Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico 

4.9/5 (529 reviews)
 Road 187, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico offer some of the finest fishing to be found in the area, targeting the large pelagic species such as Marlin, Sailfish, and Wahoo that Puerto Rico is famous for. Located just down the coast from San Juan, Blue Water Fishing is easy to get to and offers great access to the deep blue waters offshore where all the best fishing happens.

You will be spending the day aboard the “Alexandra”, a 31’ Bertram sportfisherman with room aboard for up to 6 guests. She comes equipped with GPS, fishfinder, outriggers and a fighting chair to help you wrestle anything the oceans throw at you. The vessel also features a fully air-conditioned interior with and enclosed toilet and lots of room to relax in the cool. There is also a large flybridge where you can take in the stunning views as you travel to and from the best fishing grounds.

Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico offers exactly what you would expect - world-class blue water sportfishing experiences in some of the best fishing grounds in the Caribbean. On each trip, you will be provided with top-notch fishing tackle and a choice of live bait or lures. Wile Captain Jose C Gonzalez takes you to where the biggest fish are found, his skilled first mate will work tirelessly to make sure everyone is set-up right and will be more than happy to pass on all his top tricks for landing a great catch.

All trips come with fishing licenses and drinks included. Additionally, if you want some fish for you to take away with you at the end of the trip you can have it cleaned and filleted free of charge, ready for cooking when you get home.

Now simply take a look through the trips on offer, pick the one most to your liking and start counting down the days until your next angling adventure!

Jose C Gonzalez

Captain

Jose C Gonzalez

10 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Air Conditioning
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Fighting Chair

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip (AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $700 
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $700 
3/4 Day Trip

 In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $950 
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,300 
There are 15 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 529 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (759)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

84%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

80%

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Geoff H.
Geoff H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Magnificent Experience

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Half Day Trip (AM) on June 26, 2025

Rough seas and no bites at first, but then BAM! What an experience! We told Captain Pepe that we were looking for dinner. So his crew member, Manny, set our tackle up appropriately for Mahi-Mahi and tuna. First catch was a blue marlin, something we were not expecting. What a surprise and an experience to catch something like that. Right after that we caught a decent Mahi and a couple of yellowfin tuna. Really excited that I got to share this experience with my kid. Highly recommended. I will be connecting with Blue Water Fishing PR when we come back. Check out their Facebook and reviews to see all the catches.

Rough seas and no bites at first, but then BAM! What an experience! We told Captain Pepe that we were looking for dinner. So his crew member, Manny, set our tackle up appropriately for Mahi-Mahi and tuna. First catch was a blue marlin, something we were not expecting. What a surprise and an experience to catch something like that. Right after that we caught a decent Mahi and a couple of yellowfin tuna. Really excited that I got to share this experience with my kid. Highly recommended. I will...  

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 Geoff H. recommends Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
1 person finds this review helpful
Jose C Gonzalez
Jose C Gonzalez (The Captain)
Replied on July 1, 2025
It was my pleasure

Ed K.
Ed K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A charter captain's best choice

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on May 4, 2025

Visiting Puerto Rico for the first time. We had great luck using fishingbooker to connect with Captain Pepe and his first mate Manny. We had the greatest luck on the only nice day of the weekend (May 4). I'm an experienced charter captain out of Duxbury MA and seek out similar qualities to my charters. A short trip out to blue water for a 4-hour charter, resulted in plenty of mahi mahi at a time where no one was catching fish in the previous days. Upon our return, Captain Pepe nicely filleted the fish and we took a filet with his recommendation to the new reef restaurant a short walk away from the marina. We highly recommend Captain Pepe putting us on fish and knowing exactly where to go. And I recommend the mushroom sauce over mahi fillet. An outstanding combination of great fishing and a great meal.

Visiting Puerto Rico for the first time. We had great luck using fishingbooker to connect with Captain Pepe and his first mate Manny. We had the greatest luck on the only nice day of the weekend (May 4). I'm an experienced charter captain out of Duxbury MA and seek out similar qualities to my charters. A short trip out to blue water for a 4-hour charter, resulted in plenty of mahi mahi at a time where no one was catching fish in the previous days. Upon our return, Captain Pepe nicely filleted...  

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 Ed K. recommends Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
Jose C Gonzalez
Jose C Gonzalez (The Captain)
Replied on May 4, 2025
It was my pleasure

Andrew S.
Andrew S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

AMAZING DAY!!!

