Bayside Fishing Charters
+21Bayside Fishing Charters takes pride in putting their clients on the fish and making sure that everyone on board has the most unique Caribbean fishing experience ever.
They have the ability to customize their trips to any angling skill or specific needs. Their captain’s experience, diversity in fishing, and productivity, combined with the Caribbean flats that their prime locations offer, ensure memories that will last a lifetime.
If you are after one of the most productive and fun inshore fishing charters on the waters of Puerto Rico, hop on board a 20’ Polar Bay Boat called "Master Blaster". It also has a T-Top for shade cover for those very sunny days. This is a center console that can take up to 5 anglers per trip.
The Master Blaster comes powered by a HP Yamaha 4-stroke engine and is fully outfitted with everything you need for a productive day on the water. You will be provided with quality tackle, bait, fishing licenses, ice, water, and sodas. All you have to do is show up!
Spend your morning or afternoon exploring the inshore waters. Get your hands on Tarpon, Snook, Jack Crevalle, Snapper, Grouper, Kingfish, Barracuda, and other species that patrol the reefs and the mangroves.
Bayside Fishing Charters is located at San Juan Bay Marina, just 10 minutes from the Isla Verde and right on the San Juan Bay
Charter Operator
Luis Umpierre Jr. and Luis Umpierre Sr.
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Rating summary
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+131Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
82%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
96%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Recommend this charter
84%
Caught fish
78%
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Fantastic experience
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 3, 2025
Captain Yorman was great! The fishing started slow but he never stopped trying to put us on fish. He finally found the tarpon and it was on. Worth every penny and we will definitely be back next time we are in San Juan!
Captain Yorman was great! The fishing started slow but he never stopped trying to put us on fish. He finally found the tarpon and it was on. Worth every penny and we will definitely be back next time we are in San Juan!
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Great captain
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 2, 2025
We fished one stop for a while and caught a few 40-50 pound tarpon. Then we fished by the fort and the view was amazing!
We fished one stop for a while and caught a few 40-50 pound tarpon. Then we fished by the fort and the view was amazing!
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Awesome Trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on November 25, 2024
We're beginners and we didn't expect to catch any fish. Luckily our captain is experienced, we end up with 1 tarpon, 1 shark and 1 bird (yes a bird steal the live bait). This is aweseome trip and our daughter had great fun! Couldn't recommend more!
We're beginners and we didn't expect to catch any fish. Luckily our captain is experienced, we end up with 1 tarpon, 1 shark and 1 bird (yes a bird steal the live bait). This is aweseome trip and our daughter had great fun! Couldn't recommend more!
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March fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 4, 2025
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Fishing with Luis
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 11, 2024
FAQs about Bayside Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Bayside Fishing Charters?
Bayside Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $400 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Bayside Fishing Charters?
When you book a trip with Bayside Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Bayside Fishing Charters?
Trips booked with Bayside Fishing Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (If available)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Drinks (Water, sodas)
- Fishing License
- Fly Fishing Equipment (If Available. Must coordinate in advance)
What types of fishing does Bayside Fishing Charters offer?
Bayside Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing (Depending on weather conditions)
- Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Bayside Fishing Charters offer?
Bayside Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Bayside Fishing Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Bayside Fishing Charters include:
- Barracuda (Great)
- Jack Crevalle
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Snook
- Tarpon
Your operator
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Luis Umpierre Jr. is a USCG-certified captain with great professional skills. He employs over 20 years of fishing experience to make your trip unforgettable, whether you are a novice angler looking to catch your first big fish or an expert looking for a Caribbean trophy fish of a lifetime. Capt. Luis is knowledgeable in a variety of fishing techniques and targets a diverse range of inshore game fish and offshore species. His father, Captain Luis Umpierre Sr., is a former president of the Puerto Rico Sport Fishing Association and a director of over 20 successful tournaments around the island. Capt. Luis Umpierre Sr. has over 4 decades of professional experience. Captain Kevin, a USCG MMC certified captain, joined the Bayside Fishing Charters team a couple of years ago. Captain Kevin enjoys fishing every day and he finds himself on his free days form his full time captain job taking charter trips with us. He is a fishing addict both in inshore and offshore fishing. Captain Yorman, also a USCG MMC certified captain, recently joined Bayside Fishing Charters but has also been fishing all his life. He is originally from the west coast, where he grew up in the fishing industry since little. Captain Yorman enjoys his free days fishing and will put you on the fish!
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Depending on weather conditions
Backcountry Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
If available
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water, sodas
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment
If Available. Must coordinate in advance
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
Minimum age is 3, life jackets supplied
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory
Tarpon, Snook, Jacks
How you can pay
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in San Juan right now
Barracuda (Great)
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
Tarpon