Captain
Jairo Koolman

Member since March 2024 Oranjestad, Aruba
Background
With over 21 years of experience, Capt. Jairo ensures every angler enjoys a successful and safe trip with Let's Go Sportfishing Aruba. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as trolling, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Techniques
Trolling, livebaiting

Hey, I'm Captain Jairo Koolman

Oranjestad, Aruba
Background
With over 21 years of experience, Capt. Jairo ensures every angler enjoys a successful and safe trip with Let's Go Sportfishing Aruba. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as trolling, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Techniques
Trolling, livebaiting
Anglers Choice
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Our Team
Nomar K.
First mate
Gedion D.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(171 reviews)
Angler's choice
Oranjestad
 Last booking: 11 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 171 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (324)
Hardest working boat on the island
if dont book these guys its your loss
1st Time in Aruba
+321
Angler rating
165
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Dale L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on February 12, 2026
Iโ€™ve been on a few ocean fishing trips and this was by far the best. We were fortunate to catch some barracuda and a big...
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Jody B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 Hour AM Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on January 22, 2026
Captain Jairo and first mate Nomar were great and very friendly. Nomar explained everything well and answered questions. We...
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Kendra P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jairo

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on September 26, 2025
We had an amazing experience with Letโ€™s Go Fishing Charter! Everything we needed was included, making the trip stress-free...
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Steve L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Family Fishing Charter - Couldn't Have Asked for Better!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on September 22, 2025
Our family of 4 fishers from Long Island, just had the most incredible fishing experience with the โ€œLetโ€™s Goโ€ charter...
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Brandie J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highlight of our trip with Jairo and crew!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on January 7, 2026
This was our second booking with Jairo and crew. This was hands-down the highlight of our trip. The captain was incredibly...
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