Pacific Kayak Fishing 

4.9
(13 reviews)
 Playa Herradura, Playa Herradura, PU 61101, Costa Rica–

Pacific Kayak Fishing 

Playa Herradura, PU, Costa Rica
–
12 ft
4
4.9
(13 reviews)

At Pacific Kayak Fishing, we offer half-day guided kayak fishing charters designed for anglers of all experience levels. Our fleet features Hobie kayaks equipped with Garmin GPS/fish finders and pedal-drive systems, providing a smooth, hands-free experience on the water. This setup makes kayaking less strenuous than traditional paddling and allows you to focus on fishing.

No prior kayaking or fishing experience is required. Our kayaks are extremely stable, and safety is always our top priority.

We fish with light tackle using spinning reels and live bait, targeting species such as roosterfish, snapper, grouper, sea bass, mackerel, and more.

Guests may keep select fish of appropriate size and species for consumption. All retained fish will be cleaned and prepared by your guide. Final decisions on which fish are kept are made at the guide's discretion.

At Pacific Kayak Fishing, we offer half-day guided kayak fishing charters designed for anglers of all experience levels. Our fleet features Hobie kayaks equipped with Garmin GPS/fish finders and pedal-drive systems, providing a smooth, hands-free experience on the water. This setup makes kayaking less strenuous than traditional paddling and allows you to focus on fishing.

No prior kayaking or fishing experience is required. Our kayaks are extremely stable, and safety is always our top priority.

We fish with light tackle using spinning reels and live bait, targeting species such as roosterfish, snapper, grouper, sea bass, mackerel, and more.

Guests may keep select fish of appropriate size and species for consumption. All retained fish will be cleaned and prepared by your guide. Final decisions on which fish are kept are made at the guide's discretion.

Ryan Deitrick
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Ryan Deitrick
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Half Day 2 Person Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Roosterfish
Trevally (Golden)
Snapper (Cubera)
Trevally (Bluefin)
+2
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Early Bird
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Individual– Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Roosterfish
Snapper (Red)
Snook
Snapper (Cubera)
+6
US $550
Shared tour: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
13 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (11)

Reviews (13)

  • Michael Garnett
    Michael Garnett
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome trip!

    Early Bird on June 26, 2026 • 1 adult

    Ryan was a great guide, extremely knowledgeable fisherman with a true respect for the fish. Ryan was very quick to react when the situation called for it and got me on fish right away, had 3 fish landed within the first 2 hours one of which was a big rooster and then had several other bites throughout the trip. If i come back to costa rica ill be contacting him again and would highly recommend this trip to anyone that wants a true fishing experience.

  • Kenny Petrini
    Kenny Petrini
    us
    Alaska, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Very unique experience!!

    Half Day 2 Person Trip on July 23, 2026 • 2 adults

    The weather was not the best on our trip, but the crew did their absolute best to get us into fish! When the waves became too choppy to safely fish from a Kayak, we were allowed to beach fish and we even saw monkeys while we were beach fishing! Definitely recommend these guys.

  • Gary Zeidman
    Gary Zeidman
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2021
    9 trips
    4.3
    Verified

    Great Experience. Just plan your logistics.

    Half Day 2 Person Trip on March 11, 2026 • 2 adults

    Kayaking with Ryan is a great experience and a must do on the. fishing bucket list. He did a great job instructing and guiding and is a very helpful cool guy. Totally recommend him and this trip. However something to be aware of that I wish I had know beforehand: fishing Booker says this is in Heredura and Meetup for it's it a beach around 25-40 minutes north off it so it was around 45 minutes to an hour from Jaco... It is a few miles on dirt road not very accessible after the main road.... great beach BUT Ubers and Taxis don't want to go there .... and you will not find transport at 5am to there in CR..... and so if you don't have your own car I highly recommend pre arranging private transportation both To and From this beach or else you will get struck.

  • Robert Eric Bray
    Robert Eric Bray
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wyoming, US
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Incredible

    Half Day Individual– Inshore (AM) on April 4, 2025 • 1 adult

    Absolutely incredible trip. Ryan put me on the fish and left it up to me to bring home the dinner. It was incredible to actually handle the rod the whole time, unlike deep see fishing were you just get to reel in the fish. I got to do it all. Two remarkable fish in the first hour. Will be back for sure. That was truly fantastic!! PURA VIDA!!

