Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23 

4.8/5 (281 reviews)
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 Calle Clemente, San Juan, 00772, Puerto Rico

Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23 

4.8/5 (281 reviews)
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Calle Clemente
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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If you want to find out what makes Tarpon fishing so special, then look no further than Backwater Tarpon Fishing Charters. Owned and operated by Captain Clery Morales, it offers you fun and exciting fishing trips out of San Juan, Puerto Rico with a special focus on might Tarpon. Under the guidance of local experts, you’ll have a memorable time tackling the Silver King on his own grounds.

You’ll fish from the captain’s 23’ Ranger Tournament Edition bay boat used for backcountry fishing. It was restored in 2021, can fit up to 5 anglers, and is powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine. Apart from navigation technology, it’s equipped with a wireless trolling motor, a livewell, and an ice-box.

The vast lagoon you’ll explore perfectly suites marine life and provides endless sources of bait for the resident fish throughout the whole year. While the Silver King is your main target, you can also go after Jack Crevalle, Snapper, Snook, Ladyfish, and more. The local Tarpon population ranges anywhere from 20 lbs to as much as 180 lbs. You’ll use light tackle spinning and fly fishing and you’ll be releasing all the fish you catch.

Captain Clery will provide you with all the fishing tackle and bait, including that for fly fishing, as well as licenses and drinks. You should only bring some snacks, a pair of polarized sunglasses, and some sunscreen. One dance with the Silver King and you’ll always return for more.

Backwater Tarpon Fishing Charters is waiting for you!

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Rating

4.8
281 reviews
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239
4
25
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5
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (293)

Awesome time
December fishing trip
Captain Gabi was great!
Captain Gabi was great!
2 hour quick trip.
2 hour quick trip.
+287

What anglers say

90%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
83%
Caught fish

All reviews (281)

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Jeff Wolff
Jeff Wolff
The captain canceled
January 3, 2026
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Leo Yao
Leo Yao
5.0
Verified
Stongly recommend
Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (PM) on December 13, 20252 adults
Captain David is an outstanding guide and extremely professional when it comes to tarpon fishing. He knows the water very well, understands tarpon behavior, and always puts you in the right place at the right time. His boat handling, positioning, and instructions throughout the fight were all spot on. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made sure everything was done correctly and safely, from the setup to landing and releasing the fish. You can really tell he has a lot of experience and passion for tarpon fishing. If you are serious about targeting tarpon and want a guide who truly knows what he's doing, I highly recommend booking a trip with Captain David. I would absolutely fish with him again.
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Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Tarpon
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Eufemio Perez
Eufemio Perez
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Clery
Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (AM) on August 9, 20253 adults
Wow!! what an unforgettable experience with Captain Fernando Montalvo! 🌊🎣 This man truly knows the waters like the back of his hand and exactly where the huge fish are hiding. With his patience and expertise, we hooked and landed a Tarpon well over 100 lbs an absolute monster! 🐟🔥 Captain Fernando's deep knowledge of fishing, combined with his awesome personality and top-notch professionalism, made the day even more memorable. Whether you catch a fish or not, you're guaranteed to have an incredible time if you trust the Captain and let him work his magic. We were lucky enough to land a true giant, and it was an adrenaline rush from start to finish. Thank you, Captain this was hands down one of the best fishing adventures we've ever had. We'll definitely be back and booking with you again! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommended!
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Reported catch:
Tarpon
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Jonathan Segal
Jonathan Segal
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome time
3/4 Day Trip – Tarpon Fish PM on January 2, 20262 adults
While not necessarily the busiest day on the water, things ended very well on my trip. Caught a huge tarpon as the sun was setting and it was a ton of fun pulling that thing in. Tommy was a great guide and took the time to point out all the different wildlife in the area and help ensure I didn't go home empty-handed with fishing stories. Will absolutely come again.
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Brian Barry
Brian Barry
5.0
Verified
Had a great time with Miguel!
3/4 Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing on June 11, 20251 adult1 child
Me and my 11yr old son had the opportunity June 2025 to go out with Miguel on a few trips. Had a great time and caught lots of fish, including some trophies! Miguel truly loves fishing and we had a blast fishing with him. He is incredibly knowledgeable and skilled as a captain. My son had a blast with Miguel and considers him his "bud"! :) If you are looking to experience Tarpon fishing I cant say enough good things about these guys. We had some minor confusion with our booking and Backwater jumped through hoops and went above and beyound to get it straightened out. Very professional and reputable outfit. Thank you for taking us out!
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Half Day Trip – Fly Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
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US $420
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $395
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:30 PM
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US $395
Entire boat: up to 3 people
EASTER SPECIAL Tarpon Fishing PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - May 30
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US $395
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 3:00 PM
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US $395
Entire boat: up to 3 people
EARLY LURES & Swimbaits trips 4hrs
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 5:45 AM
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US $399
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4hrs Night Tarpon fishing trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $399
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip – Tarpon Fly Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
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US $530
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip – Tarpon Fish PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
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US $529
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
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US $515
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.8
281 reviews
5
239
4
25
3
5
2
2
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (293)

