Meet at the dock
Most full-day trips leave around 7 a.m. Your captain and crew will be ready.
Fish Costa Rica · Los Sueños & Playa Herradura
Staying at Los Sueños?
Go Fishing.
Fishing charters for guests of the Los Sueños resort, villas and Playa Herradura hotels. The marina is right there, the blue water is 30–40 minutes out, and we set up everything for you.
Marina on siteInside the Los Sueños resort
90 minutesFrom San José by road
30–40 minutesBy boat to blue water
Since 1990Booking Los Sueños charters
Where you’re staying
Your room is minutes
from the dock.
Playa Herradura, five minutes north of Jacó, is home to Los Sueños Marina, Costa Rica’s best-known sportfishing marina. Most guests fishing here stay in one of these:
- Los Sueños Marriott: inside the resort, close to the marina
- Villas & condos at Los Sueños: ideal for groups and families (see villas)
- Hotels on Playa Herradura or in Jacó: a short drive to the marina
Tell us where you’re staying and we’ll set the meeting point and time.
How it works
A fishing day
from Los Sueños.
Head offshore or inshore
About 30–40 minutes to blue water, or just minutes to the reefs and points around Herradura.
Billfish, tuna, roosters
Sailfish and marlin are released. Tuna and dorado can come home for dinner.
Afternoon at the resort
Back at the marina in the afternoon, with time for the pool or the beach.
Choose your boat
Which charter fits your group?
Half day · Families · BudgetCenter consoleFast, open boats for inshore fishing around Herradura: roosterfish, snapper and jacks. Easy half-day trips with kids.Pangas vs sportfishers →
Full day · OffshoreSportfisherCabin boats built to fish offshore for sailfish, marlin, tuna and dorado, with shade and a bathroom on board.See the Los Sueños boats →
Groups · Overnight · FADLuxury yachtLarger boats with air-conditioned cabins for big groups, overnight trips and long runs to the FADs.About FAD trips →
Every charter is private for your group. Not sure which boat? Tell us your group size and what you’d like to catch.
Planning tips
Good to know before you go.
Usually included
- Private boat with captain and mate
- Rods, reels, tackle and bait
- Drinks and snacks, with lunch on full-day trips
- Catch-and-release billfishing
Each boat is different. We’ll confirm the details in your quote.
Before your trip
- Get your Costa Rica fishing license (how)
- Book early for December to April, the busiest season
- Bring sunscreen, a hat and polarized sunglasses
- Plan a day for non-anglers: things to do in Jacó
When to come
There’s no bad month.
Los Sueños is fished all year. The big sailfish season on the Central Pacific runs from December to April, and inshore fishing for roosterfish is good year-round.
For the full month-by-month picture, see our Los Sueños fishing guide and the fishing calendar.
Keep exploring
More about fishing Los Sueños.
Book a boatLos Sueños fishing chartersOur Los Sueños fleet, from 36 ft sportfishers to 52 ft yachts.See the boats →
Seasons & speciesLos Sueños fishing guideWhat’s biting when, offshore runs and FAD trips.Read the guide →
The destinationPlaya Herradura fishingThe bay, the marina and the fishing around Herradura.About Herradura →
Los Sueños guest questions
Quick answers.
Tell us where you’re staying and your dates.
How far is Los Sueños Marina from the Marriott and the villas?
The marina is inside the Los Sueños resort, a short walk or ride from the Marriott and the resort villas and condos.
I’m staying in Jacó or Playa Herradura. Can I still fish from Los Sueños?
Yes. Playa Herradura is five minutes north of Jacó, so the marina is a short drive away.
What time do fishing charters leave Los Sueños?
Full-day trips usually leave around 7 a.m. Half-day trips run in the morning or afternoon. We’ll confirm the time when you book.
How long is the run to the fishing grounds?
About 30 to 40 minutes to blue water offshore. Inshore spots around Herradura are only minutes from the marina.
Is a half-day trip good for families?
Yes. An inshore half day on a center console is a great choice with kids: short runs and steady action from roosterfish, snapper and jacks.
How much does a Los Sueños fishing charter cost?
It depends on the boat, the trip length and your dates. Ask us for a quote.
Plan your charter
Book your fishing day
at Los Sueños.
Tell us where you’re staying, your dates, number of anglers and whether you’d like inshore, offshore or an overnight trip.
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