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Fish Hunter – 28’, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Portátil toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers

Trips booked with Fish Hunter – 28’ include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Sure we always make sure what kind of fishing the costumes wants to do to have the right bait available )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We do give the fish clean and filleting and is included in the price )
  • Snacks (Snacks and fruits are included in the half day and in the full day also lunch )
  • Drinks (Beers, sodas and water )
  • First Mate (Rafy is our mate he will be happy to help you with anything you need )
  • Lunch (Lunch is included in the full day. We can agree depending on what the costumer’s wants )

Fish Hunter – 28’ offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (As far as the bite is. Not intimidating about the distance )

Fish Hunter – 28’ offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Fish Hunter – 28’ include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Snowy)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)

Your captain

Juan Jose Sirias Rojas
Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
21 Fishing Reports
28 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2022
Juan Jose takes you and your dear ones on a fishing adventure you won't soon forget. Join him aboard and discover Costa Rica's mesmerizing waters full of all kinds of prized species.

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Grouper (Snowy) Snowy Grouper
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2017
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Fish Nautique
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 210HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
As far as the bite is. Not intimidating about the distance

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Portátil toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Sure we always make sure what kind of fishing the costumes wants to do to have the right bait available
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We do give the fish clean and filleting and is included in the price
Snacks
Snacks and fruits are included in the half day and in the full day also lunch
Drinks
Beers, sodas and water
First Mate
Rafy is our mate he will be happy to help you with anything you need
Lunch
Lunch is included in the full day. We can agree depending on what the costumer’s wants

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Kids are always welcome!!
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
PayPal

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