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.



Trip availability and prices

  • 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
    Price for 2 persons
    US $260
    One special opportunity, in our lowest price. Using live bait, not lures. *Fly fishing available * Upon availability of bait. ** Minimum 2 persons
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    The right amount of time to catch a few Tarpons.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
  • Private trip
    Half Day Sunset Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    Right amount of time to get some tarpons before sunset.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    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
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for 2 persons
    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.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 239 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
88%
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Damon G.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Incredible day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 26, 2024
My wife and myself have been fishing with Raf for 10 years and continue to come back!  We started the day by doing some trolling...
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Chris M.
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Very enjoyable fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Sunset Fishing Trip on December 28, 2024
Capt. Rafa was a great choice for me and my 8 year old son. We caught as many tarpon as we could, bringing each one on the...
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Tim N.
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Captain Rafa is top notch

VERIFIED   Half Day Sunset Fishing Trip on July 2, 2024
Captain Rafa knows how to find the tarpon. We were sitting on top of them most of the day although they just were not on the...
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Mark H.
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Great fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Sunset Fishing Trip on January 27, 2025
We recommend this captain We had a blast catching fish Mark & Dwight
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Danielle R.
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Overdelivers!

VERIFIED   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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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 Trip (4 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $25 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Sunset Fishing 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 (Our Number One Choice Live Bait. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We encourage releasing the fish, but if we kill fish, we’re gonna clean it and fillet it for you no charge. )
  • Snacks (Upon request extra cost)
  • Drinks (We offer our guest Coca-Cola sprite and bottle of water. Beers are offered up on request on extra charge.)
  • Fishing License (Customers are covered under our 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

Your captain

Rafael Vega
San Juan, Puerto Rico
7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
249 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!

The fish you can target

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

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2007
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha FourStroke
Powered by
1 x 150HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

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

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radio
Sonar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Our Number One Choice Live Bait.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We encourage releasing the fish, but if we kill fish, we’re gonna clean it and fillet it for you no charge.
Snacks
Upon request extra cost
Drinks
We offer our guest Coca-Cola sprite and bottle of water. Beers are offered up on request on extra charge.
Fishing License
Customers are covered under our fishing license.
Fly Fishing Equipment
Upon Request

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
If you’re a kid can hold fishing rod he/she will catch a fish, welcome aboard.
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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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