Charter operator

La Patrona Fishing Team - 36 ' Sportfisher

Playa Herradura, Costa Rica

50+ reviews

Meet Our Fishing Crew La Patrona is operated by a professional Costa Rican fishing crew with extensive experience on the waters of Costa Rica’s Central Pacific. Captain Adrian has more than 20 years of fishing experience in the waters around Jaco, Herradura, and Los Sueños. He is an offshore fishing specialist and tournament angler who has participated in major fishing tournaments in Costa Rica. His local knowledge and understanding of fishing conditions help him adapt the strategy according to what is happening on the water. Mate Lizandro has been fishing the waters of Costa Rica his entire life. He has experience fishing on tournament sailfish teams in Los Sueños and is skilled in fly fishing and dead bait fishing. Lizandro has caught hundreds of marlin, including several weighing over 500 pounds. His experience handling big fish and attention to detail make him an important part of the crew. Together, Adrian and Lizandro bring local knowledge, tournament experience, technical fishing skills, and a genuine passion for sport fishing to every La Patrona charter.

Adrián R.

Captain

Lizandro N.

First mate

Charters

La Patrona Fishing Costa Rica
Playa Herradura
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $1,600
Whisper 29' – Costa Rica Fishing
Playa Herradura
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $1,200

Rating

4.6

67 reviews

4.4

Boat & Equipment

4.7

Captain & Crew

4.5

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (122)

What anglers say

76%

Good experience

91%

Friendly captain

89%

Recommend this charter

85%

Satisfied with the boat

85%

Caught fish

All reviews (67)

Showing 1 – 5 of 67 reviews

Eric Libby
Florida, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome day wirh the crew!
Offshore Full Day Experience on April 25, 2026 • 2 adults
If you’re even thinking about booking a fishing charter in Costa Rica—stop looking. La Patrona is the one. From the second we stepped on the boat, everything felt dialed in. The crew was not only insanely skilled but also genuinely fun to be around—super attentive, great energy, and clearly passionate about what they do. You can tell right away these guys know the water. We were on fish fast. No wasted time, no guessing—just straight into the action. The captain put us exactly where we needed to be, and the crew made sure every line was perfect. Whether you’re experienced or it’s your first time offshore, they make it easy and exciting. The boat itself was clean, comfortable, and set up perfectly for a serious day of fishing. Top-tier gear, smooth ride, and everything you need for a full day on the water. What really sets La Patrona apart though is the experience. It didn’t feel like a generic charter—it felt like we were out with a crew that genuinely wanted us to have an unforgettable day. And they delivered. We landed some incredible fish, had nonstop action, and left with stories we’ll be talking about for years. If you want results, a killer crew, and a true Costa Rica fishing experience—book La Patrona. You won’t regret it. 🎣
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Response from Charter operator
April 29, 2026
Wow — thank you so much for this incredible review! We’re truly honored by your words and thrilled to hear that your experience aboard La Patrona was everything you hoped for and more. From the moment guests step on board, our goal is to provide a professional, exciting, and unforgettable fishing adventure, so hearing that everything felt “dialed in” means a lot to us. 🎣 Our captain and crew take great pride in knowing these waters, staying prepared, and putting our guests on the fish quickly and efficiently. We’re so happy to hear you noticed the attention to detail, teamwork, and passion they bring to every trip. It’s also wonderful to know you enjoyed the comfort of the boat, top-tier gear, and smooth ride. We believe a great fishing trip is about more than just the catch — it’s about the full experience, the energy on board, and creating memories that last a lifetime. Knowing you left with incredible catches, nonstop action, and stories you’ll be sharing for years is the best compliment we could ask for. Thank you again for choosing La Patrona and for such a strong recommendation. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another epic day on the water in Costa Rica! Tight lines & Pura Vida! 🌊🎣
Trevor Roseberry
Georgia, US
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Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
NEW
Best Fishing Experience!
Offshore Full Day Experience on September 5, 2026 • 5 adults
This crew is super awesome! I fish frequently and this experience was spectacular. We caught 14 fish!!!! These guys are really good
Response from Charter operator
September 6, 2026
Thank you so much for your great review! 🎣 We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a spectacular experience with our crew. 14 fish is an incredible day on the water! 🐟🔥 We truly appreciate you choosing La Patrona, especially as someone who fishes frequently. It means a lot to know our crew delivered an experience that stood out. We hope to have you back aboard soon for another great day of fishing! 🤙🎣
Mali Robinson
Texas, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
NEW
Awesome crew, great with kids. Trophy Sailfish
Offshore Full Day Experience on August 22, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child
crew was awesome, great day best food I've had on a boat, nice layout on the boat - plenty of room highly recommend for trophy trolling!
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Response from Charter operator
August 23, 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great day on the water with us! 🎣 Hearing that you enjoyed the crew, the spacious boat, and especially that it was the best food you've ever had on a fishing boat truly means a lot to our team. We're also glad we could help make your trophy trolling adventure a memorable one. Thank you for your recommendation—we can't wait to welcome you back aboard La Patrona for another incredible day on the Pacific! Tight Lines & Pura Vida! 🌊🎣
Greg Bravo
North Carolina, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Exceptional service
Fishing + Tortuga Island on January 20, 2026 • 5 adults
The crew for this charter was exceptional. Everyone was so kind and hospitable. We caught fish, had fresh fruit served to us, went snorkeling with a guide and had an amazing lunch on the beach. A trip to always be remembered thanks to this crew!! Will definitely be booking with this captain again!!
Response from Charter operator
January 21, 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear that the crew made your charter such a special and memorable experience. From the fishing and fresh fruit to snorkeling with a guide and enjoying lunch on the beach, it’s great to know you enjoyed every part of the day. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the captain and crew. We truly appreciate you choosing us and look forward to having you back on board again very soon! 🌊🎣
Rostyslaw Caryk
Repeat angler
Buffalo, NY, US
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Member since 2023
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5 trips
5.0
Verified
Very good crew
FULL DAY OFFSHORE ADVENTURE on January 11, 2026 • 3 adults
Although our primary target of Marlin and sailfish were not at all plentiful in the area we still catch one sailfish. We then made a 13 mile run to catch yellowfin tube circling a huge pod of dolphin. So a successful trip
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Response from Charter operator
January 13, 2026
Thank you very much for your detailed review! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the trip and that the crew took good care of you. Even when conditions change, our team always does their best to adjust the plan and we’re glad that paid off with a sailfish and yellowfin tuna around the dolphins. We truly appreciate you fishing with us and hope to welcome you back again soon in Costa Rica! 🎣🌊