Light Tackle Tarpon & Snook Fishing Charter, San Juan: World’s Best Tarpon Fishing Destination

Experience world-class tarpon fishing in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Join Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR for an unforgettable day of light tackle angling and explore the beautiful mangroves while targeting tarpon, snook, and jacks.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cooperativa de Pescadores Ramp. - San Juan, PR is home to some of the best tarpon fishing in the world. Light tackle and fly fishing enthusiasts journey from all over the world to fish the brackish waters of Laguna San Jose and Laguna Torrecilla for tarpon, jacks, and snook. This vast lagoon is perfectly suited for marine life, providing infinite sources of bait all year round for the resident fish. Targeting the Silver King will be your main priority, but there are other fish around as well. The local Tarpon population can range anywhere from 20 lbs all the way up to 150 lbs.

Captain Clery will provide you with all the necessary rods, reels, and terminal tackle you’ll need for a fun time on the water. All you need to bring is a pair of polarized sunglasses, some sunscreen, and a go-getter attitude. Once you’ve danced with the Silver King, you’ll be hooked for life.

Gorgeous and seemingly endless red mangroves span the horizon right on the middle of the hotel district. The marina is just a mere three to five mile run from Isla Verde, Condado and old San Juan.

What's Included
  • Complimentary carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

San Juan, PR is home to some of the best tarpon fishing in the world. Light tackle and fly fishing enthusiasts journey to San Juan, PR from all over the world to fish the brackish waters of Laguna San Jose & Laguna Torrecilla for tarpon, jacks, and snook. Gorgeous and seemingly endless red mangroves span the horizon right on the middle of the hotel district, the marina (Cangrejos Yacht Club) is just a mere 3 to 5 mile run from isla verde, condado and old san juan. Making Backwater Tarpon Fishing Puerto Rico, one of the premier fishing charters in San Juan, Puerto Rico come and enjoy a perfect day of light tackle angling. Backwater fishing in Puerto Rico affords anglers the opportunity to explore endless mangroves of Puerto Rico while targeting several of the most coveted light tackle species. If you’re looking for a tarpon fishing charter in Puerto Rico who will put you on the fish, be sure to give Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR a call to learn more about availability and what’s biting!

Location
Cooperativa de Pescadores Ramp.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Robert_b
Aug 12, 2024
Capt Gabriel is the master - I went out with Captain Gabriel tarpon fishing. He dropped me right on top of the fish. Almost immediately, we caught several tarpon and lady fish. In the end, he managed to help me hook a massive tarpon. After a 45 minute fight, we nearly had it in the boat, when it sheared the hook and escaped! The catch and fight was exhilarating, even if we didn't quite bring it into the boat. Throughout the whole day, Capt. Gabriel was extremely friendly, fun loving, and knowledgable. Thank you so much, my friend, I will absolutely be back!
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Jj9ghhh8bb
Aug 10, 2024
Perfect - We had a great experience and landed 6 fish. We had about 15 to 20 bites Our instructor was ver knowledgeable and worked great with my boys.
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Jennifer_r
Jul 17, 2024
Awesome experience with Hiram - We were an hour late for a 2hr tour… we got lost and thought for sure that the tour would be canceled. However, after messaging the company about our delay, they insisted we come anyway, and that the captain is waiting for us. Sure enough, we arrived and Hiram was there patiently waiting . He was kind and respectful despite us being so late. He also took us for the complete 2hrs we signed up for. During the tour, we caught two tarpons which made my sons day! Hiram was very knowledgeable and also very patient in helping my son catch his first tarpon. I would absolutely book again! Note: For beginners, you have to be patient, this is not something where you catch a ton of fish, it’s a trip where you wait some time for a tug. We didn’t know that but it was worth the wait and we had great conversation in between.
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Jda10151015
Jun 18, 2024
Best Tarpon Trip with Miquel - We had a great trip with Miquel! He was a fantastic guide and we were able to catch 2 large Tarpon! Kids and adults loved trip!
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Leonardorm1913dl
Jun 16, 2024
Great experience! - Great experience! We got a chance to get a small tarpon and it was a lot of fun! Capt. Tommy was very knowledgeable of the area and he did everything possible to get “the big one”. During the last minutes of our tour, he took us for snook fishing and we had a lot of fun getting some little ones!!! My son and I were very happy with our trip. 😊👍
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Cynthia_m
Jun 14, 2024
Awesome fishing experience! - Took my two grandboys ages 14 and 19 on this trip. Each brought in tarpon, both caught a 50+ pounder that got away (one after a 40 minute fight!), plus numerous "hits". Captain Tommy was an outstanding guide and teacher. A good time was had by all!
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Christopherbq2391hg
Jun 6, 2024
Great fishing in Puerto Rico! - Would definitely recommend. Captain was great and we caught several fish. 10/10 experience. Captain was very knowledgeable, knew exactly where to go and gave lots of insight on local fishing and local place to go and eat, very friendly.
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Benjamin_g
May 24, 2024
Great guide. Very... - Great guide. Very knowledgeable. Definitely put me on fish. If you want to throw flys at groups of tarpon, this is the spot and the company to go with.
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W400wmaaronl
May 3, 2024
Ask for Miguel, great guide! - Excellent day with Captain Miguel. Personable guide, hooked into several Tarpon, had a great time. The addiction is real, we will be back.
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E1184xxjeffreyn
Apr 27, 2024
Sick Tarpon on the Fly - This is a super fun trip and the fishery is insanely good for tarpon on the fly. I went out with Tommy and he’s a great guide—super knowledgeable, easy going, and puts you on fish. We landed a mega and the photo says it all. Will 100 percent book again.
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