5 hoursInshore or offshoreBack around noon
Half Day
US$1,200per boat · up to 4 anglers
A quick morning on the water, adapted to your goals and the day's conditions: inshore for roosterfish and snapper, or a run offshore.
Marina Los SueñosPlaya HerraduraCosta Rica
Los SueñosFishing Charters
Private half-day and full-day fishing charters from Marina Los Sueños in Playa Herradura, 15 minutes from Jacó. One group of 1 to 4 anglers on a 28-ft boat, with a bilingual captain and mate.
- Boat
- 28 ft Shamrock
- Departs
- 07:00 AM
- Anglers
- 1 – 4 · private
- From
- US$1,200 / boat
The Predator takes one group at a time, up to 4 anglers, with a captain and mate that guests mention by name in their reviews.
Half day or full day?
Prices are for the whole boat, not per person. Tackle, bait, drinks and snacks are always included. Full rates
9 hoursOffshore or inshoreBack around 4:00 PM
Full Day
US$1,400per boat · up to 4 anglers
The most time on the water: offshore for sailfish, marlin, mahi-mahi and tuna, or inshore if you prefer, with time to work the bite. Lunch included.
Staying in Jacó? The marina is about 15 minutes away and you board right at the dock. Fishing from Jacó →
What you can catch
Off Los Sueños: sailfish, marlin, tuna and mahi-mahi offshore; roosterfish, snapper and jacks closer to the coast. What bites depends on the season and the day. Fishing calendar
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
Offshore
Blue marlin
Makaira nigricans
Offshore
Roosterfish
Nematistius pectoralis
Inshore
Mahi-mahi
Coryphaena hippurus
Offshore
Yellowfin tuna
Thunnus albacares
Offshore
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
Offshore
Red snapper
Lutjanus peru
Inshore
Amberjack
Seriola rivoliana
Inshore
Caught on the Predator
Photos from recent trips aboard the Predator.
Offshore
Sailfish
Inshore
Roosterfish
Offshore
Yellowfin tuna
Inshore
Red snapper
Inshore
Grouper
Meet the
Predator
A 28-ft Shamrock Express rigged for inshore and offshore fishing. Not a luxury yacht: a clean, quick fishing boat that keeps up to 4 anglers close to the action.
- Boat
- 28' Shamrock Express
- Engine
- Cummins 6BTA 5.9 diesel, 330 HP
- Speed
- 20 kn cruising · 26 top
- Anglers
- 1–4, private
- Crew
- Capt. Luis Hernández + mate Everth Orozco
- Languages
- English · Español
What our anglers say
“Stellar day with Capt. Luis and mate Eber! 5 large sails plus bonus grouper on the way in.”Good to know
All questions →How much does a fishing charter on the Predator cost?
The half day (5 hours) is US$1,200 and the full day (9 hours) is US$1,400. Prices are per boat, not per person, for up to 4 anglers.
How many people can fish?
Up to 4 anglers. The boat is always private: it's just your group, the captain and the mate.
What time do trips leave?
Both trips depart at 7:00 AM from Los Sueños Marina in Playa Herradura. The half day is back around noon and the full day around 4:00 PM.
What's included?
Rods, reels and tackle, live bait and lures, beer, water and soft drinks, snacks and fresh fruit, chicken or ham sandwiches, and cleaning and filleting of your catch. The full day also includes lunch on board. The fishing license (US$17 per person) is not included.
Is transportation included?
No. You meet the boat at Los Sueños Marina, about 15 minutes north of Jacó.
Do I need experience?
No. Several of our reviewers caught their first sailfish aboard the Predator, and the crew guides you through every step.
Ready when
you are
Tell us your date and group size and we'll confirm availability. We meet you at the dock in Playa Herradura, about 15 minutes north of Jacó.