Captain Miguel was fantastic. We chaffed off a 80 plus pound tarpon after he ran under some docks and around multiple pilings and dumping half the spool on his initial run. Getting on and off the boat passing the ride under docks and around pilings, we made maximum effort but that tarpon was too smart for us. He lept out of the water and a couple minutes later he was gone A few barracuda and some Cerro mackerel topped off the list.  Miguel showed us around some of the back water so I got a good idea of where everything was. I had just moved here so I wanted to get a feel for the inshore fishing grounds. As an experienced angler he let me do my thing while my guest was helped as needed and was very patient with his instruction and him.  My guest now says that he wants to fish every week. He loved it. I can’t speak for the other captains at this service but Miguel was fantastic.

Had an awesome day fishing with Captain Luis.  He was kind, knowledgeable and put us right on the tarpon.  Taught us the proper technique to approach the tarpon in the lagoon waters.  Boat was clean and ready, with ample shade.  I believe it was about a 22’ center console with a 200 hp outboard.  Did not have to go far from the marina to get the fish.  Be mindful that if you enter the address the website gives you, it takes you to the wrong marina.  Best to just google maps “backwater fishing” and it will take you to the right spot.  Great day!

The trip was fantastic. Beautiful lagoons and plenty of wildlife. Miguel was very motivated to get us on the fish and was alot of fun to be around all day. He really has a passion for catching fish. Put me on a couple tarpon towards the end of the trip that were just to smart and quick for me to land but still lots of fun just feeling the power of those big fish! Would recommend the experience for anyone from novice to pro. Absolutely a great time. Thank you Miguel and Backwater Tarpon charter fishing!

Luis was great and put us on Tarpon right away! He is very knowledgeable about the water and fly fishing. He helped me improve my casting and I caught an estimated 45 pound tarpon on a 10 weight fly rod, my best catch ever, fly fishing! I would highly recommend Backwater Fly Fishing and Captain Luis!

Had a great time fishing today! We caught fish and had action at every stop. I was impressed with the effort and attention to detail the captain provided me. He was very knowledgeable of the fishery. He made it feel like I was fishing with a good friend. By the end of the day I had an inshore grand slam💪🏻 ( tarpon, snook, and snapper) I would highly recommend this captain, great time.