Charter Operator
Chino's Sportfishing

Member since January 2018 Herradura, Costa Rica
Background
My name is Jose Agüero and I was born in Jaco Beach. My father had a panga and I started to work with him when I was 8 years old in artisanal fishing, then I worked as a bartender at Best Western Jaco Beach Hotel for a while and took some courses in fishing. I got married and we bought our first boat to work in sportfishing trips with tourism. Now I have more than 20 years of experience fishing on our coasts and also our son learned and he fishes with us. I work alongside a fellow captain, Jorge Luis Perez Villegas to provide you with amazing fishing adventures.
Techniques
I have learned different kinds of techniques of fishing and I always ask different friends and captains in the Marina about these and I always changing the ways depending of the season and depending of the kind of fish you have. I usually use deep sea fishing, bottom fishing, handline, heavy tackle, jigging, popping, spinning and trolling

Hey, we're Chino's Sportfishing

Herradura, Costa Rica
Background
My name is Jose Agüero and I was born in Jaco Beach. My father had a panga and I started to work with him when I was 8 years old in artisanal fishing, then I worked as a bartender at Best Western Jaco Beach Hotel for a while and took some courses in fishing. I got married and we bought our first boat to work in sportfishing trips with tourism. Now I have more than 20 years of experience fishing on our coasts and also our son learned and he fishes with us. I work alongside a fellow captain, Jorge Luis Perez Villegas to provide you with amazing fishing adventures.
Techniques
I have learned different kinds of techniques of fishing and I always ask different friends and captains in the Marina about these and I always changing the ways depending of the season and depending of the kind of fish you have. I usually use deep sea fishing, bottom fishing, handline, heavy tackle, jigging, popping, spinning and trolling
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(153 reviews)
Angler's choice
Herradura
 Last booking: 14 hours ago
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Trips from US $875

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 153 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (183)
Jose knows what he\u2019s doing
Alex and Jorge were fantastic!
Total pro
+180
Angler rating
135
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
88%
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Pete P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Busy Day catching fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 4, 2025
The boat was well equipped and comfortable. We were busy catching fish throughout the morning up to our return. Enjoyed Tuna...
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Kevin C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wonderful Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 27, 2025
Chino and Jose did a great job as our captains for this trip. we had a good fishing location to punch out too in the morning,...
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Christopher W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Jose knows what heโ€™s doing

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on March 4, 2026
We landed 10 yellow fin. And lost 5 . Great day. Just watching the spinner porpoise chasing is worth the price of admission!
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Mathew B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 21, 2025
My son and I had a great trip with Chino. Easy in and out - beautiful scenery. The boy caught two huge Sail Fish - also Tuna...
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Preston M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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February fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on February 4, 2026
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