Alpha Mike Sport Fishing Charters is based in Herradura, Costa Rica. The company prides itself in offering an excellent service in one of the world’s top fishing destinations. Join Captain Nelson and his crew for a challenging and exciting deep sea adventure on the water. A trip with Alpha Mile Sport Fishing may result in outstanding catches!

Take a ride with Alpha Mike Sport Fishing aboard a spacious 39-foot yacht, which comes powered by twin 450 HP Caterpillar engines. The boat has a carrying capacity of ten anglers and a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots. Its navigational electronics include a GPS, a radar, a VHF radio, and a fish finder. The vessel is air-conditioned inside and features a bed, a toilet, a kitchen with a refrigerator, and a shower, as well as a TV. There is an anchoring system, a flybridge, a fighting chair for the most adventurous anglers, a live bait tank, outriggers, and downriggers.

Alpha Mike Sport Fishing offers fishing trips inshore and offshore. The Captain and the crew are familiar with a wide range of fishing techniques. You will get a chance to practice fly fishing, popping, jigging, spinning, trolling, bottom fishing, and heavy tackle. The waters of the southern region are excellent for fishing all year round, going for a variety of fish species. Your main target may be Yellowtail Amberjack, Red Snapper, Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Jack Crevalle, Roosterfish, Sailfish, Snook, Yellowfin Tuna, as well as Blue and White Marlins. If an eight-hour trip is not enough for you, Alpha Mike Sport Fishing has something else to offer. You can travel from 40 to 70 miles offshore for some big action and catch-and-release practice, starting early in the morning or later in the evening.

Your fishing trip with Alpha Mike Sport Fishing will include your rods, reels, tackle, live bait, lures, as well as fly fishing equipment. You will be offered snacks, drinks, and lunch during the trip. As well as that, the crew will clean and fillet the catch.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,100
    This morning trip will see you fishing the productive inshore waters for species such as Snapper, Grouper, Roosterfish, Amberjack, and more.
  • Private trip
    Isla Tortuga
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,200
    Visit the scenic Isla Tortuga and enjoy some fishing along the way! You'll head out around 8 a.m. and be back at the dock by 3:30 p.m.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Green Season
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 30
    US $1,500
    This seasonal trip is available from the beginning of May till the end of November. Join the captain on the water for 8 hours and catch as many A-listers as you can! Depending on the bite, you could be reeling in Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi, and many other amazing species.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,500
    This trip will see you fishing the inshore waters of the west coast for Roosterfish, Snapper, Amberjack, Grouper, and many other species. The departure time can vary depending on your personal preferences.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,500
    On this trip, you will be travelling 25-30 miles offshore. Your targeted species will be Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo, and many more. Depending on your preferences, the departure time can vary.
  • Private trip
    Overnight Trip – 70 Miles Buoys
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Day Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    US $4,500
    This package is all about the pure adrenaline! You will leave the Herradura pier at 7 pm, then get to the fishing grounds at around 4 am. You will fish until 5 pm and then head back to Puerto Jimenez. Depending on the bite, you'll be targeting Yellowtail Amberjack, Red Snapper, Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Jack Crevalle, Roosterfish, Sailfish, Snook, Yellowfin Tuna, and Blue and White Marlin.
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FAQs about Alpha Mike Sport Fishing

Alpha Mike Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,100 per group - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Isla Tortuga (7 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Full Day Trip – Green Season (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Full Day Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $4,500 per day per group - Overnight Trip – 70 Miles Buoys (2 days)

When you book a trip with Alpha Mike Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Radar

Trips booked with Alpha Mike Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Alpha Mike Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Alpha Mike Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Alpha Mike Sport Fishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snook
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Captain

Nelson Fernandez
Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
2 Fishing Reports
36 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2016
Captain Nelson Fernandez is an experienced angler. He is a real threat to any fish! Having operated Alpha Mike Sport Fishing Charters for over 12 years, he has landed hundreds of fish. According to Nelson, there is nothing better than being a fisherman.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Boat specs

Searay (Motor yacht) originally built in 1983. Powered by 2 450HP Caterpillar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots.

Length
39 ft
Capacity
10 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License
Lunch
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

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.

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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
PayPal
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.3 / 5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
Boat
Very good
3.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (33)
Great Captain and Crew
Fishing with Nelson
Fishing with Nelson
+30
Angler rating
20
11
4
1
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
80%
Satisfied with the boat
76%
Caught fish
80%
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Jared H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain and Crew

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip – Offshore on March 15, 2024
I can’t say enough good things about the captain and crew. We were not an easy family with all ages to deal with....
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Al L.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day in Costa Rica

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip – Offshore on February 19, 2024
Our group of six had a good time and the Alpha Mike crew put some meat in the cooler and some bills to the side of the boat....
Al L. recommends Alpha Mike Sport Fishing
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Ryan W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The best deep sea fishing experience ever!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Offshore on February 4, 2024
These are some of the nicest guy’s that really know what they are doing. We had the line in the water for less than 30 mins...
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Tony H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Isla Tortuga on January 23, 2024
Tony H. recommends Alpha Mike Sport Fishing
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Janine S.
Wind Lake, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 18, 2023
Capt Tonny and the crew were fantastic!  Caught so many fish! Would definitely recommend this trip!
Janine S. recommends Alpha Mike Sport Fishing
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