Awesome time
December fishing trip
Captain Gabi was great!
Captain Gabi was great!
2 hour quick trip.
2 hour quick trip.
+287

What anglers say

90%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
83%
Caught fish

All reviews (281)

Filter
Showing 15 of 281 reviews
Jeff Wolff
Jeff Wolff
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on January 3, 2026
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
0
Leo Yao
Leo Yao
5.0
Verified
Stongly recommend
Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (PM) on December 13, 20252 adults
Captain David is an outstanding guide and extremely professional when it comes to tarpon fishing. He knows the water very well, understands tarpon behavior, and always puts you in the right place at the right time. His boat handling, positioning, and instructions throughout the fight were all spot on. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made sure everything was done correctly and safely, from the setup to landing and releasing the fish. You can really tell he has a lot of experience and passion for tarpon fishing. If you are serious about targeting tarpon and want a guide who truly knows what he's doing, I highly recommend booking a trip with Captain David. I would absolutely fish with him again.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Tarpon
0
Eufemio Perez
Eufemio Perez
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Clery
Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (AM) on August 9, 20253 adults
Wow!! what an unforgettable experience with Captain Fernando Montalvo! 🌊🎣 This man truly knows the waters like the back of his hand and exactly where the huge fish are hiding. With his patience and expertise, we hooked and landed a Tarpon well over 100 lbs an absolute monster! 🐟🔥 Captain Fernando's deep knowledge of fishing, combined with his awesome personality and top-notch professionalism, made the day even more memorable. Whether you catch a fish or not, you're guaranteed to have an incredible time if you trust the Captain and let him work his magic. We were lucky enough to land a true giant, and it was an adrenaline rush from start to finish. Thank you, Captain this was hands down one of the best fishing adventures we've ever had. We'll definitely be back and booking with you again! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommended!
Review media 0
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Tarpon
1
Jonathan Segal
Jonathan Segal
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome time
3/4 Day Trip – Tarpon Fish PM on January 2, 20262 adults
While not necessarily the busiest day on the water, things ended very well on my trip. Caught a huge tarpon as the sun was setting and it was a ton of fun pulling that thing in. Tommy was a great guide and took the time to point out all the different wildlife in the area and help ensure I didn't go home empty-handed with fishing stories. Will absolutely come again.
Review media 0
0
Brian Barry
Brian Barry
5.0
Verified
Had a great time with Miguel!
3/4 Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing on June 11, 20251 adult1 child
Me and my 11yr old son had the opportunity June 2025 to go out with Miguel on a few trips. Had a great time and caught lots of fish, including some trophies! Miguel truly loves fishing and we had a blast fishing with him. He is incredibly knowledgeable and skilled as a captain. My son had a blast with Miguel and considers him his "bud"! :) If you are looking to experience Tarpon fishing I cant say enough good things about these guys. We had some minor confusion with our booking and Backwater jumped through hoops and went above and beyound to get it straightened out. Very professional and reputable outfit. Thank you for taking us out!
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FAQs about Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2008
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Ranger
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
48 knots
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