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Fishing-cr

Playa Herradura, Costa Rica
250+ reviews
Nicholas Hines, an avid and passionate angler, owns Fishing CR. He's been running this charter with his family for years. His friend, Captain Luis, has been fishing with him his entire life and guiding the trips with Fishing CR. They are all locals and familiar with the best spots in the area. 'The best part of this job is being out there and meeting new people, but let's be real, the thrill of screaming reels takes the cake!'
Luis L.
Luis L.
Captain
Mauro “Gemelo” G.
Mauro “Gemelo” G.
First mate

Charter

Fishing CR

Fishing CR

Playa Herradura
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $550

Rating

4.7
287 reviews
4.5
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

94%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (287)

Showing 1 – 5 of 287 reviews
  • John Taylor
    John Taylor
    Repeat angler
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing experience in a beautiful destination

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    If you’re looking at a fishing trip in Playa Herradura and you want an authentic experience with a great crew, this is your trip. Firstly: its a wet landing. Yeah your feet get wet boarding the water taxi but thats part of the experience so embrace it. It’s a panga. It’s not a custom yaht. It’s a fishing machine and thats what makes it great. No frills. No AC cooled cabin. Just a classic fishing boat with plenty of shade and a place for the wife to use the restroom in private. We didn’t catch a bunch of fish but it’s called fishing, not catching. The crew put in %100 of their effort from the time we arrived until the time we hit the beach to come home. Weather was great. The seas were perfect but the bite was hard to come by. The crew managed a tough fight with a Jack Cravelle to at least say we landed a fish but when mother nature surrounds you with sea turtles, porpoises and humpback whales, you take in the moment and enjoy your little piece in paradise while you have it. We’ll be back to experience some tightlines but until then, Pura Vida!

    Response from Charter operator

    What an amazing review from a true angler!

  • Nahun Mora Hernández
    Nahun Mora Hernández
    cr
    Costa Rica
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Luis excelente capitan

    Half Day Trip • 4 adults

    ¡Tuvimos una experiencia increíble! Luis es un excelente capitán, una gran persona y alguien muy divertido, con quien pasamos un rato espectacular. Él y su equipo hicieron todo lo posible para que disfrutáramos al máximo. Hicimos pesca de fondo y logramos capturar bastantes peces grandes, entre ellos pargos, cabrillas y pochotes. Además, prepararon un ceviche y un sashimi con nuestra pesca, y sinceramente, fue una de las mejores comidas que he probado en mi vida. ¡Todo sabe mucho mejor cuando uno mismo lo pesca! El tour estaba previsto para durar cinco horas, pero Luis y su equipo se extendieron casi dos horas más para que pudiéramos seguir disfrutando. En un momento nos agarró la lluvia y también nos ayudaron a empacar nuestras cosas para que no se mojaran. Excelente servicio y una experiencia inolvidable. ¡Totalmente recomendado para cualquier persona que quiera vivir una gran experiencia de pesca! Luis es un excelente capitán.

    Response from Charter operator

    Gracias por dedicar tanto detalle a esta reseña! Fue un placer tenerles. Pura Vida 🤙🤙

  • Dan Ferreira
    Dan Ferreira
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    So many Mahi!

    Half Day Near Shore • 2 adults

    We caught way more fish than we knew what to do with! Luis knew exactly where to go and we got fish after fish until our arms were sore! They were super nice too, offering us sunblock after I mentioned I left ours in the car. The first mate even offered us some mangoes he picked in his garden that morning. They really went above and beyond. Something I wish we had known ahead of time, there's no dock at Playa Herradura, there's a smaller boat that picks you up at the beach and takes you to the larger boat moored just offshore. You have to get into the water to get on the boat so come ready for that. I told my daughter not to wear sneakers but she didn't listen of course.

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

    Dan thank you! Thanks for the note on the taxi boat. I will add it to my final expectation message!