  • Chuck Davis
    Chuck Davis
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Rooster and Jack Crevalle!

    Half Day Individual– Inshore (AM) on May 13, 2024 • 1 adult

    Ryan’s experience pays off, landed a 10 lb Rooster before 6:30am. Hooked up to several big fish including a 18 lb Jack Crevalle, unbelievable fight in the kayak! 10 out of 10 experience, you’re fishing immediately, no long waits/rides and you are as close to the fish as you can get outside of spear fishing.

  • Duane Riddell
    Duane Riddell
    Repeat angler
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent experience

    Half Day 2 Person Trip on November 21, 2025 • 2 adults

    Ryan provided us with a very enjoyable morning of kayak fishing, with a combination of trolling live bait, casting hard baits and deep jigging. The Hobie kayaks were very stable and well maintained. Ryan was very enthusiastic and gave lots of instruction on techniques to use. He even took videos when we were bringing fish in. I was happy that each kayak was equipped with a sonar - so that each of us could monitor depth, navigate to waypoints and mark fish.

  • Robert Gerstenmaier
    Robert Gerstenmaier
    de
    Germany
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Would do it again. So much fun!

    Half Day Individual– Inshore (AM) on February 18, 2026 • 1 adult

    First time for me on a kayak for fishing. Also the first time for me to fish in salt water. It was really fun, the captain was very supportive, the equipment worked nicely and I could get in to it really quick. Cought a nice rooster fish.

  • Jakob Osterman
    Jakob Osterman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2023
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome time with knowledgeable Captain

    Half Day Individual– Inshore (AM) on September 9, 2024 • 1 adult

    This was a great day! It's not every day you get to be guided by a member of the US national kayak fishing team who is a true expert at his craft. Ryan knows what he is doing and he is a good teacher. We caught a bunch of large Jacks and an eel. Need to come back for a rooster thought :)

  • Michael Bonkoski
    Michael Bonkoski
    Repeat angler
    us
    Idaho, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Kayak flyfishing near Jaco,

    Half day 2 person trip on February 7, 2024 • 2 adults

    Trying to find a flyfishing trip on the central coast of Costa Rica proved a difficult challenge. Despite having no experience guiding for flyfishing, Captain Ryan agreed to give it a go. He gave it a good try and given favorable winds and tide it could have been successful. But the weather gods were against us.

  • Jeremy Miller
    Jeremy Miller
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2021
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    February 2024

    Half Day Individual– Inshore (AM) on February 29, 2024 • 1 adult

    Highly recommend! Ryan was very helpful, knowledgeable, and we tried various methods to catch a Rooster.

Rating

4.9
13 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (11)

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Michael Garnett
Michael Garnett
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
awesome trip!
Early Bird on June 26, 2026 • 1 adult

Ryan was a great guide, extremely knowledgeable fisherman with a true respect for the fish. Ryan was very quick to react when the situation called for it and got me on fish right away, had 3 fish landed within the first 2 hours one of which was a big rooster and then had several other bites throughout the trip. If i come back to costa rica ill be contacting him again and would highly recommend this trip to anyone that wants a true fishing experience.

Reported catch:
Roosterfish
Duane Riddell
Duane Riddell
Repeat angler
ca
Ontario, Canada
Member since 2022
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Excellent experience
Half Day 2 Person Trip on November 21, 2025 • 2 adults

Ryan provided us with a very enjoyable morning of kayak fishing, with a combination of trolling live bait, casting hard baits and deep jigging. The Hobie kayaks were very stable and well maintained. Ryan was very enthusiastic and gave lots of instruction on techniques to use. He even took videos when we were bringing fish in. I was happy that each kayak was equipped with a sonar - so that each of us could monitor depth, navigate to waypoints and mark fish.

Reported catch:
Golden Trevally
Bluefin Trevally
Kenny Petrini
Kenny Petrini
us
Alaska, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Very unique experience!!
Half Day 2 Person Trip on July 23, 2026 • 2 adults

The weather was not the best on our trip, but the crew did their absolute best to get us into fish! When the waves became too choppy to safely fish from a Kayak, we were allowed to beach fish and we even saw monkeys while we were beach fishing! Definitely recommend these guys.