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on May 12, 2025

We came to Puerto Rico for a birthday fishing experience we only dreamed about. Capt Pepe and Manuel did not let us down. From being super down to earth to an extremely ready professional fishing team. My wife’s dream was to catch a Dorado and the Capt did everything in his power to make it happen and we did. He not only cleaned the fish and packaged what we asked for but made a call to a local restaurant owner and set us up with the best location to enjoy our fresh catch. We will be back and I will never have to look for another Capt in Puerto Rico again!!

We came to Puerto Rico for a birthday fishing experience we only dreamed about. Capt Pepe and Manuel did not let us down. From being super down to earth to an extremely ready professional fishing team. My wife’s dream was to catch a Dorado and the Capt did everything in his power to make it happen and we did. He not only cleaned the fish and packaged what we asked for but made a call to a local restaurant owner and set us up with the best location to enjoy our fresh catch. We will be back...  

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 Andrew S. recommends Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
1 person finds this review helpful
Jose C Gonzalez
Jose C Gonzalez (The Captain)
Replied on May 12, 2025
It was my pleasure

Frank C.
Frank C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best Charter on the Island

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on May 13, 2025

Not our first time fishing off-shore in Puerto Rico but it was our first time with Captain Pepe and first mate Manny. Captain Pepe kept us on the fish most of the day, hauling in nearly a dozen dorado! Manny is great and knowledgable beyond his years; he kept us entertained while keeping the gear wet. Our only regret was not hauling that dinosaur-sized white marlin in the boat; sorry I let you down captain, we’ll get him in a few months! Can’t recommend this charter enough! See you guys again in few months!

Not our first time fishing off-shore in Puerto Rico but it was our first time with Captain Pepe and first mate Manny. Captain Pepe kept us on the fish most of the day, hauling in nearly a dozen dorado! Manny is great and knowledgable beyond his years; he kept us entertained while keeping the gear wet. Our only regret was not hauling that dinosaur-sized white marlin in the boat; sorry I let you down captain, we’ll get him in a few months! Can’t recommend this charter enough! See you guys...  

 Frank C. recommends Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
Jose C Gonzalez
Jose C Gonzalez (The Captain)
Replied on May 27, 2025
It was my pleasure
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Brent R.
Brent R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Dorado in the boat

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on April 8, 2025

Captain Pepe has a nice boat and good equipment with Penn reels. The fishing was tough for all the charters today, but we were happy to bring home a dorado for dinner. We also landed/released a barracuda and had a billfish hit. The Captain’s experience put us on some fish and that’s all we could ask for. Manny, the first mate, was super knowledgeable on deck and took care of us. When not hooking fish he gave us tons of recommendations for things to do in Puerto Rico. I would book this trip again.

Captain Pepe has a nice boat and good equipment with Penn reels. The fishing was tough for all the charters today, but we were happy to bring home a dorado for dinner. We also landed/released a barracuda and had a billfish hit. The Captain’s experience put us on some fish and that’s all we could ask for. Manny, the first mate, was super knowledgeable on deck and took care of us. When not hooking fish he gave us tons of recommendations for things to do in Puerto Rico. I would book this...  

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 Brent R. recommends Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
Jose C Gonzalez
Jose C Gonzalez (The Captain)
Replied on April 9, 2025
It was my pleasure

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FAQs about Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico

What are the trip rates for Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico?

Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico?

When you book a trip with Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Outriggers
What's included in the trip price with Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico?

Trips booked with Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico offer?

Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico offers the following type of fishing:

  • Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico offer?

Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico?

Top targeted fish species with Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico include:

  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Jose C Gonzalez

San Juan, Puerto Rico

ID & license verified
529 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2017
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I have spent my whole life on and around the Atlantic Ocean. When I was young I used to spend most of my free time surfing. I then started spearfishing, and finally trolling for Dolphin. Fishing is what I like to do most in my life. Now, my favorite technique is trolling with artificial lures for White and Blue Marlin. We may also catch Wahoo, Dolphin, King Mackerel, and Sailfish.

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Wahoo
Wahoo

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1972
Restored in
2005
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Yanmar
Powered by
2 x 240HP
Max cruising speed
24 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle

Trolling

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Air Conditioning

Fighting Chair

GPS

Fishfinder

Bed

Flybridge

Outriggers

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

First Mate

Fishing License

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

10 years or older

No Alcohol

You Keep Catch

Clients can keep a portion of the catch to eat

Crew Keeps Catch

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

What’s biting in San Juan right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
SailfishSailfish
WahooWahoo
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