Fishing-cr
Charter operator

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
Playa Herradura
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $499

Rating

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

What anglers say

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

All reviews (283)

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  • John Taylor
    John Taylor
    Repeat angler
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Amazing experience in a beautiful destination

    Full Day Trip2 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
    NEW

    Luis excelente capitan

    Half Day Trip4 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 🤙🤙

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

    Best trip ever

    Full Day Trip2 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

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

    So many Mahi!

    Half Day Near Shore2 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!

  • Lazaro Delgado
    Lazaro Delgado
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Rooster Check!

    Half Day Trip2 adults

    My buddy and I booked this fishing charter with a goal in mind. To catch the beautiful Roosterfish and potentially take some good eating back home to the house. Capt Luis and his mate were very kind and informative. Luis enjoyed answering any questions we had and conversed in other things not fishing related. First 2 hours or so was slow , but these gentlemen put in the work and didnt stop until we started consitently catching fish. The Jack crevales were chewing, then my buddy got a very nice spanish mackerel that we ended up taking home. We had about an hour and a half left of our trip and still no Roosterfish. Luis was working overtime to get us the main targeted species and just like that my buddy and i both hooked up on beautiful Roosterfish! The four of us celebrated and their work really paid off. I would highly recommend a trip with Capt. Luis and his mate! Pura Vida!

    Reported catch:
    Roosterfish
    Response from Charter operator

    Cockadoodle doooooooooo 🤙🤙

Real catches shared by our community

  • Fishing CR
    Fishing CRPlaya Herradura, PU
    mixed trip grouper mahi tuna sailfish
    Paul F.
    Paul F.
  • Fishing CR
    Fishing CRPlaya Herradura, PU
    Amazing experience in a beautiful destination
    John T.
    John T.
  • Fishing CR
    Fishing CRPlaya Herradura, PU
    We had a meat haul!!! Captain put us on multiple species
    Stephen N.
    Stephen N.
  • Fishing CR
    Fishing CRPlaya Herradura, PU
    Luis excelente capitan
    Nahun M.
    Nahun M.
  • Fishing CR
    Fishing CRPlaya Herradura, PU
    Best fishing trip ever!
    Michelle K.
    Michelle K.
  • Fishing CR
    Fishing CRPlaya Herradura, PU
    Wonderful Trip
    Llarance T.
    Llarance T.
  • Fishing CR
    Fishing CRPlaya Herradura, PU
    Amazing day fishing in Costa Rica!
    Matthew B.
    Matthew B.
  • Fishing CR
    Fishing CRPlaya Herradura, PU
    Amazing trip
    Simon C.
    Simon C.
  • Fishing CR
    Fishing CRPlaya Herradura, PU
    Awesome trip!
    Hugo P.
    Hugo P.
  • Fishing CR
    Fishing CRPlaya Herradura, PU
    Caught some fish and had a lot of fun
    Craig S.
    Craig S.