Seven private sportfishers from 36 to 52 ft, all at Los Sueños Marina in Herradura Bay. Sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi and roosterfish, with blue water 30–40 minutes out.
Los Sueños Marina sits inside Herradura Bay on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast, about 5 minutes from Jacó and 1.5 hours from San José airport (SJO). It’s one of the country’s best-known sportfishing bases.
Blue water is 30–40 minutes out for offshore fishing, with rocky points and reefs close by for inshore trips.
Compare boat size, comfort and trip type. Not sure? Send us your group size and the fish you want, and we’ll match you.
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A balanced mid-size Hatteras with an air-conditioned salon, full bathroom, fighting chair and both heavy and light tackle.
A premium Cabo with twin diesels, private bathroom, tuna tubes, radar and sonar, and excellent offshore performance.
A versatile Hatteras with tournament-grade rods and reels, tuna tubes, full bathroom and a comfortable cabin for offshore or shorter inshore trips.
A dependable 38-footer with a spacious cockpit, galley with fridge, fighting chair and a strong offshore setup for billfish and tuna.
A comfortable private charter with fighting chair, outriggers, live bait setup and an experienced bilingual crew.
A larger luxury sportfisher with a big air-conditioned salon, full galley and a large shaded cockpit. Full-day offshore trips.
A premium yacht for classic offshore days, overnight fishing and multi-day FAD marlin trips.
The five 36–38 ft boats all have air conditioning and a bathroom, take up to 6 anglers, and run half or full days. Choose Crush Em or Scatterbrain when you want staterooms and space to spread out, or an overnight trip.
Help Me ChooseLet the fish you most want decide.
Choose offshore for sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi or wahoo. Blue water is 30–40 minutes out, and a full day gives you the most time on the fish.
Explore Offshore FishingChoose inshore for roosterfish, cubera snapper, jacks and grouper, with shorter trips close to Herradura Bay. Great for families and first-timers.
Explore Inshore FishingThe Central Pacific has a great mix of billfish, pelagics and coastal gamefish.
Los Sueños is especially easy for anglers staying at Los Sueños Resort, the Marriott, Playa Herradura or Jacó.
The marina makes it simple to pair a serious fishing day with restaurants, places to stay, family activities and other Central Pacific tours.
You can fish all year, but the main targets change with the season.
Billfish are catch-and-release in Costa Rica, using circle hooks, and every angler needs a Costa Rica fishing license.
Exact inclusions vary by boat, and we confirm them when you book. Los Sueños charters usually include:
A professional crew that knows the Los Sueños fishing grounds.
Rods, reels, terminal tackle, bait and offshore gear.
Drinks, snacks and usually lunch on full days, depending on the boat.
Outriggers, live bait wells, fighting chairs and electronics.
All 7 featured boats have air-conditioned cabins and bathrooms.
Help choosing the right boat for your group, target fish and dates.
Send your dates, number of anglers, where you’re staying and what you want to catch. We’ll check which Los Sueños boats are free and recommend the best fit.
Offshore: sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi and wahoo. Inshore: roosterfish, snapper, jacks, grouper and other coastal species.
December through April is the main Central Pacific sailfish season. Billfish are always released.
Blue water is usually 30–40 minutes from the marina, so you spend most of the day fishing rather than running.
A full day is usually best for offshore sailfish, marlin and tuna. Half days suit inshore fishing near Herradura Bay. Crush Em runs full days only.
All 7 boats have air conditioning and a bathroom. The 36–38 ft sportfishers suit most families; Crush Em and Scatterbrain give you much more room inside.
Yes. Good Day Too, Dream Maker, Circle Hook, Tres Amigos, Dream Work, Crush Em and Scatterbrain all have air-conditioned cabins.
Yes. Scatterbrain runs overnight and multi-day FAD marlin trips. See FAD fishing in Costa Rica.
Yes. Roosterfish, snapper and other inshore species are fished around Herradura Bay and the nearby coast.
Yes. Every angler on board needs a Costa Rica fishing license. We can help you get it before your trip.
Send your dates, group size, where you’re staying, the fish you want and whether air conditioning or extra space matters. We’ll recommend the best fit.
Send your dates, where you’re staying, number of anglers and what you’d most like to catch. We’ll match your group with the right Los Sueños charter.
