Hooked Up Sportfishing Costa Rica
Hooked Up Sportfishing Costa Rica
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Make the most of your time in Herradura and go fishing with Hooked Up Sportfishing Costa Rica.
The fish in these waters include Cero Mackerel, Red Grouper, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Roosterfish, Sailfish, Cubera Snapper, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, and more if conditions allow. On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
Your boat for the day is a 30' Bertram with space for 6 passengers and STARTLINK internet. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates often work for tips, and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip. Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. 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.
Don't leave home without sunglasses and sunblock (non-spray). The trip includes fruit, snacks, soft drinks, water and beer. Kids are welcome aboard, so feel free to bring them along!
Now's the time to experience fishing in Herradura for yourself with Hooked Up Sportfishing Costa Rica!
Make the most of your time in Herradura and go fishing with Hooked Up Sportfishing Costa Rica.
The fish in these waters include Cero Mackerel, Red Grouper, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Roosterfish, Sailfish, Cubera Snapper, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, and more if conditions allow. On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
Your boat for the day is a 30' Bertram with space for 6 passengers and STARTLINK internet. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates often work for tips, and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip. Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. 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.
Don't leave home without sunglasses and sunblock (non-spray). The trip includes fruit, snacks, soft drinks, water and beer. Kids are welcome aboard, so feel free to bring them along!
Now's the time to experience fishing in Herradura for yourself with Hooked Up Sportfishing Costa Rica!
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Melissa M5.0VerifiedAwesome day!
Full Day Trip on March 11, 2026 • 2 adultsSuch an amazing day with the absolute best crew!!! This duo worked so hard for the whole 8 hour trip. The captain Betto saw everything from above and his first mate hooked everything- a total of EIGHT sailfish!! They can't be stopped!! They hooked two at the same time, TWICE!! The best fishing trip I have every been on. These guys made our day, they are so nice and we're so excited about every catch. Truly an unbelievable birthday gift to my fiance. Lunch was also so lovely, a nice hot typical costa rican meal prepared by Berni. He took such great care of us. During our double catches he made sure to document EVERYTHING. Yall are awesome, hope we can come back for another trip soon!
Glenn Wisner5.0VerifiedUnforgettable Day on the Water — Seven Sailfish and an Amazing Crew in Costa Rica
Full Day Trip on February 3, 2026 • 2 adultsWe had an absolutely incredible fishing trip in Costa Rica and couldn’t have asked for a better crew. Captain Christian put us right on the fish, and first mate Betto was outstanding — knowledgeable, hardworking, and genuinely fun to be around. Thanks to them, we caught seven sailfish, which was beyond exciting and more than we ever expected for one day. They were professional, patient, and made sure everyone felt involved and comfortable the entire trip. The boat was well run, the experience was smooth from start to finish, and the energy on board made the day unforgettable. (Lunch hit the spot) This trip was a highlight of our vacation. Glenn and I will be talking about it for a long time and would 100% recommend this guide to anyone looking for a top-notch fishing experience in Costa Rica. Donna I Can’t say enough about this experience, Christian, Betto and Angelo went out of their way to accommodate Donna and myself. Memories for a lifetime! I hope I can make it back one day. SEVEN Sailfish with Donna’s coming in at 106 inches. Ended the day with Pura vida! Glenn
Martin Hwang4.7VerifiedJaco fishing trip
Full Day Trip on January 28, 2026 • 2 adultsWe had an excellent fishing charter with Hooked up fishing. We are fishermen who go on an international charter annually, and fish in Michigan weekly and have done so for about 25 years. Between the two of us, for this charter, I wanted to fish near shore to catch dinner and roosters and my buddy wanted to trophy fish. The crew were very accommodating and worked very hard to accomplish both. We did wonderfully. I got my first ever Cuberra snapper and rock snapper (which were absolutely delicious) Then we went off shore to find bigger game. We went 3 for 5 on sailfish. An amazing experience catching my first sailfish also. We got to see a giant turtle, bottle nose dolphins, humpback whales, pilot whales and amazing scenery. We absolutely loved the day. Captain Christian, Mate Beto and Mate David were excellent, they worked very very hard to accomplish our goals and were very invested in achieving what we desired. That’s all, anyone could ask of a crew, even on a tough day… thankfully this was a very productive day. Muchisimas gracias to captain and crew for an awesome day!
Becca Clarke5.0VerifiedNewMahi Mahi and Tuna time….
Full Day Trip on September 7, 2026 • 3 adultsWe had an amazing full day on the water! Caught a nice sized Mahi Mahi and chased a school of Tuna 50 miles off of the coast- caught a massive one- brought 40 pounds of meat back to Texas. Lunch was delicious too! Highly recommend Hooked Up Sports Fishing- the entire boat crew was great!
Anish Manuel5.0VerifiedNewFun trip in Costa Rica! 🇨🇷
Full Day Trip on September 25, 2026 • 4 adultsFun experience! Captain and crew was great, we ended up catching Yellow Tail Tuna. Fun crew and fun time.
Michal Farley5.0Verifiedamazing guides- super fun
Half Day Trip on June 29, 2026 • 6 adultsThe captain was great as were the other guides. We caight two sail fiah and 4 beautiful Tuna. three moms taking out their 20 year old boys- couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The boat was well equppied and our guides were patient and helpful.
