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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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $875
    On this trip, you'll be departing from Herradura Bay in search of fish like Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Snapper, and more. Depending on what you want to catch and the season, it can take anywhere from 10 to 45 minutes to reach the best spots. The price includes beers, soft drinks, water, sandwiches, bait and fishing equipment.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $875
    If you're not a big fan of morning trips, Captain Jose has got you covered. You'll be going out of Herradura Bay to target fish like Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Snapper, and more besides. It can take from 10 to 45 minutes to reach the best spots, which depends on what you want to catch and the current season. The trip includes beer, soft drinks, water, sandwiches, bait and fishing gear.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 18 hours ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $1,125
    Having a full day devoted to fishing always yields the best results! Captain Jose will take you to the best spots in search for fish like Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Wahoo, Sailfish, and more. Inshore, offshore, bottom fishing, the crew will be happy to cater to your wishes and ensure you have a trip of a lifetime.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 128 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
86%
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Pete D.
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5.0 / 5
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Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  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...
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Donald T.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Perfect Morning..

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on January 28, 2025
Leave shore at 7:00 AM.. Baits in the water by 8.. Boat 2 Big Sails by 10:30.. In..Saved Energy for Tomorrow’s...
Donald T. recommends Chino's Sportfishing
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Fredrik M.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing full day with 3x Sailfish

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on January 21, 2025
Had an amazing day catching 3 sailfish! The crew’s excellent English made everything easy to understand, and the lunch and...
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Tom T.
Excellent
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Another great day

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on January 11, 2025
this was our second trip and we are planning more fresh fish but different types. Grouper and tilefish will be on the menu...
Tom T. recommends Chino's Sportfishing
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Jason M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 8, 2024
We were fishing for allusive Roosterfish. Chino and his first mate were excellent. We caught 2 little rooster fish right away...
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FAQs about Chino's Sportfishing

Chino's Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $875 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $875 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,125 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Chino's Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Chino's Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Caught before the trip.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Sandwiches)
  • Drinks (Water, soda, juice)
  • First Mate
  • Lunch (On full day trips only.)

Chino's Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Chino's Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing (Customer needs to bring their own fishing rods)
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Chino's Sportfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Chino's Sportfishing
Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
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128 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2018
My name is Jose Agüero and I was born in Jaco Beach. My father had a panga and I started to work with him when I was 8 years old in artisanal fishing, then I worked as a bartender at Best Western Jaco Beach Hotel for a while and took some courses in fishing. I got married and we bought our first boat to work in sportfishing trips with tourism. Now I have more than 20 years of experience fishing on our coasts and also our son learned and he fishes with us. I work alongside a fellow captain, Jorge Luis Perez Villegas to provide you with amazing fishing adventures.

The fish you can target

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

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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Customer needs to bring their own fishing rods
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Caught before the trip.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Sandwiches
Drinks
Water, soda, juice
First Mate
Lunch
On full day trips only.

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
In accordance with regulations
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

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