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. 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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip Green Season
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Nov 15
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,000
    Our experienced guides will provide an unforgettable fishing charter for your group. The trip includes fruit, snacks, soft drinks, water and beer. Half-day trips will target Roosterfish, Snapper, Grouper, Mackerel, Seabass, and other species. Prepare for action!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,250
    Our experienced guides will provide an unforgettable fishing charter for your group. The trip includes fruit, snacks, soft drinks, water and beer. Half-day trips will target Roosterfish, Snapper, Grouper, Mackerel, Seabass, and other species. Prepare for action!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip Green Season
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Nov 15
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,500
    Our experienced guides will provide an unforgettable fishing charter for your group. The trip includes fruit, lunch, snacks, soft drinks, water, and beer. Full-day offshore trips will target species like Blue/Black/Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, and Wahoo. Prepare for action!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Marlin (Black)
    Black Marlin
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,650
    Our experienced guides will provide an unforgettable fishing charter for your group. The trip includes fruit, lunch, snacks, soft drinks, water, and beer. Full-day offshore trips will target species like Blue/Black/Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, and Wahoo. Prepare for action!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Marlin (Black)
    Black Marlin
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 30 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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3 days of pure fun
3 days of pure fun
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Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
97%
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Robert H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip crew works really hard

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip Green Season on November 26, 2024
Right of the bat Angel the Captain let us know it had been slow lately. They tried really hard to find the “big fish” but...
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Ashton G.
Excellent
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Experience:
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3 days of pure fun

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip Green Season on January 20, 2025
Absolutely awesome experience with Hooked Up Sportfishing. The captain and crew were beyond amazing and worked constantly to...
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Dustin L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Bucket List Trip of a Lifetime!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Green Season on April 1, 2024
For reference, I worked on a boat out of the San Diego area as a teen in the 1990s. I’m now 48 years old, live in North Carolina,...
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Steve B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip Green Season on March 31, 2024
Our trip was great. We fished with Capt. Angel and mates Alan and Beto. Alan spoke good English which made the trip easier...
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Robin O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Green Season on April 3, 2024
Hooked Up worked with our schedule and wishlist which was greatly appreciated. We enjoyed our day of fishing with Capt. Angel...
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FAQs about Hooked Up Sportfishing Costa Rica

Hooked Up Sportfishing Costa Rica offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - Half Day Trip Green Season (5 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Full Day Trip Green Season (8 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Hooked Up Sportfishing Costa Rica, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Hooked Up Sportfishing Costa Rica include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate (20% tip is customary)
  • Lunch

Hooked Up Sportfishing Costa Rica offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Hooked Up Sportfishing Costa Rica offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Hooked Up Sportfishing Costa Rica include:
  • Cero Mackerel
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Hooked up Sportfishing Costa Rica
Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
1 Fishing Report
30 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2023
Join us at Hooked Up Fishing Costa Rica for the fishing adventure of a lifetime! Come aboard the 30' Bertram fishing machine and enjoy our all-inclusive trips. Our expert guides know all the hotspots in these waters where you can reel in thrilling catches like Roosterfish, Marlin, and Tuna. Are you prepared for the adrenaline rush? Let's make this adventure unforgettable together!

The fish you can target

Cero Mackerel Cero Mackerel
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
1982
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Yanmar
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
20% tip is customary
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.
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

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