Backwater II Tarpon Fishing PR

Backwater Tarpon Fishing specializes in going after Tarpon using light tackle and fly fishing gear. The Backwater Lagoons are a fantastic place to fish for the Silver King, and who better to help you than Captain Felix Cuadrado. You can count on him when going after the catch of your dreams.

His boat is a 19’ Flats & Bay skiff that runs on a 115 HP Suzuki engine. It can easily accommodate groups of up to 4 fishermen per trip. The boat is outfitted with a conventional range of navigational technology and fish finding equipment, including GPS, fishfinder, and radio.

The main battlegrounds during your day on the water will include the Laguna San Jose and the Laguna Torrecilla. These are known around the world for the massive number of resident Tarpon! Other than the Silver King, you can also expect to encounter the likes of Jack Crevalle, Ladyfish, and Snook.

Fishing licenses along with all the appropriate fishing gear for your trip are supplied by the team, complete with both artificial and live bait. Snacks and beverages (bottled water and soft drinks) are also provided for your enjoyment.

Tarpon fishing is the experience of a lifetime, so join Backwater Tarpon Fishing and experience it for yourself!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Fly Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $375
    Our smaller boats and charter sizes give you a personalized fishing experience that is second to none, and our experienced captain has a wealth of knowledge to share. We currently provide all the tackle needed for fly fishing in Puerto Rico. Our weapon of choice would be the Sage X 9 wt. We also provide a big variety of custom flies (Clusters, Mullets, Poppers).
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $375
    This fast-paced trip involves 4 hours of fishing some of the best inshore waters around. Your main target is the Silver King, but it's not the only one out there.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    $375
    A quick afternoon trip can be fun for the whole family. Come on down and go after some Tarpon, Snook, and Jack Crevalle.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $500
    If a 4-hour trip simply doesn't cut it, this is the trip for you. Extra time means an extra shot at hooking the fish of your dreams.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Fly Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $505
    Our smaller boats and charter sizes will give you the best personalized fishing experience, and our experienced captain will share everything he knows about fishing. All the tackle needed for fly fishing in Puerto Rico will be provided for you on board. Our weapon of choice would be the Sage X 9 wt, and we'll provide you with a big variety of custom flies (Clusters, Mullets, Poppers).
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FAQs about Backwater II Tarpon Fishing PR

Backwater II Tarpon Fishing PR offers the following trips to customers:
  • $350 per group, additional $25 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip – Fly Fishing (4 hours)
  • $350 per group, additional $25 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $350 per group, additional $25 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $475 per group, additional $25 per person after 1 guest - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • $475 per group, additional $30 per person after 1 guest - 3/4 Day Trip – Fly Fishing (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Backwater II Tarpon Fishing PR, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Backwater II Tarpon Fishing PR include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Backwater II Tarpon Fishing PR offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Backwater II Tarpon Fishing PR offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Backwater II Tarpon Fishing PR include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ladyfish
  • Snook
  • Tarpon

About the Captain

Clery Morales
Carolina, Puerto Rico
26 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
281 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since January 2015
"Owning and operating a fishing charter in San Juan PR is a dream come true. I was corrupted at an early age watching my fishing heroes on ESPN outdoors wrangle saltwater species of every variety – and from the time I landed my first Tarpon at the age of 6, I knew there was nothing else I’d rather do with my life." Captain Clery Morales

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish Ladyfish
Snook Snook

Boat specs

Hydra sport (Bay boat) originally built in 2009, and restored in 2023. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 46 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days 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 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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6 hr trip with Captain Miguel
6 hr trip with Captain Miguel
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Catch intended fish
78%
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David R.
New York, New York
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5.0 / 5
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6 hr trip with Captain Miguel

VERIFIED   NEW  Special 6 hour trip for David Reynolds on May 17, 2023
Had a blast fish with Captain Miguel. Caught some really nice fish. First time tarpon fishing and learned quickly to bow to...
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Heber M.
United States
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 30, 2023
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Aaron C.
Etna, OH
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Clery

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 21, 2023
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Jose Z.
Shelton, CT
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip of Clery Morales

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Fly Fishing on July 2, 2022
Really good quantity of tarpon around…! Top service… guide lead you to have great result :) First time but won’t...
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Karla G.
El Paso, TX
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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 26, 2022
Great day of fishing with an awesome Captain!
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