Sport Fishing Tours in Playa Hermosa: Marlin & Deep Sea

Dolphins show up regularly on the Papagayo Peninsula runs.

Sport fishing tour off Playa Hermosa for marlin, yellowtail tuna, mahi-mahi, rooster fish, mackerel, wahoo and other species, with a captain and sailor aboard a private boat. The tour runs 4 to 8 hours depending on conditions and what you want to pursue. Pickup from your hotel is included, along with bottled water and all fees. The guide speaks English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sport fishing and dolphin watching

• Fish for various deep sea species
• Observe dolphins at Papagayo Peninsula

The experience

You're on the water with a captain and sailor who have spent years fishing these waters. The boat is yours alone: no other anglers, no shared schedule. What you're after decides the length of the day: a shorter run focuses on nearshore species like rooster fish and mackerel, while the full 8 hours takes you into deeper water where marlin and yellowtail tuna bite. The Papagayo Peninsula, where dolphins often appear, marks the northern reach of the fishing grounds.

Private transportation picks you up from your hotel and brings you back when the day ends. You get bottled water throughout, and every fee and tax is already factored in. Nothing gets added at the dock. The captain and sailor handle the boat and the heavy work. You handle the rod. All the experience is theirs. The catch is yours to keep or release.

What’s included

• Private boat and crew.
• hotel pickup and return.
• bottled water.
• all fishing fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Green Country Costa Rica

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you can follow the captain's instructions and stories about the water comfortably in whichever language works for you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What fish can I actually catch off Playa Hermosa?

Marlin, yellowtail tuna, mahi-mahi, rooster fish, mackerel and wahoo are the main species the captain targets depending on the season and how far out you go.

How long does a sport fishing tour run?

Tours run between 4 and 8 hours. The length depends on where the fish are biting and which species you want to pursue.

Is the boat shared with other anglers?

No, the boat is private. It's just you, the captain and the sailor.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and return, bottled water, and all fees and taxes are included. You don't pay anything extra at the dock.