  • Richard Mohr
    Richard Mohr
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip ever

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    fishin cr was on time an prepared. te water as a bit choppy but Luis got s out to calmer water without incident. the first spot we went to we ddnt catch mch a all. but every othr spot we wereon them. we caught some great red snapper. som abit fish, groper and we evenhd time or trolling. wedidnt catch on the toll but Luis knws hs stuff and if we had been out therea little longer I have no doubt we would have. we also hd scratch ae civiche on th boat! Gracia Senior Luis and Jefferson! I'll nevr foge ths trip.

    Reported catch:
    Broomtail Grouper
    Cubera Snapper
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you Richard, they loved having you on board! Pura Vida 🤙🤙 Nick

  • Matthew Beach
    Matthew Beach
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing day fishing in Costa Rica!

    Full Day Trip • 3 adults

    Captain Luis and his first mate did an incredible job. My two boys and I had a great day fishing thanks to Luis. Extremely polite and knowledgeable. We caught a bunch of snapper, grouper, rock fish, and margaritas. Luis and his first mare made us two of the most amazing sashimi and ceviche meals we’ve ever had. Our goal was to land a sailfish and we had two on. One jumped six feet out of the water, but was able to outsmart us in the end. Captain Luis did everything possible to make sure we had a great day!

    Reported catch:
    Sailfish
    Broomtail Grouper
    Response from Charter operator

