Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22’

Go Tarpon Puerto Rico are conveniently located at San Juan’s Cangrejos Yacht Club, and are one of the top eco-tour and fishing charter companies in Puerto Rico. They offer backcountry fishing adventures that are perfect for eco-trips, sightseeing, and tackling challenging fish. Captain Rafa will guide you to beautiful and tranquil lagoons teeming with wildlife, which are some of the country’s most exotic locations.

Go Tarpon specialize in light tackle, fly fishing, bottom fishing, jigging and popping, and offer half day, three-quarter day, and full day trips. They mostly fish for Tarpon, but you may also encounter Snook, Jack Crevalle, Snapper, Mackerel, Barracuda and more.

Their 22ft Pathfinder is a stable and spacious boat, and is powered by a 150HP Yamaha 4 Stroke engine. It can accommodate up to 4 anglers, is equipped with GPS, VHF radio, fishfinder and sonar, and features a live bait tank.

Trip price includes the use of Shimano and Penn fishing gear, fly fishing equipment, lures and live bait, fishing licence, full insurance, and drinks. The crew offer cleaning and filleting of your catch, while catch and release is also allowed. Go Tarpon’s adventures are suitable for the whole family, and they welcome all skill levels. Their goal is for you to have the best time ever, so come and enjoy Go Tarpon and the beautiful backcountry of San Juan.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Hot deal For the Holidays!!
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Dec 15
    US $260
    One special opportunity, in our lowest price. Using live bait, not lures. *Fly fishing available * Upon availability of bait. ** Minimum 2 persons
  • Private trip
    Half Day Sunset Fishing Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $400
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $400
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $525
    As one of the leading companies of Tarpon fishing trips and tours, we will guide you through the most amazing, action packed attraction Puerto Rico has to offer. Torrecilla and San Jose Lagoons provide world-class Tarpon and Snook fishing. Troll the waters for some of the most unique and challenging fish in the world, with many different waterways intertwining through the wetlands and lagoons. There are many different breeds and types of fish, so you are sure to see and hook something new to you.
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $725
    Depending on season and customer preference, full day trips may be split into two sections: 4 hours in the morning and 4 hours later in the day, with a break in between so as to avoid the heat. We will guide you through the most amazing, action packed attraction Puerto Rico has to offer. Torrecilla and San Jose Lagoons provide world-class Tarpon and Snook fishing. Troll the waters for some of the most unique and challenging fish in the world.
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FAQs about Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22’

Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22’ offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $130 per person - Hot deal For the Holidays!! (2 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $25 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Sunset Fishing Trip (4 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $25 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $675 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22’, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radio
  • Sonar

Trips booked with Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22’ include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Upon request extra cost)
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment (Upon Request)

Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22’ offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22’ offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22’ include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cero Mackerel
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Ladyfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snook
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Rafael Vega
San Juan, Puerto Rico
5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
231 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2014
I love fishing, I live to fish, and I fish for a living. Join me for an amazing adventure!

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cero Mackerel Cero Mackerel
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

Pathfinder (Center console) originally built in 2007. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha FourStroke engine.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radio
Sonar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Upon request extra cost
Drinks
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment
Upon Request

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 222 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
88%
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  February 29, 2024
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Danielle R.
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Overdelivers!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Sunset Fishing Trip on February 21, 2024
Our fishing experience with Captain Rafa exceeded all our expectations. Even though the fish were being stubborn, Captain Rafa...
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Gary L.
Excellent
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Captain Rafael Vega is the BEST!

VERIFIED   Half Day Sunset Fishing Trip on October 12, 2023
My 2 daughters and I spent the last 3 days catching tarpon with Captain Rafael Vega. We landed 20 tarpon and a snook. Many...
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Olivia D.
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Rafael was great!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on February 23, 2024
Great trip! Rafael was so friendly and was a great coach on how to get Tarpon on the boat! My husband and I had several bites,...
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Simon T.
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December Tarpon!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 4, 2023
Although the fishing wasn’t perfect, we were still able to land a few tarpon! Capt. Vega tried hard all day to get us on...
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