Charter Operator
Fishing-cr

Member since February 2020 Herradura, Costa Rica
Background
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!"
Techniques
Preferred style is trolling fishing for big game with ballyhoo rigs and outriggers.

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Herradura, Costa Rica
Background
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!"
Techniques
Preferred style is trolling fishing for big game with ballyhoo rigs and outriggers.
Our Team
Luis L.
Captain
Mauro โ€œGemeloโ€ G.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(190 reviews)
Herradura
 Last booking: 9 hours ago
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Trips from US $530

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 190 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (343)
5-ESTRELLAS!
5-ESTRELLAS!
5-ESTRELLAS!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
93%
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Gabriel D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Mahi, multiple sailfish, and a sunfish!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on May 20, 2025
I wanted to have a true Costa Rican experience when I chose Luis and Douglas as our guides for fishing. It was definitely the...
Gabriel D. recommends Fishing CR
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Christina S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5-ESTRELLAS!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on June 10, 2025
We had an absolutely perfect 1/2 day charter with Captain Luis and his mate Douglas! From start to finish, they were helpful,...
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Patrick M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Brilliant day for my girlfriend and me

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 3, 2025
We had today our trip with Luis and Douglas. To keep it short: it was brilliant! To keep it long: it started with 3 caught...
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Kassidy G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

If you are coming for some real fishing these are your guys!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 16, 2025
This was our first time fishing in Costa Rica. The whole trip was amazing. We braved some tough weather at the start searching...
Kassidy G. recommends Fishing CR
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GEORGE A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Un dia inolvidable!

VERIFIED   Tuna & Marlin Chase! on January 1, 2025
I highly recommend this charter. Communication with the owner, Nicholas, prior to our trip was easy as he was always quick...
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