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Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa Rica
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Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa Rica

Playa Herradura, Costa Rica
25+ reviews
Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa Rica, based in Herradura on the stunning Pacific coast of Puntarenas Province, offers unforgettable offshore and inshore fishing adventures in one of the world's premier sportfishing destinations. With experienced captains and crew, anglers can chase trophy species such as Sailfish, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and Roosterfish while enjoying the beauty of Costa Rica's vibrant coastline. Whether you're an avid angler or a first-time guest, Bob Marlin Sportfishing delivers exciting action, warm hospitality, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Kendar G.
Kendar G.
Captain
Tim Y.
Tim Y.
First mate
Jeff M.
Jeff M.
First mate

Charter

Rating

5.0
44 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (44)

Showing 1 – 5 of 44 reviews
  • Jason Cameron
    Jason Cameron
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic family trip

    Full Day Trip – Offshore • 5 adults • 1 child

    We had a phenomenal trip! We started out from the beach in Herradura for an 8 hr trip looking for billfish, dorado, and tuna. It started out a little slow, but they got us on a large school of yellowfin tuna. After catching multiple large tuna, we caught a small dorado and 2 sailfish. The crew was super helpful and friendly. They were great with our kids. We have 2 boys, 16 and 15, and a girl , 12. They filleted up the tuna, made fresh sashimi with avocado to eat on the boat. Highly recommend. Danny, George, and Kendall were great!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Sailfish
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Response from Charter operator

    Great to hear you and your family enjoyed the day! Enjoy the rest of your vacation and hope to fiah again someday .

  • Robert Munaretto
    Robert Munaretto
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2020
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    i mean, he’s got a tattoo if a fish on his head…… OF COURSE IT’S GOOD!!

    Full Day Trip – Offshore • 4 adults

    Bucket list: Catch a tuna and eat it on the boat: ✔️ I messaged them and told them that if we catch a tuna, that they better have soy sauce as I’m eating it on the boat! He replied, “I’ll make you sashimi!! Indeed we did & indeed he did!!! Started out hot wirh an immediate double up, one got away, then we went cold for hours and hit 2 more at the end. At the end of the day, it’s called fishing, not catching nut we still ended up w 3 Tuna totalling over 200lbs! Definitely recommend and next time we are getting a SAIL!!

    Reported catch:
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Response from Charter operator

    Cant wait to fish again ! safe travels🤙

  • Erik Millers
    Erik Millers
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2023
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip with friends

    Full Day Trip – Inshore • 6 adults

    Great trip with Capt Kendar, Tim and Danny. We asked them to accomodate us to fish some deep drops for grouper and snapper and they taylored a trip to our request. They even swapped an electric reel that we had brought with us onto one of their rods. The crew was helpful and attentive to our group and we enjoyed exchanging stories and jokes all day. Tackle, bait and food was all top notch. We have fished many local charters and Tim and Danny stand out because their communication was constant and genuine. We all felt included from the most seasoned anglers in our group to a couple novices. Our group of 6 had plenty of space as well on the boat and the layout was perfect. Price was very fair for what we received. Would be our first choice for next charter in Jaco/Sueños area.

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Red Snapper
    Cubera Snapper
  • Quentin Carbone
    Quentin Carbone
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0

    Successful Full Day Off Shore

    Full Day Trip – Offshore

    Tim, Kendar, and Danny are absolute professionals in every sense of the word. We spoke with several other anglers who had booked charters and struggled to find fish—these guys not only found them, they executed flawlessly once they did. Between bites, the conversation and laughs were just as memorable as the fishing. The mahi was filleted with precision and expertly bagged by the time we stepped off the boat, and Tat2 Tim went above and beyond by preparing phenomenal sashimi and ceviche on the spot and even took photos of the catch with a 3D camera. We enjoyed the experience so much that we immediately booked a second day—and were rewarded with a stunning blue marlin. We’ve booked many charters over the years, and this one stands at the top. Highly recommend.

    Reported catch:
    Blue Marlin
    Sailfish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Response from Charter operator

    Hi Quentin, Thanks so much for the feedback and it was our pleasure to have you on baord it was a great couple days !! Pura Vida!

  • Todd Eggen
    Todd Eggen
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2021
    7 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip and Crew

    Half Day Trip – Offshore • 5 adults

    The Captain, Tim, was great at communicating as he reached out when I booked the trip and periodically up until and is fluent in English with an extensive and interesting history of traveling the world. The crew was very experienced and fully engaged with the fishing and our family. Even though the fishing reports from other boats were that not much was being caught, we landed 3 sailfish on our half day tour. They also supplied some very good morning snacks and midday sandwiches and guacamole. We have chartered numerous boats and would highly recommend this charter.

