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José Miranda
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José Miranda

Puerto Jiménez, Costa Rica
10+ reviews
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.

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    Puerto Jiménez
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    US $600
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    PEZ KOI

    Puerto Jiménez
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    US $600

Rating

4.9
22 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

All reviews (22)

Showing 1 – 5 of 22 reviews
  • 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 • 1 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
  • Andrew Hemmerle
    Andrew Hemmerle
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    First Tuna Trip

    8 Hour Trip (Full Day) • 4 adults

    we had a great time with captain Jose. great snacks, drinks, and communication. he even jumped in to help us fight a 100 lb tuna!

    Reported catch:
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Response from Captain

    Thank you very much friend, it was a pleasure to share with you a day full of joy

  • Brandon Brockwell
    Brandon Brockwell
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Experience

    6 Hour Trip (Half Day) • 3 adults

    Jose and his mate worked there tale off to find the fish and they did. Would definitely book them again and recommend anyone coming to Puerto Jimenez to book this duo.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you very much my friend Brandon it was a fun day I appreciate that you trusted us to do the tour I hope to see you again happy new year to you and your family

  • Jeff Campbell
    Jeff Campbell
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with José

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults
  • Balazs Csanyi
    Balazs Csanyi
    hu
    Hungary
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    June fishing trip

    6 Hour Trip (Half Day) • 4 adults • 2 children

Real catches shared by our community

  • PEZ KOI
    PEZ KOIPuerto Jiménez, PU
    Young angler proudly holding a large fish while sitting in a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Rainbow Runner
    Andrew K.
    Andrew K.
    Our trip with Jose was fantastic! The fishing was awesome and everything was really easy. we definitely would hire him again!
  • PEZ KOI
    PEZ KOIPuerto Jiménez, PU
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Marlin while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Stephen P.
    Stephen P.
    We did a full day trip offshore, and through the persistence of captain Jose and crew, both my brother and I boated very nice pacific sailfish. The captain extended our 8 hour trip to 10 hours to get the job done. Thank-you Jose!
  • Pez Koi
    Pez KoiPuerto Jiménez, PU
    Angler proudly displaying a large Yellowfin Tuna aboard a fishing boat under clear blue skies.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Bill S.
    Bill S.
    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!
  • PEZ KOI
    PEZ KOIPuerto Jiménez, PU
    Angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a boat in a tropical setting.
    Angela E.
    Angela E.
    We had a great day with Cpt Jose and his mate! Caught roosters, Spanish mackerel, grouper, and barracuda! We all had a blast!
  • PEZ KOI
    PEZ KOIPuerto Jiménez, PU
    A young angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Brandon B.
    Brandon B.
    Jose and his mate worked there tale off to find the fish and they did. Would definitely book them again and recommend anyone coming to Puerto Jimenez to book this duo.
  • Pez Koi
    Pez KoiPuerto Jiménez, PU
    A young angler proudly displaying a Snapper while fishing on a boat, surrounded by fellow anglers.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Miguel M.
    Miguel M.
    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!
  • PEZ KOI
    PEZ KOIPuerto Jiménez, PU
    A young angler proudly displaying a vibrant Snapper caught during a fishing trip on the open water.
    Fish 1
    Cubera Snapper
    Dave L.
    Dave L.
  • Pez Koi
    Pez KoiPuerto Jiménez, PU
    Two anglers enjoying a meal on a fishing boat, showcasing camaraderie and relaxation on the water.
    Kasey and her husband are happy enjoying a delicious suchimi, carpacho, with the yellowfin tuna that her husband caught, and she was very happy because she had a large and beautiful roosterfish caught as a catch.
  • Pez Koi
    Pez KoiPuerto Jiménez, PU
    Angler proudly displaying a large Yellowfin Tuna while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    My friend was very happy because it was his first yellowfin tuna, a large tuna with a lot of strength, but we managed to get it out.
  • PEZ KOI
    PEZ KOIPuerto Jiménez, PU
    A fisherman reeling in a long, sleek Barracuda on a boat, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Michael M.
    Michael M.
    Very enjoyable and successful day with Jose on Pez Koi. After catching our bait, which was fun in itself, we headed out and caught mackerel, snapper and blue jack. Coming back into the Golfito Bay, we caught a couple trophy fish including a rather large needlefish and a rooster fish. Jose was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He cleaned our snapper which made an excellent dinner. Highly recommended.

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Fishing reports

Angler proudly displaying a large Yellowfin Tuna while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.

All day fishing

Apr 5, 2025 • Puerto Jiménez
My friend was very happy because it was his first yellowfin tuna, a large tuna with a lot of strength, but we managed to get it out.
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Two anglers enjoying a meal on a fishing boat, showcasing camaraderie and relaxation on the water.

A full day of fishing

Apr 5, 2025 • Puerto Jiménez
Kasey and her husband are happy enjoying a delicious suchimi, carpacho, with the yellowfin tuna that her husband caught, and she was very happy because she had a large and beautiful roosterfish caught as a catch.
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Two anglers proudly displaying a Barracuda caught during a deep-sea fishing trip.

My frieds Ryan

Dec 31, 2024 • Puerto Jiménez
Ryan and his family are visiting us from Canada. We offered our fishing services and they were delighted, we caught a barracuda, a pompano among other catches. Thank you very much Ryan for the trust in allowing us to offer our services. KOI FISH TOUR WE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU
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A proud angler holding a large fish while fishing on a boat, with a young boy actively fishing in the background.

John happy happy

Dec 7, 2019 • Puerto Jiménez
Nuestro amigo Jon nos brindó la confianza de darle un tour de pesca. Obtuvo un pampano y varias capturas más. Quedó muy contento y su alegría es la de nosotros. No hay mejor satisfacción de saber que hicimos un buen trabajo. Tour pez koi estamos para servirles.
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