Chino's Sportfishing 

4.7/5 (137 reviews)
 Herradura, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Herradura, PU 61101, Costa Rica

Chino's Sportfishing 

4.7/5 (137)
 Angler's Choice
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Herradura, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Herradura, PU, 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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A skilled, English-speaking crew consistently puts guests on multiple species and enhances the day with adaptive bite-chasing and on-board catch processing.
Seasonal bite variability can affect target species availability and the overall pace of the trip, so some days may be slower than others.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • The crew, led by Captain Chino and mate Jorge, consistently lands targets across species such as sailfish, tuna, dorado, and roosterfish.
  • Mid-morning location shifts of 5-8 miles are employed to chase bites, increasing action and variety of scenery.
  • On-board services include professional filleting and meals, with high-quality sashimi-style prep and occasional private-chef arrangements.
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A skilled, English-speaking crew consistently puts guests on multiple species and enhances the day with adaptive bite-chasing and on-board catch processing.
Seasonal bite variability can affect target species availability and the overall pace of the trip, so some days may be slower than others.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • The crew, led by Captain Chino and mate Jorge, consistently lands targets across species such as sailfish, tuna, dorado, and roosterfish.
  • Mid-morning location shifts of 5-8 miles are employed to chase bites, increasing action and variety of scenery.
  • On-board services include professional filleting and meals, with high-quality sashimi-style prep and occasional private-chef arrangements.
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Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Half Day Trip (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $875 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
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US $875 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,125 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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A skilled, English-speaking crew consistently puts guests on multiple species and enhances the day with adaptive bite-chasing and on-board catch processing.
Seasonal bite variability can affect target species availability and the overall pace of the trip, so some days may be slower than others.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • The crew, led by Captain Chino and mate Jorge, consistently lands targets across species such as sailfish, tuna, dorado, and roosterfish.
  • Mid-morning location shifts of 5-8 miles are employed to chase bites, increasing action and variety of scenery.
  • On-board services include professional filleting and meals, with high-quality sashimi-style prep and occasional private-chef arrangements.
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FAQs about Chino's Sportfishing

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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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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