Jj JahnkeRepeat angler5.0Verifiedepic salifishing costa Rica
Full Day Trip on March 9, 2026 • 6 adultswhat an amazing charter! the crew on the Rosa maria were top notch! they fished hard all day and we landed some beautiful sailfish. ive caught plenty of tuna but this was a bucket list for me as we dont get this species where im from. the crew also prepared us some amazing fresh ceviche from some yellowfin caught the day before! what a day! would highly recommend chartering hooked up sport fishing!
Edwin HershbergerRepeat angler4.7VerifiedAmazing trip Surpassed expectations
Full Day Trip on August 7, 2026 • 2 adultsWe had an unbelievable experience saw hundreds of dolphins, cought 8 tuna and one sailfish. Hooked up to many more! The crew was on the ball and had motivation and grit to get the job done.
Justin Sexton4.7VerifiedHighly Reccomended
Full Day Trip on May 1, 2026 • 2 adultsThe captain amd crew went above and beyond to make it a great trip. We caught Mahi, Tuna, and a beautiful Sailfish! It is not often that everything turns out the way you hope - but today it did!
Max Von Walter4.7Verifiedgreat fishing
Full Day Trip on May 26, 2026 • 2 adults7 sailfish, a tuna, and a mahi. Captian and crew were great. boat description says it has starlink, it does not.
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Such an amazing day with the absolute best crew!!! This duo worked so hard for the whole 8 hour trip. The captain Betto saw everything from above and his first mate hooked everything- a total of EIGHT sailfish!! They can't be stopped!! They hooked two at the same time, TWICE!! The best fishing trip I have every been on. These guys made our day, they are so nice and we're so excited about every catch. Truly an unbelievable birthday gift to my fiance. Lunch was also so lovely, a nice hot typical costa rican meal prepared by Berni. He took such great care of us. During our double catches he made sure to document EVERYTHING. Yall are awesome, hope we can come back for another trip soon!
We had an absolutely incredible fishing trip in Costa Rica and couldn’t have asked for a better crew. Captain Christian put us right on the fish, and first mate Betto was outstanding — knowledgeable, hardworking, and genuinely fun to be around. Thanks to them, we caught seven sailfish, which was beyond exciting and more than we ever expected for one day. They were professional, patient, and made sure everyone felt involved and comfortable the entire trip. The boat was well run, the experience was smooth from start to finish, and the energy on board made the day unforgettable. (Lunch hit the spot) This trip was a highlight of our vacation. Glenn and I will be talking about it for a long time and would 100% recommend this guide to anyone looking for a top-notch fishing experience in Costa Rica. Donna I Can’t say enough about this experience, Christian, Betto and Angelo went out of their way to accommodate Donna and myself. Memories for a lifetime! I hope I can make it back one day. SEVEN Sailfish with Donna’s coming in at 106 inches. Ended the day with Pura vida! Glenn
We had an excellent fishing charter with Hooked up fishing. We are fishermen who go on an international charter annually, and fish in Michigan weekly and have done so for about 25 years. Between the two of us, for this charter, I wanted to fish near shore to catch dinner and roosters and my buddy wanted to trophy fish. The crew were very accommodating and worked very hard to accomplish both. We did wonderfully. I got my first ever Cuberra snapper and rock snapper (which were absolutely delicious) Then we went off shore to find bigger game. We went 3 for 5 on sailfish. An amazing experience catching my first sailfish also. We got to see a giant turtle, bottle nose dolphins, humpback whales, pilot whales and amazing scenery. We absolutely loved the day. Captain Christian, Mate Beto and Mate David were excellent, they worked very very hard to accomplish our goals and were very invested in achieving what we desired. That’s all, anyone could ask of a crew, even on a tough day… thankfully this was a very productive day. Muchisimas gracias to captain and crew for an awesome day!
We had an amazing full day on the water! Caught a nice sized Mahi Mahi and chased a school of Tuna 50 miles off of the coast- caught a massive one- brought 40 pounds of meat back to Texas. Lunch was delicious too! Highly recommend Hooked Up Sports Fishing- the entire boat crew was great!
Thank you! What an amazing day - Mahi Mahi and a massive Tuna 50 miles offshore! So glad you enjoyed the crew and lunch. Thanks for recommending Hooked Up Sportfishing Costa Rica. Hope to see you back in Jaco soon with 40 more pounds to take to Texas!
Fun experience! Captain and crew was great, we ended up catching Yellow Tail Tuna. Fun crew and fun time.
Hi Anish! Thank you so much for your kind review! It was a pleasure having you aboard, and we are very happy to know that you had a gret experience with captain and crew. We hope to welcome you back for another great fishing adventure in Costa Rica soon. Tight lines, and we hope to see you again! 🎣
FAQs about Hooked Up Sportfishing Costa Rica
- US $1,350 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
- US $1,750 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- Toilet
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Multimedia system
- Outriggers
- Tuna tubes
- Spearfishing equipment
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (On boat or pick up on the way to fishing grounds)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We will fillet the fish for you!)
- Snacks (Chips, bean dip, salsa and fruit. )
- Drinks (sodas, water . You can bring your own)
- First mate (20% tip is customary)
- Fishing license (License included)
- Lunch (Only available on full days.)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Popping
- Deep sea fishing
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Broomtail)
- Marlin (Black)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Roosterfish
- Sailfish
- Sierra Mackerel
- Snapper (Pacific Dog)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
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