Backwater Fly Fishing Charters

If you’re in Puerto Rico and itch for something different, but exciting to do, then why not come fly fishing? Backcountry Fly Fishing promises an almost surreal experience in the mangroves just outside of San Juan. Hit up the lagoons with your experienced guide, Captain Clery Morales, and experience some of the best fly action possible.

Capt. Clery is a San Juan native and knows these waters like the back of his hand. With over 20 years of local fishing experience, he knows exactly what it takes to attract the biggest fish and to hook ‘em aboard. He can’t wait to welcome you aboard to teach you the best ways to land that dream catch.

Up to 5 guests are welcome aboard the 23’ Ranger boat, built specifically for fishing these waters. Light and with a shallow hull, she’ll get you to the shallowest spots, keeping you quiet as you creep up on your prey. Make yourself at home on board, and take advantage of Capt. Clery’s offer of free drinks, including beer.

As well as experiencing an unrivaled service, you’ll also be using the best fly fishing gear to give you the edge over the fish. Make use of the Sage X 9wt rods, with plenty of custom flies to land on the water.

Snook, Jack Crevalles, Ladyfish, and even Tarpon call these waters home, so get ready for a productive day battling it out with these strong beasts. Marvel as the Silver King leaps out of the water to get off the end of your line, and experience a relentless thrill as these creatures try to run away with your line.

With licenses and drinks included, all you need to do is bring some snacks aboard and settle in for a memorable day out. Come aboard Backcountry Fly Fishing and discover these pristine waters, all the while seeing if you have what it takes to land that trophy catch!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    Start the day in style with a trip to the productive inshore waters of Puerto Rico. Due east of the island's capital, you'll find an intriguing network of shallow waterways that are home to plenty of exciting fish. Test your fly fishing skills as you go after such prized species as Tarpon, Snook, and Jack Crevalle, and battle it out to hook 'em aboard. Known for their tendency to put up a fight, you're in for a serious workout, with plenty of time to relax in the afternoon.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    There's no reason to miss out on the incredible fly fishing action, just because you like a lie-in. Enjoy your holiday the right way and come aboard refreshed in the afternoon for a fun-filled day out on the water. Explore the rich inshore waterways of northern Puerto Rico, and cast away for the bite of some tough-fighting monsters. Tarpon, Snook, Jack Crevalle, Ladyfish, and many more prized fish call these waters home, so get ready for a thrilling afternoon out.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (copy)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $535
    This popular trip will see you spend 6 hours on the water, exploring the exciting and productive inshore waters out of Carolina, Puerto Rico. These shallow fishing grounds are abundant with exciting game fish, and you'll get to test your skills on the fly for beauties such as Snook, Tarpon, JCs, and Ladyfish. Take advantage of the best fly gear and plenty of tried and tested lures and get ready for the battle of a lifetime against these prized fish.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $540
    This popular trip will see you spend 6 hours on the water, exploring the exciting and productive inshore waters out of Carolina, Puerto Rico. These shallow fishing grounds are abundant with exciting game fish, and you'll get to test your skills on the fly for beauties such as Snook, Tarpon, JCs, and Ladyfish. Take advantage of the best fly gear and plenty of tried and tested lures and get ready for the battle of a lifetime against these prized fish.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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James N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Truly a wonderful experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on December 3, 2024
Easy booking Captain ready to go, knowledgeable, patient, great coaching.
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Corey C.
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Great Day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 28, 2024
Great day!!!  Captain put us on the fish.  Great boat and gear.  Guides were fun and patient with us as we learned the...
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Joe L.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Capt. Tommy

VERIFIED   Special 4 hour trip for Joseph Lehner on March 17, 2024
He was great.  Put me on fish right from the start.  He even went into the water to get my first ever tarpon wrapped around...
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Kevin Q.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Perfect trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 31, 2023
My dad and I had an amazing time with captain Fernando. He helped us break the rust off of our fly casting and get us casting...
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Sean D.
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VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 19, 2024
Super knowledgeable, great attitude, fun to fish with. Highly recommended.
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FAQs about Backwater Fly Fishing Charters

Backwater Fly Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $370 per group, additional US $30 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $370 per group, additional US $30 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $505 per group, additional US $30 per person after 1 guest - 3/4 Day Trip (copy) (6 hours)
  • US $510 per group, additional US $30 per person after 1 guest - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Backwater Fly Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Backwater Fly Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Backwater Fly Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Backwater Fly Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Fly Fishing (Poling available)
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Backwater Fly Fishing Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cero Mackerel
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Ladyfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Tarpon

Your operator

Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
San Juan, Puerto Rico
68 Fishing Reports
605 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
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 heroes on ESPN outdoors wrangle saltwater species of every variety – and from the time I landed my first Tarpon at the age of 6, I knew there was nothing else I’d rather do with my life." Captain Clery Morales
Our Team
Fernando M.
Captain
Hiram A.
Captain
Miguel M.
Captain
Luis G.
Captain
Clery M.
Captain
Jorge M.
Captain
Austin K.
Captain

The fish you can target

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cero Mackerel Cero Mackerel
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What the boat is like

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2005
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Flats & bay
Boat type
Flats boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 140HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Fly Fishing
Poling available
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Drinks
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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