Circle Hook Sportfishing specializes in showing the best angling Herradura has to offer. Explore the Costa Rican beautiful waters in comfort and style. Explore every habitat around and get back with your own catch of the day.

Enjoy a half-day morning adventure without having to go too far out from shore. Chase Roosterfish, Grouper, Jacks, and maybe even Snapper.

Or venture 20+ miles out to enjoy some of the world’s best fishing grounds. If you are up to a challenge and looking for more of an adventure, explore the offshore spots. Get your hands on monster Marlin, including Black, Striped, and White. Target Sailfish, battle with Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, and Mahi Mahi.

All you have to do is just book a trip that suits you best and hop on the ‘Circle Hook.’ She is a large and spacious 37’ Hatteras boat. The Circle Hook was originally built in 1969 and fully refurbished in 2017 to get it ready for the upcoming season.

The Circle Hook has all the comforts of the world both inside and outside. She comes powered by two 360 HP Cummins inboard engines and can cruise at a top speed of 23 knots. The Circle Hook is fully outfitted with new fiberglass, gear, safety equipment, electronics, and what not. She even has an air-conditioned area, a restroom, a shower, and a kitchen area. All aboard!

Circle Hook Sportfishing will provide you with everything but licenses. You could obtain those at the dock at $15 from a local INCOPESCA representative. The gear you’ll be using is by Shimano and Crowder.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Sport Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,000
    Our half-day charters depart the Los Sueños Marina at 7 a.m. and return between 12 and 12:30. We provide snacks, beer, soda, and water.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,450
    This trip will depart at 7:00 a.m. and return between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. You will be fishing 20 miles offshore and further out for Mahi Mahi, Marlin, Wahoo, Sailfish, and Tuna.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great experience crew and fish!
Great experience crew and fish!
Great experience crew and fish!
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100%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Ashlee J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience crew and fish!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on January 1, 2025
I would highly recommend this boat and crew. We had a wonderful trip and they made the trip great!! They were very attentive,...
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Roland R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Trip, Fun Day, Great Crew

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 14, 2024
We had great communication with owner prior to fishing trip.  Crew was very experienced and very professional and accommodating. ...
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Keith S.
Hicksville, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Captain Jose

VERIFIED   Half Day Sport Fishing on July 16, 2023
This was our second trip for the weekend and we targeted bottom fishing, captain knew exactly what we wanted and they were...
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Paul C.
Garabito, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good Day of Fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 14, 2023
Our group of four did a full day charter and we asked to target sailfish and marlin. We caught 6 big dorado and no billfish...
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Ken P.
San José, Costa Rica
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3 full day trips

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 15, 2021
We had a fantastic time. All four of us are seasoned fisherman always expecting a lot from a charter and everything surpassed...
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FAQs about Circle Hook Sportfishing

Circle Hook Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $2,000 per group - Half Day Sport Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $2,450 per group - Full Day Trip (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Circle Hook Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Radar

Trips booked with Circle Hook Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano reels, Crowder rods)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Lunch

Circle Hook Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (20+ mile)

Circle Hook Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Circle Hook Sportfishing include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

In The Box Charters
Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
23 Customer reviews
Response time 3 hours
Member since December 2017
The In The Box Charters crew is made up of passionate anglers whose goal is to make sure you have a memorable time on the water.

The fish you can target

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

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
37 ft
Year built
1969
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins 6.7
Powered by
2 x 360HP
Max cruising speed
23 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
20+ mile

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano reels, Crowder rods
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Lunch

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

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 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

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