Sportfishing on the Predator 

4.7
(60 reviews)
 Marina Los Sueños Resort, Playa Herradura, PU, Costa Rica–

Sportfishing on the Predator 

Playa Herradura, PU, Costa Rica
–
28 ft
4
4.7
(60 reviews)

Sportfishing on the Predator is your ticket to a memorable angling experience in Costa Rica! Located at the world-famous Los Sueños Marina in Herradura, the Predator and its bilingual crew will show you where to find the best fishing spots around.

The boat is a 28' Shamrock Express that runs on a single 275 HP Cummins engine. It has the necessary safety gear and navigation electronics to ensure you have a safe and productive day on the water. There's room on the boat for up to 4 anglers, so be sure to bring some friends along for the ride.

The available trip options will allow you to enjoy the amazing fishing accessible from Herradura Bay. This will usually start with targeting Roosterfish inshore, and then moving further out after Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, and even the area's most sought-after game fish, the Blue Marlin.

If this isn't enough, you can also try bottom fishing for tasty Snapper, Grouper, and anything else you might find in the deep waters.

All the necessary rods, reels, and terminal tackle will come included in the price of any given trip. With snacks and drinks also included on board, this is the place to come to enjoy an all-inclusive sportfishing vacation in the sun!

Join Sportfishing on the Predator and experience fishing in some of the most beautiful waters off the coast of Costa Rica!

Sportfishing on the Predator is your ticket to a memorable angling experience in Costa Rica! Located at the world-famous Los Sueños Marina in Herradura, the Predator and its bilingual crew will show you where to find the best fishing spots around.

The boat is a 28' Shamrock Express that runs on a single 275 HP Cummins engine. It has the necessary safety gear and navigation electronics to ensure you have a safe and productive day on the water. There's room on the boat for up to 4 anglers, so be sure to bring some friends along for the ride.

The available trip options will allow you to enjoy the amazing fishing accessible from Herradura Bay. This will usually start with targeting Roosterfish inshore, and then moving further out after Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, and even the area's most sought-after game fish, the Blue Marlin.

If this isn't enough, you can also try bottom fishing for tasty Snapper, Grouper, and anything else you might find in the deep waters.

All the necessary rods, reels, and terminal tackle will come included in the price of any given trip. With snacks and drinks also included on board, this is the place to come to enjoy an all-inclusive sportfishing vacation in the sun!

Join Sportfishing on the Predator and experience fishing in some of the most beautiful waters off the coast of Costa Rica!

Predator Sportfishing S.A
Charter Operator
Predator Sportfishing S.A
31 years of experience

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
+7
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
9 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.7
60 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (151)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
80%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
93%
Good boat
90%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

Reviews (60)

  • Jody Craton
    Jody Craton
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Plenty of good times fishing.

    Full Day Trip on April 14, 2026 • 2 adults

    The Captain a crew did an awesome job putting my wife and I on Sailfish and Tuna. Fishing out of Los Sueños marina on a very clean and well equipped boat was a real good time. We had more than enough action for the two of us!

  • Sam Wise
    Sam Wise
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    June fishing trip

    Full Day Trip on June 7, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Mike Griffin
    Mike Griffin
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip

    Full Day Trip on March 26, 2026 • 4 adults

    great crew very friendly would come back again

  • Mark Debinski
    Mark Debinski
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2024
    4.7
    Verified

    Stellar day with Capt. Luis and mate Eber!

    Full Day Trip on January 26, 2026 • 2 adults

    5 large sails plus bonus grouper on the way in. Eber was patient and in front & on top of things the entire time. Thank you!

  • Sheri Riddle
    Sheri Riddle
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome day with friends and Sail’s

    Full Day Trip on January 17, 2025 • 4 adults

    Had the best day on the Predator! No one was finding any Mahi or Tuna this week which was a disappointment. The Sail Fish decided to show up and out for us! We started with one right as they put the rods in the water. Then came another followed by a double with only one making it to the boat. We caught a total of 10 with 8 making it to the boat and two sets of doubles. Do not let the size of this boat stop you from booking! We had the best trip today on this boat the captain and mate worked hard for us today and we so appreciated the chance to catch the magnificent Sails that we did. Give Predator a try for your next fishing adventure!

  • Robert Jakiun
    Robert Jakiun
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    A Baker’s Dozen

    Full Day Trip on March 7, 2025 • 2 adults

    Deb and I had an amazing day on the water! Captain Chris kept us hooked on fish, landing 13 sailfish by noon. Our mate Umberto was excellent, and the team constantly switched up the chuggers to keep the fish up. We had non-stop action with three doubles and two triples, missing only one fish on a triple. In between, we managed quick snacks of pineapple, melon, and sandwiches before getting back to fishing. The day ended with some relaxing bottom fishing, and we quickly caught our dinner. It was chaotic, yet paradise!