    Amazing!! Pura vida! 🤙🤙

Real catches shared by our community

  • Fishing CR
    Fishing CRPlaya Herradura, PU
    Adult angler proudly holding a colorful mahi-mahi aboard a fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Thi L.
    Thi L.
    We went through rough weather with heavy rain, but Captain Luis and his professional crewmate kept everything going smooth as possible. Eventually the rain and choppy waves let up and we were able to catch a couple red snappers and a mahi mahi. I would definitely recommend this charter to others visiting the area.
  • Fishing CR
    Fishing CRPlaya Herradura, PU
    Group of anglers proudly displaying a large Sailfish on a fishing charter in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Paul F.
    Paul F.
    very professional Captain crew lunch was delicious shade on the boat kept to school all day all the different Fish record was cut up and filleted. What a great day.
  • Fishing CR
    Fishing CRPlaya Herradura, PU
    Tropical shoreline with palm trees, moored boats, and a small forested island across the bay; no anglers, fish, or charter boat are visible.
    John T.
    John T.
    If you’re looking at a fishing trip in Playa Herradura and you want an authentic experience with a great crew, this is your trip. Firstly: its a wet landing. Yeah your feet get wet boarding the water taxi but thats part of the experience so embrace it. It’s a panga. It’s not a custom yaht. It’s a fishing machine and thats what makes it great. No frills. No AC cooled cabin. Just a classic fishing boat with plenty of shade and a place for the wife to use the restroom in private. We didn’t catch a bunch of fish but it’s called fishing, not catching. The crew put in %100 of their effort from the time we arrived until the time we hit the beach to come home. Weather was great. The seas were perfect but the bite was hard to come by. The crew managed a tough fight with a Jack Cravelle to at least say we landed a fish but when mother nature surrounds you with sea turtles, porpoises and humpback whales, you take in the moment and enjoy your little piece in paradise while you have it. We’ll be back to experience some tightlines but until then, Pura Vida!
  • Fishing CR
    Fishing CRPlaya Herradura, PU
    Angler proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Stephen N.
    Stephen N.
    Great trip...we started out trolling and was a little slow so we started bottom fishing..we caught Grouper, Snapper, Tilefish, and Rock Fish. Trolled on way in and caught Yellowfin Tuna and a bull Maui Maui...deckhand made 2 batches of fresh sashimi for us and had all supplies on boat, it was awesome..we have been having locals prepare all the fish we brought in and overall an awesome experience. 10 outta 10
  • Fishing CR
    Fishing CRPlaya Herradura, PU
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Grouper while enjoying a sunny day on the open ocean.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Scamp Grouper
    Nahun M.
    Nahun M.
    ¡Tuvimos una experiencia increíble! Luis es un excelente capitán, una gran persona y alguien muy divertido, con quien pasamos un rato espectacular. Él y su equipo hicieron todo lo posible para que disfrutáramos al máximo. Hicimos pesca de fondo y logramos capturar bastantes peces grandes, entre ellos pargos, cabrillas y pochotes. Además, prepararon un ceviche y un sashimi con nuestra pesca, y sinceramente, fue una de las mejores comidas que he probado en mi vida. ¡Todo sabe mucho mejor cuando uno mismo lo pesca! El tour estaba previsto para durar cinco horas, pero Luis y su equipo se extendieron casi dos horas más para que pudiéramos seguir disfrutando. En un momento nos agarró la lluvia y también nos ayudaron a empacar nuestras cosas para que no se mojaran. Excelente servicio y una experiencia inolvidable. ¡Totalmente recomendado para cualquier persona que quiera vivir una gran experiencia de pesca! Luis es un excelente capitán.
  • Fishing CR
    Fishing CRPlaya Herradura, PU
    A group of anglers proudly displaying a large Sailfish on a boat during a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Michelle K.
    Michelle K.
    we had the best time ever. Louis and Jefferson were fantastic. They were friendly. They were helpful and they made the best ceviche ever! I would highly recommend this to anyone who’s looking for a fishing trip. This was definitely the highlight of our whole trip! 
  • Fishing CR
    Fishing CRPlaya Herradura, PU
    A group of three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Llarance T.
    Llarance T.
    This was a wonderful experience with a second to none crew. I would highly recommend this captain.
  • Fishing CR
    Fishing CRPlaya Herradura, PU
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Red Snapper and Grouper aboard a fishing charter in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Matthew B.
    Matthew B.
    Captain Luis and his first mate did an incredible job. My two boys and I had a great day fishing thanks to Luis. Extremely polite and knowledgeable. We caught a bunch of snapper, grouper, rock fish, and margaritas. Luis and his first mare made us two of the most amazing sashimi and ceviche meals we’ve ever had. Our goal was to land a sailfish and we had two on. One jumped six feet out of the water, but was able to outsmart us in the end. Captain Luis did everything possible to make sure we had a great day!
  • Fishing CR
    Fishing CRPlaya Herradura, PU
    Angler proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Simon C.
    Simon C.
    Definitely worth it! Multiple species caught, we saw many dolphins as well and the ceviche is really good.
  • Fishing CR
    Fishing CRPlaya Herradura, PU
    Family group, including a young angler, proudly holding several red snapper aboard a fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Pacific Red Snapper
    Hugo P.
    Hugo P.
    Captain Luis was great and he knows how to put you on some fish!

Fishing reports

An angler proudly displaying a large Roosterfish while fishing on a boat in open waters.

Recent trips

Jun 10, 2026 • Playa Herradura
Mahi, tuna and Rooster
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Underwater view of multiple billfish, likely blue marlin, swimming in clear blue ocean water.

We’ve been busy ??

Feb 24, 2026 • Playa Herradura
Some pictures of the last few days
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A family proudly displays a large Sailfish on a boat during a deep-sea fishing trip, showcasing the excitement of sport fishing.

Been busy!!!

Jan 1, 2026 • Playa Herradura
Here some of our latest slobs ??
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Angler aboard a center-console boat proudly holding a large mahi-mahi over open ocean waters.

We’ve been busy!!

Dec 20, 2025 • Playa Herradura
Check out some of the catches from the past week.
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A proud angler holding a vibrant Mahi Mahi on a fishing charter in open waters, showcasing a successful catch.

Mahi mahi is around and big!!

Dec 3, 2025 • Playa Herradura
Get you some fresh ceviche!!! Lets go!
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Angler proudly displaying two Mahi Mahi on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful offshore fishing trip.

Mahi is back!

Nov 18, 2025 • Playa Herradura
Mahi is back amd plentiful, nice and big!
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