Backwater Fly Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (24 reviews)
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 Calle Puerto Interior, San Juan, 00983, Puerto Rico
4.9/5 (24 reviews)
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Calle Puerto Interior
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (13)

Capt. Fernando Montalvo!
Capt. Fernando Montalvo!
Truly a wonderful experience
+10

Angler rating

23
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0
0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

93%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 24 reviews
Showing: 5 of 24 reviews
GREG B.
GREG B.
5.0/5

Feb 18, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Had a blast chasing tarpon in Puerto Rico!

VERIFIED

Can't say enough great things about his trip. Took my 12 year old fly fishing for tarpon - his first salt water trip on the fly. Capt Tommy was awesome - easy to work with, knew the area like th back of his hand, and was a great teacher for both of us. The gear, the boat, the cooler loaded with ice cold beverages when it got hot - everything was great. We both caught fish - including a beautiful juvenile tarpon my son hooked up - and jumped a few more. 100% will fish with this outfit and Capt next time I am in PR. Thank you!!

Can't say enough great things about his trip. Took my 12 year old fly fishing for tarpon - his first salt water trip on the fly....  

 GREG B. recommends Backwater Fly Fishing Charters
 GREG B. recommends Backwater Fly Fishing Charters

Kyle C.
Kyle C.
5.0/5

May 12, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Capt. Fernando Montalvo!

VERIFIED

I messaged Backwater Tarpon prior to booking to make sure it would be appropriate for a very new fly fisherman. I was quickly notified which day and time would be best with the forecast. Capt Fernando Montalvo was very patient with me. He made sure I had a satisfactory cast prior to bringing me to the lagoon to cast over fish! We caught two fish while Capt Fernando did his best to push us around the lagoon and set me up for success!

I messaged Backwater Tarpon prior to booking to make sure it would be appropriate for a very new fly fisherman. I was quickly...  

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 Kyle C. recommends Backwater Fly Fishing Charters
 Kyle C. recommends Backwater Fly Fishing Charters

Dillon A.
Dillon A.
5.0/5

Apr 4, 2025

3/4 Day Trip

Fishing with Clery

VERIFIED

I fished two days with Captain Miguel and it was a great experience. He was very knowledgeable, a good teacher, and very dedicated. Looking forward to fishing with him again!

I fished two days with Captain Miguel and it was a great experience. He was very knowledgeable, a good teacher, and very dedicated....  

 Dillon A. recommends Backwater Fly Fishing Charters
 Dillon A. recommends Backwater Fly Fishing Charters

James N.
James N.
5.0/5

Dec 3, 2024

Half Day Trip (PM)

Truly a wonderful experience

VERIFIED

Easy booking Captain ready to go, knowledgeable, patient, great coaching.

Easy booking Captain ready to go, knowledgeable, patient, great coaching.  

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1 person finds this review helpful
 James N. recommends Backwater Fly Fishing Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Corey C.
Corey C.
5.0/5

Feb 28, 2024

Half Day Trip (AM)

Great Day

VERIFIED

Great day!!! Captain put us on the fish. Great boat and gear. Guides were fun and patient with us as we learned the nuances of salt water fly fishing. They really knew their stuff and worked hard for us. Lots of bites and we did land one fish. Learn the art of the strip set and you’ll boat more fish then we did. Totally recommend this trip

Great day!!! Captain put us on the fish. Great boat and gear. Guides were fun and patient with us as we learned the nuances...  

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 Corey C. recommends Backwater Fly Fishing Charters
 Corey C. recommends Backwater Fly Fishing Charters

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $415 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
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US $415 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip (copy)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $535 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $540 
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (13)

Capt. Fernando Montalvo!
Capt. Fernando Montalvo!
Truly a wonderful experience
+10

Angler rating

23
1
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

93%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 24 reviews
Showing: 5 of 24 reviews
GREG B.
GREG B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Had a blast chasing tarpon in Puerto Rico!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on February 18, 2025

Can't say enough great things about his trip. Took my 12 year old fly fishing for tarpon - his first salt water trip on the fly. Capt Tommy was awesome - easy to work with, knew the area like th back of his hand, and was a great teacher for both of us. The gear, the boat, the cooler loaded with ice cold beverages when it got hot - everything was great. We both caught fish - including a beautiful juvenile tarpon my son hooked up - and jumped a few more. 100% will fish with this outfit and Capt next time I am in PR. Thank you!!

Can't say enough great things about his trip. Took my 12 year old fly fishing for tarpon - his first salt water trip on the fly. Capt Tommy was awesome - easy to work with, knew the area like th back of his hand, and was a great teacher for both of us. The gear, the boat, the cooler loaded with ice cold beverages when it got hot - everything was great. We both caught fish - including a beautiful juvenile tarpon my son hooked up - and jumped a few more. 100% will fish with this outfit and...  

 GREG B. recommends Backwater Fly Fishing Charters

Kyle C.
Kyle C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Capt. Fernando Montalvo!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on May 12, 2025

I messaged Backwater Tarpon prior to booking to make sure it would be appropriate for a very new fly fisherman. I was quickly notified which day and time would be best with the forecast. Capt Fernando Montalvo was very patient with me. He made sure I had a satisfactory cast prior to bringing me to the lagoon to cast over fish! We caught two fish while Capt Fernando did his best to push us around the lagoon and set me up for success!

I messaged Backwater Tarpon prior to booking to make sure it would be appropriate for a very new fly fisherman. I was quickly notified which day and time would be best with the forecast. Capt Fernando Montalvo was very patient with me. He made sure I had a satisfactory cast prior to bringing me to the lagoon to cast over fish! We caught two fish while Capt Fernando did his best to push us around the lagoon and set me up for success!  

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 Kyle C. recommends Backwater Fly Fishing Charters

Dillon A.
Dillon A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Clery

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on April 4, 2025

I fished two days with Captain Miguel and it was a great experience. He was very knowledgeable, a good teacher, and very dedicated. Looking forward to fishing with him again!

I fished two days with Captain Miguel and it was a great experience. He was very knowledgeable, a good teacher, and very dedicated. Looking forward to fishing with him again!  

 Dillon A. recommends Backwater Fly Fishing Charters

James N.
James N.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Truly a wonderful experience

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on December 3, 2024

Easy booking Captain ready to go, knowledgeable, patient, great coaching.

Easy booking Captain ready to go, knowledgeable, patient, great coaching.  

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1 person finds this review helpful

Corey C.
Corey C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

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 nuances of salt water fly fishing. They really knew their stuff and worked hard for us. Lots of bites and we did land one fish. Learn the art of the strip set and you’ll boat more fish then we did. Totally recommend this trip

Great day!!! Captain put us on the fish. Great boat and gear. Guides were fun and patient with us as we learned the nuances of salt water fly fishing. They really knew their stuff and worked hard for us. Lots of bites and we did land one fish. Learn the art of the strip set and you’ll boat more fish then we did. Totally recommend this trip  

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 Corey C. recommends Backwater Fly Fishing Charters

FAQs about Backwater Fly Fishing Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat 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
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