Backwater Tarpon & Snook Fishing
4.8/5 (102 reviews)
Cooperativa de Pescadores Ramp., San Juan, 00772, Puerto Rico–
Backwater Tarpon & Snook Fishing
4.8/5 (102 reviews)
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.
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
Drinks
Child friendly
Ice box
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
Drinks
Child friendly
Ice box
Rating
4.8
102 reviews
5
86
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12
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2
3
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4.7
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (93)
+87
What anglers say
95%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
77%
Caught fish
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Westley Orr
Indiana, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
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New
Worth the money
2 Hour Trip on April 27, 2026 • 2 adults
we had a amazing trip Javier was amazing and even when it started to rain and the bite slowed down he made sure to get us some action and moved around trying to pinpoint the the tarpon we wish we went with the 4 hour trip instead of the 2hr trip once you get out there it's hard to leave it's so beautiful and to see big tarpon jumping all around you is such a cool experience had a great fight with a tarpon and was worth every penny
0
Fonzy Chavez
Texas, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
mateo and our experience
2 Hour Trip on March 12, 2026 • 2 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!
0
Christopher Yanger
Texas, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Mateo was relentless kept it a dream trip for us!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 21, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child
We started slow but kept at it. Captain Mateo was relentless and kept pushing trying to put us on fish. In the last 30 minutes we hooked a good size tarpon but it broke off the line. It was a heart break for me but my son got the chace to feel the power of the fight against that fish and has the eternal memory of watching that tarpon explosion when it hit and the fight of a lifetime. Rest assured we will be back to catch the Silver King and full fill my fishing bucket list!
0
Calvin Schertenleib
Idaho, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Amazing Tarpon Action!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 4, 2026 • 2 adults
Very knowledgeable local guide. Very patient and great teacher of local techniques! We hooked 7 tarpon in a 4 Hr trip. Guide took amazing videos and pictures. Also we Got some amazing local food recommendations as well! We felt very blessed to get the captain we did! Thank you!
Calvin and Casey Schertenleib
Reported catch:
0
Heath Shimer
Repeat angler
Pennsylvania, US
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Member since 2024
•
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Captain Mateo rocks!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 23, 2025 • 1 adult • 1 child
Bite was a little slow. We landed a small tarpon 20 min into our hunt. Then we waited, we could see the fish but they didn't want to play our game. So we tried a new spot…same results. Then wtith about 20 min to go we set up on our final spot. Marina was in sight. We tried 3 different baits. Bam! 1st hit was a 34" barracuda. With about 10 min until we were to return to the dock the rod doubled over and it was ON. My son fought for about 1/2 hour to land this fish. The entire time Captain coached and maneuvered boat. We had a successful catch and release. Approx. weight 60-70#
Reported catch:
1
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2 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $285
Entire boat: 2 people
US $285
Entire boat: 2 people
2 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $285
Entire boat: 2 people
US $285
Entire boat: 2 people
2 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (11:30 AM, 1:30 PM)
US $285
Entire boat: 2 people
US $285
Entire boat: 2 people
2 Hour Trip (Noon) (copy)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 3:30 PM
US $285
Entire boat: 2 people
US $285
Entire boat: 2 people
EARLY LURES & SWIMBAITS TRIP 4HRS
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:45 AM
US $395
Entire boat: 2 people
US $395
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $395
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $395
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
US $399
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $399
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
US $525
Entire boat: 2 people
US $525
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $529
Entire boat: 2 people
US $529
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating
4.8
102 reviews
5
86
4
12
3
1
2
3
1
0
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (93)
+87
What anglers say
95%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
77%
Caught fish
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Westley Orr
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Worth the money
2 Hour Trip on April 27, 2026 • 2 adults
we had a amazing trip Javier was amazing and even when it started to rain and the bite slowed down he made sure to get us some action and moved around trying to pinpoint the the tarpon we wish we went with the 4 hour trip instead of the 2hr trip once you get out there it's hard to leave it's so beautiful and to see big tarpon jumping all around you is such a cool experience had a great fight with a tarpon and was worth every penny
0
Fonzy Chavez
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
mateo and our experience
2 Hour Trip on March 12, 2026 • 2 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!
0
Christopher Yanger
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Mateo was relentless kept it a dream trip for us!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 21, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child
We started slow but kept at it. Captain Mateo was relentless and kept pushing trying to put us on fish. In the last 30 minutes we hooked a good size tarpon but it broke off the line. It was a heart break for me but my son got the chace to feel the power of the fight against that fish and has the eternal memory of watching that tarpon explosion when it hit and the fight of a lifetime. Rest assured we will be back to catch the Silver King and full fill my fishing bucket list!
0
Calvin Schertenleib
Idaho, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Amazing Tarpon Action!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 4, 2026 • 2 adults
Very knowledgeable local guide. Very patient and great teacher of local techniques! We hooked 7 tarpon in a 4 Hr trip. Guide took amazing videos and pictures. Also we Got some amazing local food recommendations as well! We felt very blessed to get the captain we did! Thank you!
Calvin and Casey Schertenleib
Reported catch:
0
Heath Shimer
Repeat angler
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Captain Mateo rocks!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 23, 2025 • 1 adult • 1 child
Bite was a little slow. We landed a small tarpon 20 min into our hunt. Then we waited, we could see the fish but they didn't want to play our game. So we tried a new spot…same results. Then wtith about 20 min to go we set up on our final spot. Marina was in sight. We tried 3 different baits. Bam! 1st hit was a 34" barracuda. With about 10 min until we were to return to the dock the rod doubled over and it was ON. My son fought for about 1/2 hour to land this fish. The entire time Captain coached and maneuvered boat. We had a successful catch and release. Approx. weight 60-70#
Reported catch:
1
FAQs about Backwater Tarpon & Snook Fishing
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Center console boatsCapacity
4 personsBoat length
20 ftYear built
2009Restored in
2023Boat manufacturer
Hydra-SportsBoat type
Bay boatEngine model
SuzukiPowered by
1 x 150HPMax cruising speed
46 knots