Reported catch:
Roosterfish
Gary Zeidman
Gary Zeidman
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2021
9 trips
4.3
Verified
Great Experience. Just plan your logistics.
Half Day 2 Person Trip on March 11, 2026 • 2 adults

Kayaking with Ryan is a great experience and a must do on the. fishing bucket list. He did a great job instructing and guiding and is a very helpful cool guy. Totally recommend him and this trip. However something to be aware of that I wish I had know beforehand: fishing Booker says this is in Heredura and Meetup for it's it a beach around 25-40 minutes north off it so it was around 45 minutes to an hour from Jaco... It is a few miles on dirt road not very accessible after the main road.... great beach BUT Ubers and Taxis don't want to go there .... and you will not find transport at 5am to there in CR..... and so if you don't have your own car I highly recommend pre arranging private transportation both To and From this beach or else you will get struck.

Reported catch:
Roosterfish
Ryan Deitrick
Response from Captain

Thanks for your review. Our trips take place in Herradua or Playa Mantas depending on oceanic conditions. This is clearly stated in the trip details. Playa Herradura is 15 minuted from Jaco and Playa Mantas is 30-35 minutes away. Uber is readily available to both locations. If you decide to take an Uber to the location but do not have cell service upon leaving one of the parking lot attendents will be happy to call you a cab. You're son Sam also caught a nice mackerel which we were happy to clean and filet for you. He said it was his personal best. Its unfortunate that you could not join us as originally planned, letting me know one hour before the tour that you were not coming.

Robert Gerstenmaier
Robert Gerstenmaier
de
Germany
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Would do it again. So much fun!
Half Day Individual– Inshore (AM) on February 18, 2026 • 1 adult

First time for me on a kayak for fishing. Also the first time for me to fish in salt water. It was really fun, the captain was very supportive, the equipment worked nicely and I could get in to it really quick. Cought a nice rooster fish.

Reported catch:
Roosterfish
Ryan Deitrick
Response from Captain

Thank you very much. It was a pleasure having you. You did a great job and we'd love to have you back anytime.

FAQs about Pacific Kayak Fishing

Pacific Kayak Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per person - Half Day 2 Person Trip (5 hours)
  • US $275 per person - Early Bird (5 hours)
  • US $275 per person - Half Day Individual– Inshore (AM) (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Pacific Kayak Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Pacific Kayak Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
  • Lunch
Pacific Kayak Fishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
Pacific Kayak Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Pacific Kayak Fishing include:
  • Cero Mackerel
  • Roosterfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Mullet)
  • Trevally (Bluefin)
  • Trevally (Golden)

Your captain

Ryan Deitrick
Ryan Deitrick
Playa Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
13 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2023
I was born and raised in California but have called Costa Rica home for the last 14 years. I am an avid fisherman. I was a member of the 2024 and 2025 USA Salt Water Kayak Fishing Team. I am currently the captain of a Viking 46 Billfisher in the Los Sueños Marina. I enjoy fishing from beach as well.
Ryan Deitrick
Ryan Deitrick
13
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
I was born and raised in California but have called Costa Rica home for the last 14 years. I am an avid fisherman. I was a member of the 2024 and 2025 USA Salt Water Kayak Fishing Team. I am currently the captain of a Viking 46 Billfisher in the Los Sueños Marina. I enjoy fishing from beach as well.

The fish you can target

Cero Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Mullet Snapper
Mullet Snapper
Bluefin Trevally
Bluefin Trevally
Golden Trevally
Golden Trevally
Cero Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Mullet Snapper
Mullet Snapper
Bluefin Trevally
Bluefin Trevally

Real catches by this captain

  • awesome trip!
    Michael G.
    Michael G.
  • Great Experience.  Just plan your logistics.
    Gary Z.
    Gary Z.
  • Incredible
    Robert Eric B.
    Robert Eric B.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
12 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Hobie
Boat type
Kayak
Engine model
Pedal Drive
Powered by
1 x 1HP
Max cruising speed
2 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing license
Lunch

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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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