Dream Raiser Sportfishing operates out of the exclusive Los Sueños Marina in Herradura, Costa Rica. They offer a choice of half-day and full-day trips, targeting the very best fish in every habitat around.

Spend a few hours fishing inshore for Roosterfish, Snapper, Jacks, Grouper, and more for a great day on the water without the long trip times. Up for more of an adventure? Head offshore for the chance to target monster Blue, White, and Striped Marlin, as well as Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi.

You will be spending your trip on the ”Dream Raiser”, a 35’ Cabo Express sportfishing boat with room aboard for up to six guests. She is powered by twin Cat 450s up to a respectable cruising speed of 23 knots and is loaded with tech and equipment for once you get to your destination.

The vessel is equipped with GPS and a fishfinder to get you fishing in the right place, outriggers to target fast-moving fish once you get there, and a fighting chair to make sure you bring them in once hooked. She also has a livewell to keep your bait fresh if you choose to use it.

From trolling artificials for Marlin to bottom fishing cut bait for big Grouper and Snapper, you will have everything you will need to bring in your chosen species. You can catch live bait as part of your trip or buy it beforehand for around $4 a fish, giving you even more time to target big Roosterfish in the shallows.

Whatever you do, you will have an awesome boat, a skilled, local crew, and some of the world’s best waters to fish in. This really is the trip of a lifetime, so climb aboard and get ready to make some memories!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,595
    Spend the morning fishing in the local bays and shallow waters for Roosterfish, Snapper, Jack Crevalle, and other top table and game species.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,895
    Spend the whole day out at sea, battling big game pelagics like Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Tuna. This is blue-water fishing at its best!
    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
    Overnight Trip –Seamount Marlin FAD
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    2 Day Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    US $3,000
    Overnight Seamount trips to the Marlin Fads 60-130 miles Offshore Fads, (Fish Aggregating Device) attract an insane amount of bait which in turn attracts high numbers of Blue Marlin. Many days you can catch 10-20 marlin each day. Depart late afternoon, chug all night and in morning fish dawn to dusk, then chug back to marina returning early morning, choose 1 day/2 night, or 2 day/3 night trip. limited to 2, possibly 3 anglers best times are April to November, 1 double bed, and a bunk bed, food, & drinks
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FAQs about Dream Raiser

Dream Raiser offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,595 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,895 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (9 hours)
  • US $3,000 per day per group - Overnight Trip –Seamount Marlin FAD (2 days)

When you book a trip with Dream Raiser, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Dream Raiser include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Can be caught on the trip or bought for $4/fish)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks (Soft drinks & water)
  • First Mate

Dream Raiser offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Dream Raiser offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Fly Fishing (Fly anglers welcome to bring their own equipment.)
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Dream Raiser include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Alaskan Gamefisher
Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
1 Fishing Report
48 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2014
Captain Mel Erickson is the owner and operator of the Alaskan Gamefisher, running trips since 1989 along the Kenai River and out into Cook Inlet. Capt. Mel is one of very few Alaska fishing guides that personally guide for both Kenai River Salmon and Alaskan Halibut. He also owns the Dream Raiser, fishing down in Costa Rica for awesome species like Marlin, Sailfish, and Tuna. His guides will make sure you have a memorable day on the water.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Cabo Express (Sportfishing) originally built in 1998. Powered by 2 450HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 23 knots.

Length
35 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Fly Fishing
Fly anglers welcome to bring their own equipment.
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Can be caught on the trip or bought for $4/fish
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Soft drinks & water
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
All ages welcome.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Checks
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
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What an incredible experience
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
80%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
80%
Satisfied with the boat
75%
Caught fish
76%
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Erik D.
Excellent
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What an incredible experience

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Offshore on February 3, 2024
These guys were great can’t think of one complaint prepared rice with chicken and salad for lunch cooler was full of sodas...
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Tony S.
Excellent
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Offshore on January 19, 2024
Captain and crew were great. Landed 10 tuna 1 mahi-mahi and two sails. All in about 5 hours. Only suggestion would...
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John R.
Very good
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Crew
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4.0 / 5
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2 old guys, 1 kid

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Offshore on February 6, 2024
We had a great time on the dreamraiser. We caught 5 Sailfish and 2wahoo. It was a good time
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Jeff B.
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Good day fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Offshore on February 14, 2023
Had a great time fishing. Caught a tuna, bull dolphin and a sail fish. Captain and crew worked hard to find fish. I wanted...
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Frank G.
Fair Lawn, NJ
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FULL DAY ON THE DREAM RAISER.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Offshore on February 1, 2022
Dinner and a show.  A great day started off with a big Mahi. That followed with a sail, two nice yellow fins and another dancing...
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