American Charters 

4.6/5 (41 reviews)
 M82Q+R7R, Vista Bahía, Provincia de Puntarenas, Playa Herradura, PU, Costa Rica

American Charters 

Playa Herradura, PU, Costa Rica
28 ft
4
4.6/5 (41 reviews)

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If you’re ready to enjoy fishing in Herradura, we’ve got you covered with American Charters. Your guide for the day is Captain Yemery offering years of local experience.We have added Star-Link Wi-Fi so you can always be in touch.

Species like Mahi Mahi, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Roosterfish, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, and more are in the cards, depending on the time of year. You’ll target your catch by light tackle fishing, trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Also remember to bring snacks – luckily, Capt. Yemery will have some on board!

You’ll be welcome aboard a 28’ Topaz offshore sport fishing powered by 2026 twin 240 hp yanmar that holds up to 4 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. 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 may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks provided on board.

Get in touch with Capt. Yermey below and start planning your trip today!

If you’re ready to enjoy fishing in Herradura, we’ve got you covered with American Charters. Your guide for the day is Captain Yemery offering years of local experience.We have added Star-Link Wi-Fi so you can always be in touch.

Species like Mahi Mahi, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Roosterfish, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, and more are in the cards, depending on the time of year. You’ll target your catch by light tackle fishing, trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Also remember to bring snacks – luckily, Capt. Yemery will have some on board!

You’ll be welcome aboard a 28’ Topaz offshore sport fishing powered by 2026 twin 240 hp yanmar that holds up to 4 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. 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 may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks provided on board.

Get in touch with Capt. Yermey below and start planning your trip today!

American Charters
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American Charters
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip – Offshore
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Roosterfish
Seabass (White)
Snapper (Cubera)
+2
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Wahoo
+1
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.6
41 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (98)

What anglers say

85%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

All reviews (41)

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Rich Gienopie
Rich Gienopie
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
They hustled, they tried.
Half Day Trip – Offshore on July 14, 20252 adults3 children

Once we got onboard, the day was a great day. We're a family of 5, with boys 15, 13, and 10. We caught 2 marlin and 1 sailfish. Was really cool first experience with sport fishing in deep water. We were really hoping to have something we could keep and eat, but such is fishing... the capt and crew were obviously working and trying so it's definitely more about the capricious ocean than anything they did or did not do. The lunch was fantastic and the snacks were great - we were pretty much eating all day long! Drinks too and I would have loved to have had a few more beers (had one) but I was low-grade sea sick most of the day so beer was definitely not on my menu.

Reported catch:
Sailfish
Striped Marlin
Melanie Miller
Melanie Miller
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great day all around!!
Full Day Trip on May 1, 20262 adults

Overall fantastic experience!! The crew was top notch. Captain put us on fish within the first hour. We caught 5 Huge sailfish and Landed 2 mahi. They filleted the mahi on the warer and we had it for lunch. YUM!! After the 3rd sailfish, Captain asked if we wanted to get in the water with it! Yes please!!! What an experience! Would definitely recommend these guys. Very professional and great people.

Reported catch:
Sailfish
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Liza Aguirre
Liza Aguirre
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
New
A must do!
Full Day Trip on July 1, 20262 adults

Guide and deckhands were excellent. We caught plenty of fish and also got treated very well by staff and captain. I would definitely do this again.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Yellowfin Tuna
Hector Montero
Hector Montero
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Thank you for the amazing experience
Half Day Trip – Offshore on January 15, 20262 adults

Captain Jeremy and first mate Chaka were incredible to say the least. They constantly worked hard all charter while giving excellent service with drinks and snacks. I did the offshore fishing charter and was able to catch two sail fish (Velas— en espanol)

Reported catch:
Sailfish
Jeff Westbrook
Jeff Westbrook
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
4.7
Verified
Costa Rica Fishing Trip
Half Day Trip – Offshore on January 16, 20264 adults

Went out this morning for a 1/2 day INSHORE and the Captain & Crew did a great job. They can't MAKE the fish bite but they did everything right to try and get them to bite! We caught 2 Red Snappers & A Jack fish! Overall is was a good successful fishing trip! I would recommend them to anyone!

FAQs about American Charters

American Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip – Offshore (5 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with American Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system star-link wifi
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Radar
Trips booked with American Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First mate
  • Lunch
American Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
American Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with American Charters include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

American Charters
American Charters
American Charters

Playa Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

ID & license verified
41 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2023

Grew in Miami Florida fishing the keys and Bahamas. I have won many of tournaments in the States and Bahamas. My fishing is a passion not a job.

ID & license verified
41 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2023

Grew in Miami Florida fishing the keys and Bahamas. I have won many of tournaments in the States and Bahamas. My fishing is a passion not a job.

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Sailfish

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2010
Boat manufacturer
Topaz
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yanmar 2026
Powered by
2 x 240HP
Max cruising speed
23 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Multimedia system
star-link wifi
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First mate
Lunch

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep 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

 Bank transfer

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