Fishing Herradura

Sport Fishing Herradura welcomes you aboard for a day exploring the area’s top spots for some delicious and hard-fighting fish. Captain Randy Delgado builds every trip around what you want to do, making your fun and safety the number one priorities so you can relax and enjoy the fishing.

You will be fishing aboard the Los Cielos, a 31’ Aquasport center console. The boat has great all-round fishing space and a covered top to keep off the hot tropical sun. She also has a portable toilet for extra comfort on longer trips, and snorkeling equipment for if you want to spend your time in the water as well as on it.

The Los Cielos is rigged and ready to take on even the fiercest of big game species, with a mix of light and heavy tackle and a ton of great equipment and tech. GPS and fishfinder get you on the best catches, while the boat’s outriggers and downriggers let you properly target every habitat and species.

To tempt in the fish, you will be given a livewell full of fresh live bait. The boat also has tuna tubes to let you troll live Bonito and Skipjack and lure in some real prize-worthy sea monsters. On top of this, you will have a range of colorful lures to fill out your spread or change things up.

Half day trips will see you bringing in tasty Snapper and Grouper, as well as some huge Roosterfish, Jacks, and Barracuda for some serious inshore battles. Book in for the whole day, and you can get offshore in search of massive Marlin, huge Sailfish, and a rich variety of other big game pelagics.

No matter what you do, you will be in for an awesome day with an experienced local guide and a great, modern boat. So climb aboard and get ready to make some memories!

Please note that all credit/debit card transactions are subjected to a 15% fee.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $650
    Spend the morning fishing the local waters for Grouper, Snapper, Roosterfish, Barracuda, and more. This trip includes all tackle, bait, food, and drinks. Please note that all credit/debit card transactions are subjected to a 15% fee.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Snook
    Snook
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Jack (African Pompano)
    African Pompano Jack
    Rainbow Runner
    Rainbow Runner
    Trevally (Bigeye)
    Bigeye Trevally
    Trevally (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Trevally
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel
    Needlefish
    Needlefish
  • Shared trip
    Shared reip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 30 - Dec 3
    Price for 2 persons
    US $1,300
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Marlin (Black)
    Black Marlin
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
  • Private trip
    3/4 day
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $750
    Please note that all credit/debit card transactions are subjected to a 15% fee.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Albacore)
    Albacore Tuna
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Marlin (Black)
    Black Marlin
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
    Rainbow Runner
    Rainbow Runner
    Tuna (Bigeye)
    Bigeye Tuna
    Needlefish
    Needlefish
    Snapper (Mullet)
    Mullet Snapper
  • Shared trip
    Trip isla tortuga
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $1,600
    We can fish a few hours before going to have lunch on Tortuga Island
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Offshore
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $970
    Spend the whole day aboard, fishing the deep blue waters offshore for Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo, Tuna, and Marlin. This real bucket list fishing in some of the world's most renowned waters, at prices you really can't beat! Please note that all credit/debit card transactions are subjected to a 15% fee.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 187 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
90%
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Tom G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A day to remember!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip - Offshore on December 26, 2024
My family and I had a fantastic fishing experience with Captain Randy and David. They were warm and genuinely invested in ensuring...
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Ivanhoe R.
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5.0 / 5
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BEST CATCH EVER

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip - Offshore on January 1, 2025
Randy and David are very profesional, experienced and determined - at certain point we were not catching fish anymore but...
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Andrew W.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip - Offshore on December 22, 2024
Randy and David exceeded expectations. Went 2/2 on Blue Marlin, 1/2 on Sailfish, and mixed in some black fin tuna. The service...
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Tom J.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day with Randy and David May 13, 2024

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 13, 2024
Couldn’t have dialed up a better day.  Capt Randy asked what we wanted fish for and we said mainly Tuna and maybe Mahi Mahi. ...
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Dan B.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Huge Sailfish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 24, 2024
We did a half day trip and we’re not having much luck.  Then we went and did some deep fishing and started to catch a bunch...
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FAQs about Fishing Herradura

Fishing Herradura offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $650 per person - Shared reip (8 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 day (6 hours)
  • US $800 per person - Trip isla tortuga (7 hours)
  • US $970 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip - Offshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Fishing Herradura, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Very easy to use
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes

Trips booked with Fishing Herradura include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Deep sea gear)
  • Live Bait (Sometimes )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Yes )
  • Snacks (Fruits, salad.)
  • Drinks (Water, sodas, juices and a lot of beers.)
  • First Mate (Very friendly )
  • Lunch (Sandwiches or burros.)

Fishing Herradura offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (20 and 40)
  • Reef Fishing

Fishing Herradura offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing (You need to bring the equipment)
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Fishing Herradura include:
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Randy Delgado
Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
152 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
187 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2017
Angler's Choice
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Captain Randy Delgado helms the Los Cielos, heading the skilled and experienced Sport Fishing Herradura team. He has been running charters for almost a decade and has been fishing these waters his entire life. Because of this, he knows exactly where all the best fish are and what techniques work well for bringing in the best and biggest out there.
Our Team
Randy D.
Captain

The fish you can target

Barracuda (Pacific) Pacific Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
2002
Boat manufacturer
Aquasport
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
20 and 40
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Fly Fishing
You need to bring the equipment
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Very easy to use
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Deep sea gear
Live Bait
Sometimes
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Yes
Snacks
Fruits, salad.
Drinks
Water, sodas, juices and a lot of beers.
First Mate
Very friendly
Lunch
Sandwiches or burros.

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.

What the listing policies are

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
Catch and Release Mandatory
Billfish, Roosterfish.

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
American Express
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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