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One of our top picks in San Juan. Backwater Tarpon Fishing Charters specialize in TARPON FISHING using light tackle and fly fishing. Tarpon are one of the most sought-after game fish and the Backwater Lagoons are the best place to find them!
If you are looking to fish for tarpon? Don’t look further! Our location is the mecca for tarpon fishing in Puerto Rico. We recently moved from San Juan Bay to the Laguna Torrecilla/San Jose which got ranked one of the top 10 spots for tarpon fishing. Why? Our vast lagoon is perfect for marine life, providing infinite sources of bait all year round for our resident fish. Contrary from San Juan Bay which you would encounter average of 15-25lb tarpon, in the lagoons we encounter 60-90lb tarpon. So get your big boy pants on and come fishing with Backwater Tarpon PR!
Where?
5 minutes away from SJU airport and 10-12min from Condado/Old San Juan/Isla Verde. Our main battle grounds include the Laguna San Jose and the Laguna Torrecilla, known worldwide for their massive and vast amount of tarpon living on these areas!
Our Boat
You’ll be fishing on a 19 ft. long bay boat which can accommodate groups of up to 4 fishermen per trip. Flats boats are the perfect vessel for tarpon fishing as the flat deck gives you the freedom to walk effortless around the boat while minimizing the risk of falling and/or getting the line to touch the boat or getting tangled with the engine. The boat is outfitted with a conventional range of navigational technology and fish finding equipment, including GPS, Fishfinder and radio.
Included:
Fishing license and all the appropriate fishing tackle for your inshore trip is supplied by the Backwater team, complete with both artificial and live bait. Snacks and beverages (bottled water and soft drinks) are also provided for your enjoyment.
We recommend to try our 4HR Tarpon Fishing charter for better chances on catching that dream tarpon you have been dreaming for!
Backwater Tarpon Fishing Charters specialize in TARPON FISHING using light tackle and fly fishing. Tarpon are one of the most sought-after game fish and the Backwater Lagoons are the best place to find them!
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Boat Specs
Bay Craft (Flats boat) originally built in 2012, and restored in 2015. Powered by a 115HP 2015 Mercury 4-stroke engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 38 knots.
Length
18 ft
Capacity
4 persons
Types of Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Fishing Techniques
Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Targeted Species
Amenities
Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Fly Fishing Equipment
Bed
Flybridge
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor
Outriggers
Tuna Tubes
Spearfishing Equipment
Ice Box
Trip Includes
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License Included
Lunch
Fly Fishing Equipment
Policies
Cancellation
FREE Cancellation
You can cancel or change your booking free of charge up to 24 hours before the trip date.
Pickup
Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Other Policies
Child Friendly
Payment
30% deposit charged upfront by FishingBooker to guarantee your reservation. The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods: Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal.
About the Captain
Felix Cuadrado
San Juan, Puerto Rico •
Member since January 2015
Member since January 2015
Owning and operating a fishing charter in San Juan PR is a dream come true. I was corrupted at an early age watching my fishing hero’s on ESPN outdoors wrangle saltwater species of every variety – and from the time I landed my first Tarpon at age 6 I knew there was nothing else I’d rather do with my life.
Response time: 8 hours
Response rate: 92%
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Customer Reviews
Rating Summary
4.78 out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
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VERIFIED Went fishing on June 24, 2017
We had a great afternoon on the water with Captain Felix! It was a beautiful day and my husband and I both caught Tarpon! We also caught a Barracuda and a Snook! My husband hooked a 60+ pound Tarpon, but he bit the hook in half! Those fish are crafty! It really was a fun trip and we would recommend it to anyone wanting to do a little fishing while in PR.
Fished June 2017
Fished June 24, 2017Heather Staggs-miller recommends Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
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San Jose, California
VERIFIED Went fishing on May 22, 2017
This trip exceeded my expectations! Capt Clery was prompt, friendly, informative, and treated me like I was an old fishing buddy.
We had a great time - and we caught fish! Seven tarpon and one barracuda in the boat. Also, three other hookups that released the hook in a jump. It was a lot of excitement for my first tarpon trip.
Overall, a great afternoon of sharing stories and catching fish!Fished May 2017
Fished May 22, 2017Rick Miller recommends Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
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Puerto Rico
VERIFIED Went fishing on May 3, 2017
Great trip with Luis. We didn’t get the big monster we were after, but we did get a juvenile tarpon and a small snook. Overall it was a great experience. Definitely recommended.
Fished May 2017
Fished May 3, 2017Matthew L Ferguson recommends Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
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