Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
4.8/5 (507 reviews)
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Calle Clemente, San Juan, 00772, Puerto Rico–
Calle Clemente
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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If you’ve heard of heard about Tarpon fishing and would like to know what all the fuss is about, then look no further than Backwater Tarpon Fishing Charters. Operated by Captain Clery, they are your resident experts when it comes to tackling the Silver King in his own backyard.
You’ll be fishing on a 24’ Ranger bay boat that is powered by a single 300 HP Suzuki engine. This vessel is perfect for Tarpon fishing as the flat deck gives you enough freedom to walk effortlessly around the boat while minimizing the risk of falling and/or getting the line tangled.
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.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (523)
+520Angler rating
444
43
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Appropriate for children
92%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
85%
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Caress Ushry
The captain canceled
November 13, 2025
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Patrick Wilson
5.0
Verified
Great trip for our family of 6
Early LURES & Swimbaits Trip on August 4, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 children
Our boys (14 & 10) wanted to doing a fishing trip on our family vacation to PR. We debated between deep sea and backwater tarpon. Ultimately, we chose backwater because of the calmer waters of the lagunas and (hopefully) a solid fight with a good size tarpon. We booked an early AM 5:45 start, so we could be among the first on the water. While things started off slowly, we eventually hooked 3 tarpon, landing 2 of them, along with a snook and a barracuda. All 4 of our kids got in on the action (ages 16 down to 10). We even had a chance to feed Pepe the Pelican off the back of the boat. Our guide, Miguel, clearly knew his stuff, finding us a variety of spots and methods to get some bites. He was engaging with the kids, sharing stories of fishing excursions across PR. He also had a lot of great recos for restaurants and activities to get into while we were in San Juan for the day. All in - a fantastic trip. Well worth the early morning departure and trek across to San Juan.
Reported catch:
0
Raymond Flores
5.0
Verified
2 Hour Tarpon Charter
2 hours Low Season Deal (copy) on July 5, 2025 • 4 adults
Captain Gabi was awesome. Tarpon fishing is different then our past charters because essentially your putting out 5 rods with bait and waiting for the magic to happen. If a tarpon catches you have a 45 minute fight ahead of you. But if you don't catch anything then it's a lot of sitting around and talking in a beautiful setting. My advice is ask if rods can be dedicated to tarpon fishing and a couple for catching smaller things like barracuda or snappers. That's what we ended up doing and it was best that way. If you are from out of town Pinones can seem intimidating but highly recommend eating at their food stalls and exploring the area.
Reported catch:
0
Scott Mitchell
5.0
Verified
If You Want to Catch Fish!
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 20, 2025 • 4 adults
Abe was a fantastic captain. Although I grew up on the Texas coast and have fished all my life, this was my first tarpon trip. It was fast in the morning and we had a couple monsters spit the hook after a few seconds but the action abruptly ceased. Abe moved us several times and refused to give up. 20 minutes after he should have headed back to the dock I finally got a hit and boated a great tarpon after an exciting fight. Thanks Abe for going above and beyond to get me that amazing fish and fantastic experience.
Reported catch:
1
Michael Lowney
5.0
Verified
New
Capt. Abi is the man!!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on December 8, 2025 • 6 adults
Captian Abi was amazing! He had us catching fish as soon as we got out! He showed us his trick called the 'RT' soon as he tapped the pole a fish was on. Straight magic! 4 hour trip caught 2 tarpon 2 snapper and 2 barracudas. we have gone on other charters and this one topped it for sure!! already planning next years trip!
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2 hours Low Season Deal (copy)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
US $289
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2 hours Low Season Deal (cop (copy)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
US $289
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2hrs early morning special deal
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
US $295
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2 hours Low Season Deal
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $295
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2 hours Low Season Deal (copy)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
US $295
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2 hours Low Season Deal (cop (copy)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
US $295
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Fly Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
US $405
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Afternoon Fall special deal 4hrs
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Nov 15
US $385
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Early LURES & Swimbaits Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:45 AM
US $390
Entire boat: up to 6 people
EASTER SPECIAL Tarpon Fishing PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Apr 30
US $395
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Fly fishing afternoon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
US $430
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4hrs Night Tarpon Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 PM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $395
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $399
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
US $399
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Summer Afternoon Special Deal 4hrs
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Jun 30
US $399
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
US $530
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
US $530
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6hrs Fly Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:15 AM
US $529
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6hrs Fly Fishing Trip (copy)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
US $535
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (523)
+520Angler rating
444
43
6
9
2
Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Appropriate for children
92%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
85%
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Caress Ushry
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on November 13, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
0
Patrick Wilson
5.0
Verified
Great trip for our family of 6
Early LURES & Swimbaits Trip on August 4, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 children
Our boys (14 & 10) wanted to doing a fishing trip on our family vacation to PR. We debated between deep sea and backwater tarpon. Ultimately, we chose backwater because of the calmer waters of the lagunas and (hopefully) a solid fight with a good size tarpon. We booked an early AM 5:45 start, so we could be among the first on the water. While things started off slowly, we eventually hooked 3 tarpon, landing 2 of them, along with a snook and a barracuda. All 4 of our kids got in on the action (ages 16 down to 10). We even had a chance to feed Pepe the Pelican off the back of the boat. Our guide, Miguel, clearly knew his stuff, finding us a variety of spots and methods to get some bites. He was engaging with the kids, sharing stories of fishing excursions across PR. He also had a lot of great recos for restaurants and activities to get into while we were in San Juan for the day. All in - a fantastic trip. Well worth the early morning departure and trek across to San Juan.
Reported catch:
0
Raymond Flores
5.0
Verified
2 Hour Tarpon Charter
2 hours Low Season Deal (copy) on July 5, 2025 • 4 adults
Captain Gabi was awesome. Tarpon fishing is different then our past charters because essentially your putting out 5 rods with bait and waiting for the magic to happen. If a tarpon catches you have a 45 minute fight ahead of you. But if you don't catch anything then it's a lot of sitting around and talking in a beautiful setting. My advice is ask if rods can be dedicated to tarpon fishing and a couple for catching smaller things like barracuda or snappers. That's what we ended up doing and it was best that way. If you are from out of town Pinones can seem intimidating but highly recommend eating at their food stalls and exploring the area.
Reported catch:
0
Scott Mitchell
5.0
Verified
If You Want to Catch Fish!
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 20, 2025 • 4 adults
Abe was a fantastic captain. Although I grew up on the Texas coast and have fished all my life, this was my first tarpon trip. It was fast in the morning and we had a couple monsters spit the hook after a few seconds but the action abruptly ceased. Abe moved us several times and refused to give up. 20 minutes after he should have headed back to the dock I finally got a hit and boated a great tarpon after an exciting fight. Thanks Abe for going above and beyond to get me that amazing fish and fantastic experience.
Reported catch:
1
Michael Lowney
5.0
Verified
New
Capt. Abi is the man!!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on December 8, 2025 • 6 adults
Captian Abi was amazing! He had us catching fish as soon as we got out! He showed us his trick called the 'RT' soon as he tapped the pole a fish was on. Straight magic! 4 hour trip caught 2 tarpon 2 snapper and 2 barracudas. we have gone on other charters and this one topped it for sure!! already planning next years trip!
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FAQs about Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Center console boatsCapacity
6 personsBoat length
24 ftYear built
2009Restored in
2024Boat manufacturer
RangerBoat type
Bay boatEngine model
SuzukiPowered by
1 x 250HPMax cruising speed
45 knots