3 Fishing Trips in Puerto Rico to Build a Day Around

1.Light Tackle Tarpon & Snook Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews Our pick

Fish San Juan’s Laguna San José and Laguna Torrecilla aboard a private boat for up to four people. Choose light tackle or fly fishing, use supplied rods, reels, bait, and terminal tackle, and work with captains such as Miguel, Fernando, Abi, Hiram, or Gabriel. Tarpon can range from 20 to 150 pounds, but patience matters.

“Had a great time with captain hiram. Very professional and helpful with tips as well as hands on. Very well spoken and definitely made this trip feel like home. He was determined we catched a fish today. He really knows what he’s doing, he guided me to reel this beautiful tarpon. I highly recommend backwater & to definitely book with them. if your looking to get the job done right”

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2.Deep Sea Fishing Private Boat Charter in San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 14 reviews

Join a captain and mate aboard The Legend, a 48-foot Hatteras cruiser departing San Juan Marina for four hours of private sport fishing. Your group of up to six fishes waters reaching 6,000 feet for seasonal blue marlin, dorado, wahoo, sailfish, tuna, and other game fish. Bait, tackle, fishing licenses, soda, and water are included.

“Out there the morning of June 15th; everything from the initial greeting to exiting the charter boat was amazing. Although I did get sick, the first ship mate- Franco, was attentive and great. The captain gave us a quick history lesson as we were Read more”

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3.Light Tackle Tarpon Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews

Meet Captain Milan or Javier at Cangrejos Yacht Club for a private four-hour trip through Torrecilla and San Jose Lagoons. Fish for tarpon and snook among mangroves, birds, and iguanas. The captain provides the boat, gear, licenses, safety equipment, ice, water, and refreshments for up to four passengers.

“The Tarpon jumped and fought. The captain gently maneuvered the boat away from the mangroves and other obstacles”

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