  • Brian Bayley
    Brian Bayley
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    The Predator Fishing Charter

    Half Day Trip on April 10, 2022 • 2 adults

    What an awesome time!!! El Capitan & mate were VERY NICE FOLKS & put us right on the fish. The second he through the lines out we landed a 45 pound Yellowfin Tuna. Then 2 more around 50 pounds. Then we had lunch. Mate prepared our fresh tuna 🍣 sashimi w/ raw onions, scallions, fresh avocado, soy sauce and hot sesame oil! Then we went out & caught an incredible huge sailfish! Best trip EVER because the entire time there was a pod of dolphins 10,000 strong surrounding us. It was like a movie INSANE!!!!! Don’t take the expensive huge boats. Who wants 8 people in the way. Take 2-4 on this boat, pay 1/3 & have more fun & bring home awesome memories, videos & giant bag of already cut & cleaned fish! Bravo Predator!!! PURA VIDA 🤙🏻

  • Paul Jagodik
    Paul Jagodik
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    Fishing with Luis

    Full Day Trip on February 16, 2025 • 2 adults
  • Chris Coelho
    Chris Coelho
    bm
    Bermuda
    Member since 2022
    4.7
    Verified

    Great Day Inshore

    Full Day Trip on November 13, 2022 • 2 adults

    Visiting Costa Rica and decided to do a day of inshore fishing as we fish a lot offshore at home. Booked a full day on the Predator and was not disappointed. Had a great day ending up with 5 jacks and a nice rooster fish. Capt Luis and Eduardo worked very hard to put us on the fish and even though we didn’t bring anything back to eat, we thoroughly enjoyed it! Highly recommended!

  • Miki Padgett
    Miki Padgett
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Predator

    Half Day Trip on January 13, 2023 • 4 adults

    We caught a 400lb. Blue Marlin!

FAQs about Sportfishing on the Predator

Sportfishing on the Predator offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,200 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - Full Day Trip (9 hours)
When you book a trip with Sportfishing on the Predator, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well New pump
  • Outriggers Burbot
  • Tuna tubes New tuna tubes
Trips booked with Sportfishing on the Predator include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First mate (15 years experience)
  • Lunch
Sportfishing on the Predator offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
Sportfishing on the Predator offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Sportfishing on the Predator include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Broomtail)
  • Jack (Pacific Crevalle)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red Pacific)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Predator Sportfishing S.A
Predator Sportfishing S.A
Playa Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
10 Fishing Reports
60 Customer reviews
Typical response within 3 hours
Member since March 2016
We have many years of experience fishing in Costa Rica. We love fishing and like to share this passion with our customers. We end every trip with new friends – this is one of the best things about the job!
Predator Sportfishing S.A
Predator Sportfishing S.A
10
reports
60
reviews
2016
member since
~3h
response
We have many years of experience fishing in Costa Rica. We love fishing and like to share this passion with our customers. We end every trip with new friends – this is one of the best things about the job!

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Broomtail Grouper
Broomtail Grouper
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Pacific Red Snapper
Pacific Red Snapper
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Broomtail Grouper
Broomtail Grouper
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Pacific Crevalle Jack
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin

Real catches by this captain

  • An angler actively reeling in a large Sailfish while fishing offshore, showcasing the thrill of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Sailfish
    Sam W.
    Sam W.
  • Two adult anglers proudly holding a large yellowfin tuna aboard a boat offshore, with open ocean and wake in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Jody C.
    Jody C.
    The Captain a crew did an awesome job putting my wife and I on Sailfish and Tuna. Fishing out of Los Sueños marina on a very clean and well equipped boat was a real good time. We had more than enough action for the two of us!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Sailfish while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sailfish
    Mike G.
    Mike G.
    great crew very friendly would come back again
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Roosterfish while fishing from a boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Good fishing trip
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a sunny day, with another person in the background on a well-equipped boat.
    Fish 1
    Black Grouper
    Great fishing today
  • Angler smiling while holding a large Sailfish during a deep-sea fishing trip, showcasing the vibrant colors of the fish against the ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sailfish
    Mark D.
    Mark D.
    5 large sails plus bonus grouper on the way in. Eber was patient and in front & on top of things the entire time. Thank you!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Yellowfin Tuna while aboard a fishing boat, showcasing the excitement of offshore fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Tunas, sailfish,hambre jack
  • Angler reeling in a large Yellowfin Tuna while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Chad Z.
    Chad Z.
    Capt and crew know how to find fish and are fun to learn from. My family caught fish and had fun on the offshore trip. Highly recommended Capt Luis!!
  • A smiling angler proudly displays a large Sailfish while fishing in open waters, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Robert J.
    Robert J.
    Deb and I had an amazing day on the water! Captain Chris kept us hooked on fish, landing 13 sailfish by noon. Our mate Umberto was excellent, and the team constantly switched up the chuggers to keep the fish up. We had non-stop action with three doubles and two triples, missing only one fish on a triple. In between, we managed quick snacks of pineapple, melon, and sandwiches before getting back to fishing. The day ended with some relaxing bottom fishing, and we quickly caught our dinner. It was chaotic, yet paradise!
  • A crew member preparing fishing gear inside the boat while heading out to sea, showcasing the fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Paul J.
    Paul J.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
1991
Restored in
2015
Boat manufacturer
Shamrock Express
Boat type
Cuddy cabin
Engine model
Cummins 6BTA
Powered by
1 x 270HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
New pump
Outriggers
Burbot
Tuna tubes
New tuna tubes
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First mate
15 years experience
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 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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