JACÓ • HERRADURA • LOS SUEÑOS
Experience Costa Rica’s Central Pacific with private offshore and inshore fishing charters departing from the Jacó, Herradura and Los Sueños area.
Tell us your fishing date, group size, where you’re staying and whether you prefer offshore or inshore fishing.
Sailfish, marlin, mahi-mahi, tuna and other blue-water species.
Roosterfish, snapper, jack crevalle and other coastal species.
Choose a boat that matches your group, fishing goals and budget.
Pickup can be coordinated from accommodations around the Jacó area.
SPORTFISHING COSTA RICA
Costa Rica’s Central Pacific is one of the country’s best-known sportfishing regions. From Jacó and Playa Herradura, anglers have access to both productive offshore waters and excellent inshore fishing along the Pacific coastline.
Whether you’re planning your first fishing trip or you’re an experienced angler looking for a serious day offshore, we can help coordinate the fishing charter and transportation around your Costa Rica itinerary.
CHOOSE YOUR FISHING EXPERIENCE
BLUE WATER
Head offshore into the Pacific in search of some of Costa Rica’s most exciting pelagic gamefish. A full-day charter gives anglers more time to reach productive fishing grounds and work different areas throughout the day.
COASTAL FISHING
Stay closer to Costa Rica’s Pacific coastline and fish rocky points, reefs and coastal waters. Inshore fishing is an excellent option for anglers interested in roosterfish and other hard-fighting coastal species.
CENTRAL PACIFIC COSTA RICA
Jacó Beach sits only a short distance from Playa Herradura and Los Sueños, making this area convenient for travelers who want to add a private fishing trip to their Central Pacific vacation.
Fishing options range from smaller private boats to larger sportfishing vessels. The best choice depends on your group size, target species, preferred fishing style and the level of comfort you’re looking for.
Send us a few details and we can point you in the right direction.
FISHING + TRANSPORTATION
Staying in Jacó or another Central Pacific destination? Transportation can be coordinated around your fishing charter so you can focus on enjoying your day on the water.
YOUR FISHING EXPERIENCE
Exact inclusions depend on the boat you select, but private sportfishing charters are designed to make your day on the Pacific as easy as possible.
Your charter is reserved for your group together with the professional fishing crew.
Charter boats provide the fishing equipment, tackle and bait needed for the fishing trip.
Local captains and mates know the Central Pacific fishing grounds and target species.
WHAT CAN YOU CATCH?
Fishing changes with ocean conditions and the time of year, but Jacó and Los Sueños offer access to a wide variety of Pacific gamefish.
One of the signature offshore species associated with Costa Rica’s Pacific sportfishing.
A prized blue-water target for anglers planning a serious offshore fishing adventure.
An iconic inshore species known for powerful runs and its distinctive dorsal fin.
Fast, powerful offshore fish and a favorite target when tuna are moving through the area.
Colorful, aggressive and exciting to catch, mahi-mahi are another popular offshore species.
A popular inshore target found around reefs, rocky structure and coastal fishing areas.
FIND YOUR BOAT
Compare private fishing charter options through Costa Rica Fishing Experts, including boats serving Jacó, Herradura and Los Sueños.
MORE THINGS TO DO
Build your fishing trip into a complete Central Pacific vacation with more tours and activities around Jacó.
NATURE & WILDLIFE
Explore rainforest, wildlife and Pacific beaches on a day trip south of Jacó.
RAINFOREST ADVENTURE
Experience Costa Rica’s tropical landscape with a canopy adventure near Jacó.
JACÓ BEACH
Add a surf experience to your vacation with lessons available around Jacó Beach.
PLAN YOUR FISHING TRIP
Tell us your preferred date, number of anglers, where you’re staying and what type of fishing you’d like to do.
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FISHING CHARTER FAQ
A few things to consider when planning your fishing day on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific.
Choose offshore fishing if you’re primarily interested in species such as sailfish, marlin, tuna and mahi-mahi. Inshore fishing is better suited to anglers interested in roosterfish, snapper and other coastal species.
Fishing boats serving the Jacó area operate around Playa Herradura and Los Sueños. Your exact meeting location depends on the charter you select.
Yes. Transportation can be coordinated from Jacó and other locations depending on where you’re staying and where your fishing boat departs.
A full-day trip generally gives the captain more time to reach offshore fishing grounds, search for productive conditions and target multiple species.
Send your preferred fishing date, number of guests, where you’re staying, whether you prefer offshore or inshore fishing and any species you would especially like to target.
You can view additional boats and charter options through Costa Rica Fishing Experts.
Tell us when you’re visiting, how many people are fishing and what you’d like to target. We’ll help coordinate your charter and transportation around your Costa Rica vacation.