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
4.8 / 5
(206 reviews)
Herradura
 Last booking: 2 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $560

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 206 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (373)
Wow what an awesome experience
Great day fishing with Luis and Douglas.
Great day fishing with Luis and Douglas.
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Angler rating
173
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
94%
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Nicole A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 19, 2024
I highly recommend this charter. The owner is very responsible to any questions you have. The captin and crew are very friendly...
Nicole A. recommends Fishing CR
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Steve S.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 19, 2025
I had troubles with the App. I didnโ€™t like communicating with a guy in Florida about fishing in Costa Rica. I would...
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Isaac K.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great red snapper & grouper catch

VERIFIED   Half Day Near Shore on July 6, 2024
Come to the boat hungry! Overall it was a great experience with the captain and crew. We went in with very little experience...
Isaac K. recommends Fishing CR
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Amanda L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Fishing Trip Ever!!

VERIFIED   Tuna & Marlin Chase! on March 28, 2024
We did the Tuna and Marlin Chase and everyone caught a fish! I caught a massive yellow fin tuna, two friends caught sailfish...
Amanda L. recommends Fishing CR
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Amanda P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Exceeded expectations

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 5, 2023
Everything from start to finish was an absolute dream. Nicholas was so accommodating and kind from the very beginning. And...
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