Chino’s Sportfishing is a fishing charter that runs trips from Herradura, Costa Rica during the entire year. Join captains Jose and Jorge for a trip you’re sure to remember for years to come. With more than two decades of fishing experience in the local waters, they will do their best to make sure you’re always on the fish.
Captain Jose has two boats, the Kaimaru, and the Nazaria, and both of them are 31’ Mako center consoles, which he runs with his co-captain Jorge. They are equipped with all the necessary safety and navigation gear needed for a fun and safe trip. Amenities such as a portable toilet and live bait well are also included for your convenience.
Your captains know you’d like to make the most out of your stay in Costa Rica fishing-wise, so they’ll take you to their favorite spots in search of fish like Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, and many more. Fly fishermen are more than welcome to do some fly magic but will need to bring their own rods.
The price of any trip includes rods, reels, tackle, sandwiches, and drinks as well. On a full-day trip, lunch will be included as well, usually including pasta salad or roast chicken. With that in mind, all that’s left for you to do is bring a pair of sunglasses, a hat, and an adventurous spirit!
Rating summary
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Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Appropriate for children
86%
Friendly captain
96%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
87%
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Half Day Trip (AM) on February 17, 2025
Chino and his first mate were excellent making us comfortable & very knowledgeable. We caught red snapper, Jack and rainbow fish. We were hoping to catch more, but we’re very happy with what we caught. Sadly, the rooster fish were not biting. One thing to note is that you must pay with cash for the trip. I misunderstood and thought it was a choice to pay with either cash or credit card but he only takes cash. FYI. We highly recommend this charter.
Chino and his first mate were excellent making us comfortable & very knowledgeable. We caught red snapper, Jack and rainbow fish. We were hoping to catch more, but we’re very happy with what we caught. Sadly, the rooster fish were not biting. One thing to note is that you must pay with cash for the trip. I misunderstood and thought it was a choice to pay with either cash or credit card but he only takes cash. FYI. We highly recommend this charter.
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Half Day Trip (AM) on January 13, 2025
We had a fun and productive fishing trip. Four of us went out about 20 miles and caught 2 wahoo, 2 snapper, 2 tuna and 5 rainbow runners. Captain Chino and mate were very nice. We met them in the Bay Area next to the marina, where we took a small “taxi” boat out to their boat. The boat was 31’, nothing fancy but worked well for our trip. They filleted the fish as we went. We took some of the fillets to the restaurant SeaSalt where they did a great serving them family style grilled, blackened and fried. We had enough for two more meals we cooked. Great half day of fishing
We had a fun and productive fishing trip. Four of us went out about 20 miles and caught 2 wahoo, 2 snapper, 2 tuna and 5 rainbow runners. Captain Chino and mate were very nice. We met them in the Bay Area next to the marina, where we took a small “taxi” boat out to their boat. The boat was 31’, nothing fancy but worked well for our trip. They filleted the fish as we went. We took some of the fillets to the restaurant SeaSalt where they did a great serving them family style grilled, blackened...
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Half Day Trip (AM) on March 10, 2025
Captain and crew were super cool, knowledgeable, and eager to put us on fish the whole time. Checked off a couple bucket list fish with a cubera snapper and some big rooster fish! We suggest Chino and his team for anyone looking for a great experience!
Captain and crew were super cool, knowledgeable, and eager to put us on fish the whole time. Checked off a couple bucket list fish with a cubera snapper and some big rooster fish! We suggest Chino and his team for anyone looking for a great experience!
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Full Day Trip on July 21, 2024
Chino's sport fishing provided a great inshore trip. This trip was planned as a Rooster, Jacks, permit trip. It was slow fishing right by the rocks so the Captain suggested we try for Mahi. We proceeded out a couple miles and caught approximately 40 mahi in the 5-15lb class. Great call by the Captain to try something different. Food on the trip was good, Fried chicken, pasta salad, and fruits were provided. Overall a great trip with a very helpful crew.
Chino's sport fishing provided a great inshore trip. This trip was planned as a Rooster, Jacks, permit trip. It was slow fishing right by the rocks so the Captain suggested we try for Mahi. We proceeded out a couple miles and caught approximately 40 mahi in the 5-15lb class. Great call by the Captain to try something different. Food on the trip was good, Fried chicken, pasta salad, and fruits were provided. Overall a great trip with a very helpful crew.
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Full Day Trip on March 15, 2025
Captain Elian, filling in for Captain Chino, and mate Gorge did an excellent job. We caught two sailfish and accidently snagged a turtle. The crew took their time getting the turtle up and on the boat, cutting & removing the hook, and releasing it safely.
Captain Elian, filling in for Captain Chino, and mate Gorge did an excellent job. We caught two sailfish and accidently snagged a turtle. The crew took their time getting the turtle up and on the boat, cutting & removing the hook, and releasing it safely.