Runaway Sportfishing - Jaco

Runaway Sportfishing spends the winter in the famous sportfishing town of Jaco, guiding groups out to the fish of their dreams in this wonderful angling heaven. They offer nothing but the best fishing onboard a great boat which has been recently restored to the highest standards.

Spend the morning fishing inshore for a selection of table and game species including Roosterfish, Jacks, Snapper, and Barracuda while taking in the stunning nature around Playa Herradura. Head out for longer and you will have the chance to fish offshore, battling Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, and even Marlin.

Whatever you do, do it in style aboard the Runaway. This 32’ Blackfin sportfisher was completely overhauled in 2016 and now comes equipped with some serious equipment, as well as plenty of little luxuries to keep you happy. She is powered by twin 385HP Caterpillar engines which kick her up to an impressive cruising speed of just under 30 knots.

She features outriggers and downriggers to give you the best spread, tuna tubes and a livewell to keep your bait fresh no matter how big it is, and a rocket launcher-style fighting chair to let you hold your own against even the biggest of bluewater beasts. Down below deck you will find an enclosed toilet, a galley, bed, and plenty of space to escape the hot tropical sun after hard-fought battles on deck.

All trips come with snacks and soft drinks, and you will even be given lunch on full day trips. At the end of the day, your catch will be cleaned and filleted ready to enjoy at one of the local restaurants. This is all part of the five-star service which Captain Carlos and his crew work hard to provide to every client who steps aboard.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Nearshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Mar 31
    $950
    Spend the morning fishing the local waters for Roosterfish, Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Amberjack and other minor species. Full fishing equipment, soft drinks, ice, chips with dip, and fresh pineapple provided. Come on board we promise you won’t regret it!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Nearshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Mar 31
    $950
    Spend the morning fishing the local waters for Roosterfish, Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Amberjack and other minor species. Full fishing equipment, soft drinks, ice, chips with dip, and fresh pineapple provided. Come on board we promise you won’t regret it!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 12 - Mar 4
    $1,375
    Spend the whole day onboard, heading out to the very best waters up to 40 miles from the dock. Target Sailfish, Marlin, Wahoo, Tuna and Mahi Mahi then head home with aching arms and awesome fish!

FAQs about Runaway Sportfishing - Jaco

Runaway Sportfishing - Jaco offers the following trips to customers:
  • $950 per group - Half Day Trip - Nearshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • $950 per group - Half Day Trip - Nearshore (PM) (5 hours)
  • $1,375 per group - Full Day Trip - Offshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Runaway Sportfishing - Jaco, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair A rocket laucher type chair- NO SEAT
  • GPS Furuno
  • Fishfinder Furuno
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes

Trips booked with Runaway Sportfishing - Jaco include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (All Shimano and Penn gear,)
  • Live Bait (Prepared before trip when available.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Lunch (For full day trips only.)

Runaway Sportfishing - Jaco offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 40 miles on full days.)

Runaway Sportfishing - Jaco offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Runaway Sportfishing - Jaco include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

About the Captain

Carlos Murillo
Jacó, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
6 Fishing Reports
18 Customer reviews
Member since October 2015
Well, it all start it when my grandfather took me on a fishing trip on his little 15' homemade type boat when I was little. I knew then that I liked fishing and everything around it. I've been hooked on fishing ever since. All the Runaway Sportfishing team is local to the area and have been working on boats for decades.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Blackfin (Flybridge) originally built in 1993, and restored in 2016. Powered by 2 385HP Caterpillar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots.

Length
32 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 40 miles on full days.

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
A rocket laucher type chair- NO SEAT
GPS
Furuno
Fishfinder
Furuno
Bed
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
All Shimano and Penn gear,
Live Bait
Prepared before trip when available.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Lunch
For full day trips only.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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
All ages welcome.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory
Marlin, Sailfish, Roosterfish.

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
PayPal

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (28)
Full day trip with Capt. Murillo
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Full day trip with Captain Carlos
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
77%
Friendly captain
92%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
62%
Satisfied with the boat
92%
Catch intended fish
62%
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Bradley K.
Houston, TX
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Full day trip with Capt. Murillo

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Offshore on February 27, 2020
We left Playa Herradura at 7AM. About a 2 hour run into the Pacific.  Lots of bottle nose dolphins showed up, got into some...
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Luis V.
Puntarenas, 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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Great Crew!! Great fishing trip!! Highly recommend!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Offshore on February 20, 2020
Full day of fishing.  Caught 3 tuna, 1 sail fish and 1 mahi mahi on a day that seemed fairly slow for everyone.  Carlos and...
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Billy C.
Anchorage, Alaska
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day with Carlos

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Offshore on February 4, 2019
Had a great day out with Carlos and the crew . We caught tuna’s and dorado’s and even had a few opportunities at some sails...
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William H.
Jacksonville, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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February 7 offshore trip with Runaway

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Offshore on February 7, 2019
Top shelf fishing; good to great equipment; refurbished boat ran like a top, lots of power and everything right. Caught 5 nice...
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Gerard E.
Paramus, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Offshore on February 28, 2020
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