3 Fishing Trips in Puerto Rico, Compared

1.Light Tackle Tarpon & Snook Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews Our pick

Chase 20 to 150-pound tarpon in San Juan’s mangrove lagoons on a private four-hour charter with gear, bait, and expert guidance.

“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

Review of San Juan’s private deep-sea fishing charter aboard a 48-foot Hatteras yacht, with seasonal game fish, crew, costs, and practical tips.

“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

Battle tarpon and snook in San Juan’s lagoons on a private four-hour charter with local captains, gear, licenses, water, and refreshments.

“Captain Milan was amazing. We were catching fish with in minutes. He is very experienced and safe. This trip was simply put, worth every penny. All the fish we caught and lost was just icing on the cake.”

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