Pez Koi 

4.8/5 (7 reviews)
  Muelle de Puerto Jiménez CostaRica, Puerto Jiménez, PU 60702, Costa Rica

Pez Koi 

Puerto Jiménez, PU, Costa Rica
24 ft
4
4.8/5 (7 reviews)

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COVID-19 update: The Pez Koi crew has instituted safety measures on board all their trips so you can enjoy your day of fishing to the fullest.

Pez Koi is inviting all anglers planning on visiting the beautiful Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica to join them for a fishing experience they'll remember for a long time. Captain José Miranda strives to provide top-notch service to all his clients and allow them to experience local fishing and local nature to the fullest. You'll be able to fish for local favorites, watch dolphins, and snorkel in the crystal clear water, all at an affordable price!

The boat you'll be fishing from is a 23' Eduduño saltwater fishing boat, powered by a 100 HP Yamaha outboard. Restored as recently as 2019, the boat features top-notch electronics for navigation, communication, and fish-finding, as well as all the necessary safety equipment. On board, you'll also be provided with a cooler and ice for your drinks and snacks, giving you all you'd need for a fun and productive day on the water.

The trips may take you up to 20 miles offshore, depending on the season, weather, and targeted species. You'll be equipped with world-class Penn and Shimano equipment so that you have the best shot at landing your target when the opportunity presents itself. There is no minimum age for kids coming aboard. Kids all ages are welcome and 4 life jackets for kids are provided.

The species you're targeting may require you to fish with live bait. If that's the case, the captain will stock up on live bait ahead of the trip and have it ready for you. Live bait is provided at no extra charge. Spearfishing and snorkeling equipment is also available at no additional cost although this has to be arranged in advance with the captain.

The only things you should pack are food, drinks, sunscreen, and sunglasses, and you'll be ready for your fishing adventure with Pez Koi! Welcome aboard!

COVID-19 update: The Pez Koi crew has instituted safety measures on board all their trips so you can enjoy your day of fishing to the fullest.

Pez Koi is inviting all anglers planning on visiting the beautiful Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica to join them for a fishing experience they'll remember for a long time. Captain José Miranda strives to provide top-notch service to all his clients and allow them to experience local fishing and local nature to the fullest. You'll be able to fish for local favorites, watch dolphins, and snorkel in the crystal clear water, all at an affordable price!

The boat you'll be fishing from is a 23' Eduduño saltwater fishing boat, powered by a 100 HP Yamaha outboard. Restored as recently as 2019, the boat features top-notch electronics for navigation, communication, and fish-finding, as well as all the necessary safety equipment. On board, you'll also be provided with a cooler and ice for your drinks and snacks, giving you all you'd need for a fun and productive day on the water.

The trips may take you up to 20 miles offshore, depending on the season, weather, and targeted species. You'll be equipped with world-class Penn and Shimano equipment so that you have the best shot at landing your target when the opportunity presents itself. There is no minimum age for kids coming aboard. Kids all ages are welcome and 4 life jackets for kids are provided.

The species you're targeting may require you to fish with live bait. If that's the case, the captain will stock up on live bait ahead of the trip and have it ready for you. Live bait is provided at no extra charge. Spearfishing and snorkeling equipment is also available at no additional cost although this has to be arranged in advance with the captain.

The only things you should pack are food, drinks, sunscreen, and sunglasses, and you'll be ready for your fishing adventure with Pez Koi! Welcome aboard!

José Miranda
Captain
José Miranda
16 years of experience
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Roosterfish
Trevally (Giant)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
+2
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
9 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Roosterfish
+5
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.8
7 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

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All reviews (7)

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Bill Seaman
Bill Seaman
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2020
6 trips
4.7
Verified
A phenomenal day on the water!
8 Hour Trip on March 25, 20261 adult

Don't let the small boat fool you. Captain Jose and Pez Koi landed BIG fish. I had requested we target Yellowfin Tuna and Captain Jose embraced my request and said 'Let's go get you some Yellowfin Tuna'. Sure enough Jose found a 1/4 mile wide bait ball and an ongoing feeding frenzy. Hundreds of Spinner Dolphins, diving birds and lots of Yellowfin Tuna made for a chaotic scene. All we had to do was put out a live Blue Runner and wait for a Tuna to hit it like a freight train! In short order we landed four beautiful Yellowfin, ranging from 45-70 lbs each. My arms were limp noodles by the end of the day! Not having a fighting chair on Pez Koi made it even more challenging. I was solo on this trip and needed a break between fish so Jose prepared some fresh Tuna Ceviche while I was recovering. What a fabulous day!

