Captain Tom's Big Game Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (1 review)
 Acceso Público a Marina Los Sueños, Playa Herradura, PU 01101, Costa Rica

Captain Tom's Big Game Sportfishing 

Playa Herradura, PU, Costa Rica
43 ft
6
5.0/5 (1 review)

There's a fish with your name on it in Herradura and Captain Tom's Big Game Sportfishing will help you catch it! Captain Thomas will be your guide, which means you'll tap into their knowledge and experience.

Around here it's common to catch Sailfish, Black Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Striped Marlin, Broomtail Grouper, Blue Marlin, Wahoo, African Pompano Jack, Goliath Grouper, Cubera Snapper, and more with any luck. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. Capt. Thomas can also have you kite fishing.

Capt. Thomas welcomes children aboard, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Also remember to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

Capt. Thomas runs a 43' Convertible with room for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. It's customary to tip the Mate 20% to show your appreciation.

Before coming aboard, it may be required 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.

It's recommended to bring sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks available on board.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Captain Tom's Big Game Sportfishing!

There's a fish with your name on it in Herradura and Captain Tom's Big Game Sportfishing will help you catch it! Captain Thomas will be your guide, which means you'll tap into their knowledge and experience.

Around here it's common to catch Sailfish, Black Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Striped Marlin, Broomtail Grouper, Blue Marlin, Wahoo, African Pompano Jack, Goliath Grouper, Cubera Snapper, and more with any luck. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. Capt. Thomas can also have you kite fishing.

Capt. Thomas welcomes children aboard, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Also remember to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

Capt. Thomas runs a 43' Convertible with room for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. It's customary to tip the Mate 20% to show your appreciation.

Before coming aboard, it may be required 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.

It's recommended to bring sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks available on board.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Captain Tom's Big Game Sportfishing!

Thomas Carton
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Trip availability and prices

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Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
9 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Grouper (Goliath)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
Tuna (Yellowfin)
+6
US $3,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Kent Phillips
Kent Phillips
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Georgia, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
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8 sails
Full Day Trip on April 5, 20262 adults2 children

The trip came with two mates. They were world class and took great care of my kids. One helped my seven-year-old son catch his first sail during a triple. while the other took a video and managed the chaos. Great experience will definitely be back. Captain Tom was amazing and love that they have sonar and dredges. Great operation.

Thomas Carton
Response from Captain

fun day and waiting for your return

FAQs about Captain Tom's Big Game Sportfishing

Captain Tom's Big Game Sportfishing offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $3,300 per group - Full Day Trip (9 hours)
When you book a trip with Captain Tom's Big Game Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Captain Tom's Big Game Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First mate
  • Lunch
Captain Tom's Big Game Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
Captain Tom's Big Game Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Captain Tom's Big Game Sportfishing include:
  • Grouper (Broomtail)
  • Jack (African Pompano)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Thomas Carton
Thomas Carton
Thomas Carton

Playa Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

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Member since December 2025

Capt. Thomas Carton is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Herradura, Puntarenas Province. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, fly fishing, or something unique to the area. For special requests, such as kite fishing, message Capt. Thomas.

ID & license verified
1 Customer review
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2025

Capt. Thomas Carton is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Herradura, Puntarenas Province. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, fly fishing, or something unique to the area. For special requests, such as kite fishing, message Capt. Thomas.

The fish you can target

Broomtail Grouper
Broomtail Grouper
African Pompano Jack
African Pompano Jack
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Broomtail Grouper
Broomtail Grouper
African Pompano Jack
African Pompano Jack
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
43 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Custom
Boat type
Convertible
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 500HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First mate
Lunch

How cancellations work

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.

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 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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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