Backwater Tarpon & Snook Fishing 

4.7/5 (80 reviews)
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 Cooperativa de Pescadores Ramp., San Juan, 00772, Puerto Rico

Backwater Tarpon & Snook Fishing 

4.7/5 (80 reviews)
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Cooperativa de Pescadores Ramp.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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If you’ve heard about Tarpon fishing and would like to know what all the fuss is about, then look no further than Backwater Tarpon Fishing Charters.

Operated by Captain Clery, they are your resident experts when it comes to tackling the Silver King in his own backyard.

You’ll be fishing on a 20’ Hydra-Sports bay boat that is powered by a single 150 HP Suzuki engine. This vessel is perfect for Tarpon fishing as the flat deck gives you enough freedom to walk effortlessly around the boat while minimizing the risk of falling and/or getting the line tangled.

This vast lagoon is perfectly suited for marine life, providing infinite sources of bait all year round for the resident fish. Targeting the Silver King will be your main priority, but there are other fish around as well. The local Tarpon population can range anywhere from 20 lbs all the way up to 150 lbs.

Captain Clery will provide you with all the necessary rods, reels, and terminal tackle you’ll need for a fun time on the water. All you need to bring is a pair of polarized sunglasses, some sunscreen, and a go-getter attitude.

Once you’ve danced with the Silver King, you’ll be hooked for life.

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Rating

4.7
80 reviews
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4.7
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (74)

mateo and our experience
Captain manny
Captain manny
any day fishing beats a day working
Outstanding Charter
Outstanding Charter
+68

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
76%
Caught fish

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Fonzy Chavez
Fonzy Chavez
5.0
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mateo and our experience
2 Hour Trip on March 12, 20262 adults
what an amazing experience! starting off with them suggesting differnt times becase of the luck they have had to ensure a great time for us the day before! The day of the adventure started off as a slow, no biting day, ended up being the catch of my lifetime! Mateo guided me through the whole experience of catching the Tarpoon! It was such a thrill, watching it fight and feeling my rush, making sure it didnt let go as it got tired! Mateo helped guide me through it all and made this an experience i will never forget! thank you!
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Alexander Usman
Alexander Usman
5.0
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10/10 would recommend. Awesome knowledgable captain.
4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 31, 20252 adults
Capt Fernando Montalvo Was awesome. Very knowledgable put me right in the fish. Hooked up to a tarpon within 15 mins. And another 2 throughout the trip. After sitting with cut bait we moved to another spot we're capt Fernando put me right on top of a frenzy of tarpon. I wanted to use my new custom rod I built just for this trip and I landed a nice 3ft tarpon on a topwater spook which is the best feeling ever. After missing a few more bites my topwater got demolished by a trophy triple digit tarpon. I fought it for a couple mins getting great videos of my rod and the fish jumping before it broke off. It was the best trip I could have asked for in Puerto Rico. I will definitely be booking next time I visit. 10/10 all around. Friendly fun and even taught me the fg knot wait waiting for a bite. Thanks again man.
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Laurie Brown
Laurie Brown
5.0
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HIGHLY recommend this charter!
2 Hour Trip - 1:30 PM on March 6, 20263 adults
Captain Mateo was fantastic and provided us with an amazing outing. He was kind, knowledgeable, generous and very skilled. There were a few nibbles and we saw many fish, but we didn't catch anything which didn't take away from all of us loving the charter. We recommend him 100%!
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Justin Burden
Justin Burden
5.0
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any day fishing beats a day working
4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 8, 20263 adults
Mateo our captain was an excellent guide, spoke perfect english and super friendly, he had great gear and extensive knowledge of the area we were targeting. my two sons and i had a great experience with the charter and would highly reccomend.
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Willoam DiLibero
Willoam DiLibero
5.0
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Outstanding Charter
2 Hour Trip - 1:30 PM on February 15, 20261 adult
Captain Miguel is a knowledgeable guide. He gave me a few pointers on casting and we were able to hook up with 3 tarpons and land two in the high 20" range. The charter was successful and money was well spent for the two hour charter.
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US $395
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US $399
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US $529
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Rating

4.7
80 reviews
5
69
4
7
3
1
2
3
1
0
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (74)

mateo and our experience
Captain manny
Captain manny
any day fishing beats a day working
Outstanding Charter
Outstanding Charter
+68

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
76%
Caught fish

All reviews (80)

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Fonzy Chavez
Fonzy Chavez
5.0
Verified
New
mateo and our experience
2 Hour Trip on March 12, 20262 adults
what an amazing experience! starting off with them suggesting differnt times becase of the luck they have had to ensure a great time for us the day before! The day of the adventure started off as a slow, no biting day, ended up being the catch of my lifetime! Mateo guided me through the whole experience of catching the Tarpoon! It was such a thrill, watching it fight and feeling my rush, making sure it didnt let go as it got tired! Mateo helped guide me through it all and made this an experience i will never forget! thank you!
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Alexander Usman
Alexander Usman
5.0
Verified
10/10 would recommend. Awesome knowledgable captain.
4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 31, 20252 adults
Capt Fernando Montalvo Was awesome. Very knowledgable put me right in the fish. Hooked up to a tarpon within 15 mins. And another 2 throughout the trip. After sitting with cut bait we moved to another spot we're capt Fernando put me right on top of a frenzy of tarpon. I wanted to use my new custom rod I built just for this trip and I landed a nice 3ft tarpon on a topwater spook which is the best feeling ever. After missing a few more bites my topwater got demolished by a trophy triple digit tarpon. I fought it for a couple mins getting great videos of my rod and the fish jumping before it broke off. It was the best trip I could have asked for in Puerto Rico. I will definitely be booking next time I visit. 10/10 all around. Friendly fun and even taught me the fg knot wait waiting for a bite. Thanks again man.
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Reported catch:
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Laurie Brown
Laurie Brown
5.0
Verified
New
HIGHLY recommend this charter!
2 Hour Trip - 1:30 PM on March 6, 20263 adults
Captain Mateo was fantastic and provided us with an amazing outing. He was kind, knowledgeable, generous and very skilled. There were a few nibbles and we saw many fish, but we didn't catch anything which didn't take away from all of us loving the charter. We recommend him 100%!
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Justin Burden
Justin Burden
5.0
Verified
New
any day fishing beats a day working
4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 8, 20263 adults
Mateo our captain was an excellent guide, spoke perfect english and super friendly, he had great gear and extensive knowledge of the area we were targeting. my two sons and i had a great experience with the charter and would highly reccomend.
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Willoam DiLibero
Willoam DiLibero
5.0
Verified
New
Outstanding Charter
2 Hour Trip - 1:30 PM on February 15, 20261 adult
Captain Miguel is a knowledgeable guide. He gave me a few pointers on casting and we were able to hook up with 3 tarpons and land two in the high 20" range. The charter was successful and money was well spent for the two hour charter.
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Reported catch:
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FAQs about Backwater Tarpon & Snook Fishing

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2009
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Hydra-Sports
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
46 knots
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