Jacó · Sportfishing
Jaco Tour Sportfishing
Fishing charters and boat trips from Jacó
Jaco Tour Sportfishing is a Jacó-based charter office that books a fleet of more than 20 fishing boats, from 28-foot center consoles to 50-foot sportfishers, for inshore and offshore trips out of Jacó, Herradura Bay and Marina Los Sueños. It also arranges sunset cruises, snorkeling and island days, so it suits anglers and non-anglers staying on the Central Pacific.
What they offer
Jaco Tour Sportfishing is a charter and tour office in Jacó, the surf and party town on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast. When this page first went up, the company was better known locally for helping visitors with all kinds of tours, including island days out of Jacó. Today its name says where the focus is: sportfishing, backed by a big list of captained boats, with ocean tours on the side.
The fishing trips:
- Half-day inshore, for roosterfish, snapper and other inshore species close to the coast
- Three-quarter-day offshore, a longer run to blue water
- Full-day offshore, for sailfish and other offshore species
- Private charters, built around your group
- Marina Los Sueños and Herradura trips, leaving from the big marina just north of Jacó
The non-fishing side covers sunset cruises, snorkeling, private boat tours, island excursions and wildlife watching.
The boats
The fleet page lists 23 boats. At the small end are 28- to 30-foot center consoles and express boats, which suit 4 or 5 anglers fishing inshore. In the middle are 33- to 38-foot sportfishers, including Carolina-style and Hatteras boats. At the top end are 41- to 50-foot custom sportfishers and a Viking, built for long offshore days with up to 8 guests. Because the boats are run by different captains, ask about the specific boat, its crew and what's included when you book.
Where you leave from
The office is in Plaza Coral in Jacó. Depending on the boat, trips leave from Jacó itself, from Herradura Bay or from Marina Los Sueños, about 15 minutes north of town. Jacó is roughly a 1.5-hour drive from San José's airport, which makes it one of the easiest places in the country for a quick fishing day.
Who it suits
- Anglers who want to compare boats and book through one local office
- Mixed groups where some people fish and others would rather snorkel or take a sunset cruise
- Visitors staying in Jacó or Herradura who don't want to deal with the marina directly
- First-timers who'd like an inshore half day before committing to offshore
Good to know before you book
- Billfish in Costa Rica are released, so treat sailfish and marlin as catch-and-release.
- Ask whether your Costa Rican fishing license is arranged or needs buying separately.
- The Central Pacific fishes well for much of the year; ask the office what's biting when you plan your dates.
- Rates depend on the boat, trip length and departure point, so request a quote.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Jaco Tour Sportfishing located?
In Plaza Coral, Jacó, on the Central Pacific coast.
Where do the boats leave from?
From Jacó, Herradura Bay or Marina Los Sueños, depending on the boat.
How big are the boats?
The fleet ranges from 28-foot center consoles to 50-foot custom sportfishers.
Do they offer anything besides fishing?
Yes. Sunset cruises, snorkeling, private boat tours, island excursions and wildlife watching.
Can beginners book a fishing trip?
Yes. A half-day inshore trip is a good place to start.