Reported catch:
Yellowfin Tuna
Miguel Morales
Miguel Morales
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Top 3 experience while in Costa Rica!
Half Day Trip on October 2, 20252 adults1 child

Our fishing trip with Pez Koi made the top 3 experiences while on our 2-week visit to Costa Rica for all 3 of us - my husband, 7 year old son, Anthony, & myself. Our guides were incredible & took us to so many great spots to fish! We caught a really nice variety of fishing, even a turtle that we let go. In addition to the fish, we saw humpback whales & lots of birds.The boat was comfortable & the snacks were delicious & fresh! They even let Anthony "drive" the boat back to the pier. Thank you, Pez Koi, for all the incredible memories!

Reported catch:
Roosterfish
Great Barracuda
Cubera Snapper
José Miranda
Response from Captain

We're glad you enjoyed the trip and for the great review you left us. We're very happy that we met your expectations for the trip.

Fred Nichols
Fred Nichols
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
4.0
Verified
It was a good trip
Half Day Trip on May 19, 20263 adults

Captain worked hard to find fish. A few good hits and a few fish on board. Overall a good day on the water. Jose good captain.

Ryan Saleski
Ryan Saleski
ca
Esterhazy, SK, Canada
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
You can tell Jose loves fishing and wants you to catch!
Half Day Trip on December 30, 20243 adults1 child

Jose and his son Andy have great energy and were an absolute pleasure to be on the water with. You can tell he loves to fish and wants you to catch. His boat is very clean and well kept and has everything needed. Since I had the wife and kids with me, we only went for half day with our main goal to catch fish for some meals which we were successful at. We tried a bit for rooster since I had never gone for one and had a hit but didn't get it. The kids were thrilled to see the dolphins and turtles which Jose recognized right away and circled around so they swam along beside the boat. We didn't catch big numbers but did catch barracuda, pompano, jack, mahi-mahi, and a small Spanish mackerel that we cut up for bait. It's crazy how many bites you get and bait you go through figuring out the right technique to hook up😁 I brought a heavy ice fishing rod out for the kids to use to help catch bait at the start of the day and they loved it. I made sushi with the mahi-mahi which was delicious! I will for sure be booking Jose for more days on the water the next time I'm down in Puerto Jimenez!

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Wayne Richards
Wayne Richards
us
California, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip
Half Day Trip on April 3, 20242 adults

He put me on exactly what I asked for. Awesome trip! Many fish!

FAQs about Pez Koi

Pez Koi offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 8 Hour Trip (9 hours)
When you book a trip with Pez Koi, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Tuna tubes
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Pez Koi include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Cleaning of the catch is included in the tour. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Filleting and cleaning of the fish is included in the price of the tour. )
  • Snacks (Fried foods are included in the tour prices, we bring a variety of snacks)
  • Drinks (Soft drinks and water are included as well as fruits and fried foods)
  • First mate (The tip is received as long as the customer likes to offer a tip, for our service... If you are pleased with our service and want to tip us, you will be welcome. )
Pez Koi offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (15 miles to 20 miles from shore )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Pez Koi offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Pez Koi include:
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Pompano
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Shad
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

José Miranda
José Miranda
José Miranda

Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

4 Fishing Reports
21 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2019

Jose has over 15 years of experience fishing the local waters. Two years ago he decided to turn his hobby into a profession and start guiding trips and showing guests how beautiful and rewarding of an experience the local fishing grounds can provide. Jose speaks very basic English, but when he has English-speaking customers he hires a guide that speaks English fluently. The favorite part of his job is seeing customers get the fish they've been targeting for a long time.

4 Fishing Reports
21 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2019

Jose has over 15 years of experience fishing the local waters. Two years ago he decided to turn his hobby into a profession and start guiding trips and showing guests how beautiful and rewarding of an experience the local fishing grounds can provide. Jose speaks very basic English, but when he has English-speaking customers he hires a guide that speaks English fluently. The favorite part of his job is seeing customers get the fish they've been targeting for a long time.

The fish you can target

Pacific Barracuda
Pacific Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Pompano
Pompano
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Shad
Shad
Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Pacific Barracuda
Pacific Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Pompano
Pompano
Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Sailfish
Sailfish

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2000
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Eduardoño
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
15 miles to 20 miles from shore
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Tuna tubes
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Cleaning of the catch is included in the tour.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Filleting and cleaning of the fish is included in the price of the tour.
Snacks
Fried foods are included in the tour prices, we bring a variety of snacks
Drinks
Soft drinks and water are included as well as fruits and fried foods
First mate
The tip is received as long as the customer likes to offer a tip, for our service... If you are pleased with our service and want to tip us, you will be welcome.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
There is no age limit for children. Any child of any age can attend the tour as long as their parent or legal guardian agrees. For us it is a pleasure to see children doing this sport as beautiful as fishing.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

What’s biting in Puerto Jiménez right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
RoosterfishRoosterfish
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Cubera)Snapper (Cubera)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)

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