Chino's Sportfishing 

4.7/5 (135 reviews)
 Herradura, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Herradura, PU 61101, Costa Rica
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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!

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Half Day Trip (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $875 
Half Day Trip (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
Price for up to 5 people
US $875 
Full Day Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $1,125 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 135 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (169)

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Angler rating

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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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Sheridy O.
Sheridy O.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED

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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 Sheridy O. recommends Chino's Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on February 18, 2025
Thank You so much We are happy you enjoyed the trip Hope to See you soon

Pete D.
Pete D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fishing trip

VERIFIED

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...  

 Pete D. recommends Chino's Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on January 27, 2025
Thank you so much I Am happy you enjoyed the trip Hope to See you soon. Again

Kyle E.
Kyle E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Epic Trip!!

VERIFIED

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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 Kyle E. recommends Chino's Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 16, 2025
Thank you so much for your words Hope to see you soon We Are Happy you enjoyed the trip

THOMAS B.
THOMAS B.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Inshore trip

VERIFIED

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.  

 THOMAS B. recommends Chino's Sportfishing
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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 28, 2024
Thank you for your words we enjoyed the trip with you too Hope to see you soon again

Shannon T.
Shannon T.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fun day

VERIFIED

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.  

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 Shannon T. recommends Chino's Sportfishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 16, 2025
Thank you so Much We always try to do the best We are happy you enjoyed the trip Hope to see you soon again

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
2005
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Mako
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots
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