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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

On this half-day trophy hunt, you'll fish the inshore and nearshore water of Herradura Bay, looking for iconic species such as Roosterfish, as well as Groupers, Snappers, Kingfish, Jacks, and plenty more! This trip is perfect for vacationers and anglers who love to catch fish, but aren't interested in an all-day trip. When it comes to amenities, Captain Gabriels spares no expense. In addition to top-quality Penn fishing gear, your trip includes fishing licenses, snacks,...

About Your Trip

On this half-day trophy hunt, you'll fish the inshore and nearshore water of Herradura Bay, looking for iconic species such as Roosterfish, as well as Groupers, Snappers, Kingfish, Jacks, and plenty more! This trip is perfect for vacationers and anglers who love to catch fish, but aren't interested in an all-day trip.

When it comes to amenities, Captain Gabriels spares no expense. In addition to top-quality Penn fishing gear, your trip includes fishing licenses, snacks, drinks, and fish cleaning. If you reel in the catch of a lifetime, Captain Gabriels can even arrange for your fish to be mounted by Gray Taxidermy, the best in the biz.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	5 Hours
1 Person	$675.00
2 People	$675.00
3 People	$675.00
4 People	$675.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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You're in good hands

Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know where to put you on fish.

About Your Guide

Gabriels G.

Independent Guide 23 years of exp.

Captain Gabriel with his Charters has been trophy hunting in these since his grandfather taught him as a kid. His favorite species to target are sailfish, yellowfin tuna, and marlin. Captain Gabriel is a master diver and is first-aid certified. The first mate, Douglas, also has his captain's certification and is a top-class sport fisherman. The captain and first mate are proud of their outstanding reputation, and they're excited to share their knowledge and passion...

About Your Guide

Gabriels G.

Independent Guide 23 years of exp.

Captain Gabriel with his Charters has been trophy hunting in these since his grandfather taught him as a kid. His favorite species to target are sailfish, yellowfin tuna, and marlin.

Captain Gabriel is a master diver and is first-aid certified. The first mate, Douglas, also has his captain's certification and is a top-class sport fisherman.

The captain and first mate are proud of their outstanding reputation, and they're excited to share their knowledge and passion for fishing with their customers. These are the guys you want at the helm when chasing that hook-up of a lifetime.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Playa Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Herradura Half Day Inshore

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Length: 27'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 460

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Length: 27'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 460
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: HD radar, premium sound system with bluetooth connectivity, private head (bathroom), outriggers, downriggers, dredge teasers, GoPro camera, tuna tubes.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Dramamine. Rod, reels, bait, snacks, beverages, fishing license included.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable except for weather-related cancellations. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

3.5

based on 2 reviews

Robert

Verified Review

November 6

Great captain good time..I would use him again..

Robert

Verified Review

November 6

Great captain good time..I would use him again..

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Trip: Half Day Offshore

Xolani

Verified Review

March 25

Should have been much better. The trip was scheduled for 8a-1p. We got started about 830a. We caught the first and only fish about 2 hours in. We trolled for another hour; no fish. We dropped our lines for about 30 minutes, then one of the two engines stopped running. The fishing ended there. We got back to shore about 3p after a slow ride back. Capt Adv arranged for a $200 discount to accommodate...

Xolani

Verified Review

March 25

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Trip: Half Day Offshore

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hi Xolani, I'm so sorry that this trip was a let down. I know that a refund doesn't make up for losing out on a day of fishing, but I hope you will consider trying again in the future. Give us a ring and we would be happy to extend a discount on a future trip.

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Captain Experiences is home to 1,600+ quality, vetted fishing and hunting guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.