    Reported catch:
    Sailfish
    Response from Charter operator

    Happy to hear you enjoyed the day ! Safe travels back home !!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa Rica
    Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa RicaPlaya Herradura, PU
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Roosterfish on a boat during a fishing trip.
    Chuck O.
    Chuck O.
    My wife and I traveled to Costa Rica, and of course we wanted to go fishing. Hooked up with Bob Marlin Charters through FishBooker and had a GREAT trip. The Captain and crew were courteous and helpful, and we caught our Bucket List Fish (Rooster Fish). We actually hooked up with 4 but one was so big it broke the line! All Roosters were over 40 inches. I highly recommend this charter.
  • Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa Rica
    Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa RicaHerradura, PU
    Adult angler proudly holding a large tuna aboard a boat, with sparkling open water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Mark R.
    Mark R.
    The boat owner Tim, captain Kendar and first mate Danny worked hard all day to find us a bite. Ended up catching some yellowfin. One of our hotel restaurants are cooking some Ahi fillets for tonight!
  • Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa Rica
    Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa RicaPlaya Herradura, PU
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of large Yellowfin Tuna on a sportfishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    John R.
    John R.
    It was my wife's birthday and she wanted to go fishing. We could not have had a better boat and crew. The owner Tim, Deck Hand/1st Mate Dani and Captain Kendar were fantastic, all of them seasoned, professional guys. Great conversations and excellent in their crafts!! We had a great time and caught some really nice yellow fin tuna!
  • Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa Rica
    Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa RicaPlaya Herradura, PU
    Angler displaying a large tuna aboard a sportfishing boat offshore, with a second crew member and trolling gear visible.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Brady L.
    Brady L.
    my goal was to come to jaco to catch bill fish. we ended up going 3/4 on sailfish. and 1/2 on tuna. tuna was 80lbs sailfish was 102”. awesome day, crew was amazing. tim made some fresh sashimi with our tuna on the boat for lunch and it was incredible! highly recommend! i will be back on his boat when i come back!
  • Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa Rica
    Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa RicaHerradura, PU
    Two young anglers proudly displaying a large Yellowfin Tuna aboard a fishing boat, showcasing their successful catch during a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Katy W.
    Katy W.
    My dad, husband, and kids had an amazing time with the captain and crew! They caught two giant tuna and even got to bring some of their catch home. Such an unforgettable experience!
  • Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa Rica
    Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa RicaHerradura, PU
    Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Cubera Snapper
    William W.
    William W.
    we told the captain what type of fish we wanted to target and we caught those and more.
  • Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa Rica
    Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa RicaPlaya Herradura, PU
    Two young anglers and an adult proudly display three large tuna aboard an offshore fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Ryan G.
    Ryan G.
    Entire crew was great!! they worked so hard ro make sure that a family of 5 from the United States had an incredible day out on the water!! Caught so many yellow fin tuna that we told them we had nothing left in the tank!!! highly reccomend this company
  • Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa Rica
    Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa RicaPlaya Herradura, PU
    A family of four proudly displaying a large fish on a boat during a fun fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Jake B.
    Jake B.
    My wife kids and I had a great time
  • Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa Rica
    Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa RicaHerradura, PU
    A young angler proudly displaying two large Yellowfin Tuna on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful offshore fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Jason C.
    Jason C.
    We had a phenomenal trip! We started out from the beach in Herradura for an 8 hr trip looking for billfish, dorado, and tuna. It started out a little slow, but they got us on a large school of yellowfin tuna. After catching multiple large tuna, we caught a small dorado and 2 sailfish. The crew was super helpful and friendly. They were great with our kids. We have 2 boys, 16 and 15, and a girl , 12. They filleted up the tuna, made fresh sashimi with avocado to eat on the boat. Highly recommend. Danny, George, and Kendall were great!
  • Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa Rica
    Bob Marlin Sportfishing Costa RicaHerradura, PU
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Yellowfin Tuna aboard a fishing boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Robert M.
    Robert M.
    Bucket list: Catch a tuna and eat it on the boat: ✔️ I messaged them and told them that if we catch a tuna, that they better have soy sauce as I’m eating it on the boat! He replied, “I’ll make you sashimi!! Indeed we did & indeed he did!!! Started out hot wirh an immediate double up, one got away, then we went cold for hours and hit 2 more at the end. At the end of the day, it’s called fishing, not catching nut we still ended up w 3 Tuna totalling over 200lbs! Definitely recommend and next time we are getting a SAIL!!