Jacofishermen
Charter operator

Jacofishermen

Playa Herradura, Costa Rica
25+ reviews
We are a local fishing family. We want to give you the opportunity to fish and spearfish with us. We have been fishing all our lives with our parents. We invite you to come and catch roosters, snappers, sailfish, mahi-mahi, marlin, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna. Come with friends, family, to enjoy ????
José I.
José I.
Captain
Ángel G.
Ángel G.
Captain
Papu M.
Papu M.
First mate

Charter

Rating

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

All reviews (25)

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  • David Wu
    David Wu
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    🎣 From Hook to Plate—An Incredible Experience⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Half day offshore pm3 adults

    Captain Angel delivered an incredible fishing trip from start to finish! We arrived at 7:00 AM, and the day was organized and hassle-free from the moment we got there. One thing that caught us off guard at first—don't fret when you arrive at the beach and are directed to a small taxi boat. That's just your ride out to Captain Angel's fishing boat. We had a good laugh because our first thought was, "There's no way we're fishing from this!" The taxi boat simply takes you to the actual charter boat waiting in deeper water. Once we got underway, Captain Angel was constantly trolling and working to keep us on the fish. We had an amazing day on the water and caught some true trophy fish, including yellowfin, blackfin, spanish mackerel, and mahi-mahi. When we got a bite, it was our job to reel the fish in. Once we brought it alongside the boat, Captain Angel and his crewmate worked together seamlessly, expertly gaffing or netting each fish and bringing it aboard with precision and professionalism. Their teamwork made the entire experience smooth, exciting, and safe. One thing that really stood out was how efficient they were. While Captain Angel continued searching for the next bite, his crewmate cleaned our catch right there on the boat. Just tell him how you'd like your fish cut, and he'll take care of the rest. Meanwhile, we kicked back with complimentary drinks from the fully stocked cooler, which included both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. It felt like the operation never skipped a beat—while we relaxed between catches, Captain Angel was already working to find the next school of fish, and his crewmate was preparing our catch. It made the entire trip feel effortless. The boat was clean, comfortable, and even had a private restroom on board—although we ended up doing what fishermen do and just used the ocean! Instead of bringing a cooler to take our fish home, we decided to enjoy our catch the same day. We only kept one Spanish mackerel, one yellowfin tuna, and one mahi-mahi, then took them to Cocos, a restaurant right off the beach that will cook your catch however you'd like, complete with complimentary sides. We chose to have the yellowfin prepared two ways—half as sashimi crudo and the other half as ahi tuna. The Spanish mackerel was grilled with black pepper, and the mahi-mahi was pan-seared with black pepper. Every dish was outstanding, and there couldn't have been a better way to end the day than enjoying fish we had caught just hours earlier. There was plenty of left overs that we took back for dinner lol If you're looking for a captain who knows where the fish are, runs a first-class operation, and works hard to make sure everyone has a great time, Captain Angel is the one to book. From the early morning start to an incredible fresh seafood lunch, this was an unforgettable experience from beginning to end. Highly recommended!

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

    Thanks so much for everything, my friend. See you at the next fishing trip—I hope you have a fantastic time on your outing. A huge hug.

  • Alejandro Jose Umana
    Alejandro Jose Umana
    cr
    Costa Rica
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    May fishing trip

    Full day offshore

    It has been the best experience of my life, my family and I were able to enjoy it to the fullest in the company of a great captain Gabriel, thank you for being such a good person, in short, a unique experience where patience is the most important thing, the enjoyment of nature I have never seen anything, it is also a paradise and the enjoyment of the calm waters has been a unique and special experience with all my family and friends from I hope to return to Gabriel for such a great experience

    Reported catch:
    Sailfish
    Striped Marlin
    Wahoo
    Yellowfin Tuna
    +4
    Response from Charter operator

    thanks alejandro 🎣🎣🎣

  • Ethan Baldwin
    Ethan Baldwin
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Definitely would recommend

    4 hour fishing pm2 adults

    Came all the way to costa rica to catch some fish after a 12 hour of day of nothing. Booked this charter night before in hopes of catching a rooster before heading home. Even though conditions were rough I asked to catch some rooster and they delivered!

    Reported catch:
    Roosterfish
    Response from Charter operator

    great thanks my friend see you next time

  • John Champion
    John Champion
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fish with these guys!

    Half day inshore pm2 adults

    Excellent team of brother fisherman. Clean, organized and professional. Their love for fishing is obvious. This is not at all a simple tourist trip as they are going to work hard to get you the targeted species. We caught several great Roosterfish and lost a monster at the boat. Also caught a few big yellow jacks. This was on an afternoon charter. Will fish with them again.

    Reported catch:
    Roosterfish
    Response from Charter operator

    great thanks my friend for everything see you next time

  • Christian Balende
    Christian Balende
    Repeat angler
    fr
    France
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    journée inoubliable 🤩🙌

    4 hour fishing am2 adults

    Nous sommes repartis pêcher avec Angel et Douglas, et encore une fois, cette journée a été tout simplement magique ! 🎣🤩 Pêche de carangue , requin, macarela… Ils nous ont vraiment fait kiffer ! 😍🔥 Un immense merci à vous deux pour votre gentillesse, votre humilité et votre professionnalisme. Vous êtes au top ! 🙏🏼🤩😊

    Response from Charter operator

    great amigo thanks see you next time 🎣🎣🎣👌🙏👏

Real catches shared by our community

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    Jacofishermen sport fishing.Playa Herradura, PU
    Definitely would recommend
    Ethan B.
    Ethan B.
  • Jacofishermen sport fishing.
    Jacofishermen sport fishing.Playa Herradura, PU
    journée inoubliable 🤩🙌
    Christian B.
    Christian B.
  • Jacofishermen sport fishing.
    Jacofishermen sport fishing.Playa Herradura, PU
    sortie exceptionnelle 😃
    Christian B.
    Christian B.
  • Jacofishermen sport fishing.
    Jacofishermen sport fishing.Playa Herradura, PU
    Roosters!!!!
    Charles M.
    Charles M.
  • Jacofishermen sport fishing.
    Jacofishermen sport fishing.Playa Herradura, PU
    Great time! good
    Edwin H.
    Edwin H.
  • Jacofishermen sport fishing.
    Jacofishermen sport fishing.Playa Herradura, PU
    Half Day Offshore
    Patrick S.
    Patrick S.
  • Jacofishermen sport fishing.
    Jacofishermen sport fishing.Playa Herradura, PU
    greatest familyfriendly adventure
    Darrin K.
    Darrin K.
  • Jacofishermen sport fishing.
    Jacofishermen sport fishing.Playa Herradura, PU
    Fish with these guys!
    John C.
    John C.
  • Jacofishermen sport fishing.
    Jacofishermen sport fishing.Playa Herradura, PU
    Non-stop Reeling
    Andrew G.
    Andrew G.
  • Jacofishermen sport fishing.
    Jacofishermen sport fishing.Playa Herradura, PU
    Great Trip & Great Crew!
    Brett T.
    Brett T.