San Juan Fishing Charters

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San Juan: 43 fishing charters available
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in San Juan

According to customer reviews, some of the most popular fishing charters in San Juan are: Full list of top fishing charters in San Juan

The average price for a private 4 hour San Juan fishing trip is US $483, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $882 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Fishing charters in San Juan that received great reviews from families are:

The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in San Juan are:

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Many fishing charters in San Juan provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in San Juan are:

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Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in San Juan are:
  • 2-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $276
  • 4-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $453
  • 6-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $571
  • 8-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $1,000
  • 12-hour fishing trips โ€“ US $2,000

Fishing in San Juan

There are few capital cities better located for getting you on the water than San Juan, Puerto Rico. Waves crash into the beaches right in the heart of downtown, while the city’s eponymous bay gives you immediate access to a prized inshore fishery. Whatever you’re looking for, one of the numerous San Juan fishing charters has sure got it!
 
Just 75 miles out, the Atlantic reaches its deepest, and the Yucatan current means that migratory fish get pulled right up to shore. Take advantage of the chance to go after Blue and White Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, and many more within just five miles of the coast!
 
However, there’s much more to fishing in San Juan than just pelagic species. The city is a year-round home to one of the most sought-after inshore fish in the world – Tarpon. These acrobatic creatures rub shoulders with Snook, Jack Crevalle, Snappers, and Barracuda, meaning you’re sure to find something biting whenever you come.
 
With such a rich fishery on the city’s doorstep, San Juan fishing charters can be as long or as short as you want. Families and beginners should try half day trips in the calmer waters inshore. And, while that’s enough to land at least one bite offshore, more experienced anglers will want to spend a full day fishing. 
 

Rules & Regulations

Fishing aboard a charter boat will mean that you won’t need to worry about a license, as your captain will have you covered. Your professional guide will also keep you informed of all rules and regulations, including making sure that you release all Tarpon and Billfish.
 
San Juan
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Based on 28446 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

San Juan Fishing Seasons

January

January is a popular time for vacationers escaping the cold on the mainland. Enjoy grappling with monster Tarpon in the backwaters and bays and finish your day at the vibrant San Sebastian Street Festival.

February

Peak tourist season continues in February, San Juan's dryest month. The great Tarpon bite continues, while you'll find plenty of Mahi Mahi and Yellowfin Tuna, amnong many more offshore.

March

Temperatures rise slightly, averaging from 72 to 82 degrees. Offshore, Tuna and Mahi Mahi are biting well around the FADs, while King Mackerel starts to invade the bay. Meanwhile, the Silver King is still on top form.

April

The peak tourist season starts to come to an end, although the weather is still very dry and pleasant. Temperatures remain about the same as they were in March, and the White Marlin bite picks up.

May

The slower tourist season means that smart anglers can find some good deals in local hotels. The Marlin bite is getting better and better, while King Mackerel, Tarpon, and Snook are all biting in the bay.

June

June in San Juan is hot, but there's plenty going on in town and on the seas to make it worth it. Marlin numbers are picking up: this is the best time to target White Marlin, while Blues are getting increasingly good.

July

In a fortuitous time for blue water anglers, as peak Marlin fishing season coincides with the low tourist season in San Juan. Focus on catching a Billfish slam without having to spend more than the odds on a hotel.

August

August is the hottest month of the year in San Juan. The weather is humid, but sea breezes can make you forget about that – especially if you have a Blue Marlin on the end of your line. Multiple hookups are the norm!

September

September in San Juan means one thing – the International Billfish Tournament of Club Nautico de San Juan. One of the top Billfish tournaments in the world, it really is not something you want to miss.

October

As the waters cool, the fishing scene changes up. Blue Marlin bites become less frequent, while Sailfish and Wahoo start to become the main focus. Smaller Tarpon are schooling in and around the bay.

November

November is San Juan's rainiest month, but don't let that put you off. This city is famous for its year-round fishery, after all. With Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, and Wahoo on the cards – it's certainly worth a visit.

December

As rainy November moves into December, the days become sunnier and slightly cooler (we're talking average highs of 'only' 82ºF). Check out the FADs for Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo, and Yellowfin Tuna.

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What anglers said about fishing in San Juan

Tarpon fishing is a waiting game. First time tarpon fishers should bring their patience!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tarpon fishing is a waiting game. First time tarpon fishers should bring their patience!
Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23
Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23
First time Inshore fishing, wasn't sure what to expect but it was great. Relaxing and calm waters. Wish we would have allowed ourselves more time to travel the San Juan traffic to get to the marina (took almost 2 times longer than google maps predicted due to traffic). Make sure you eat something before the trip. Be prepared with sunscreen and make sure you bring sunglasses and a hat.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
First time Inshore fishing, wasn't sure what to expect but it was great. Relaxing and calm waters. Wish we would have allowed ourselves more time to travel the San Juan traffic to get to the marina (took almost 2 times longer than google maps predicted due to traffic). Make sure you eat something before the trip. Be prepared with sunscreen and make sure you bring sunglasses and a hat.
Bayside Fishing Charters
Bayside Fishing Charters
No restroom on board so female passengers should plan ahead for a 4 hour trip. Some bugs at night (mosquitoes) but crew provided bug spray and they only last about 20 mins at dusk. Perfect trip in inland waters with light to calm wave activity (no motion sickness.). Bring a snack and enjoy!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
No restroom on board so female passengers should plan ahead for a 4 hour trip. Some bugs at night (mosquitoes) but crew provided bug spray and they only last about 20 mins at dusk. Perfect trip in inland waters with light to calm wave activity (no motion sickness.). Bring a snack and enjoy!!
SuFishNSea Charters
SuFishNSea Charters
Not the biggest fish but certainly a lot of fish with an experienced Captain
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Not the biggest fish but certainly a lot of fish with an experienced Captain
SuFishNSea Charters
SuFishNSea Charters
We were first time fishers. Captain Louis is a very good teacher, explained exactly wat to do when a fish bites. We got 3 out of 3 catches
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We were first time fishers. Captain Louis is a very good teacher, explained exactly wat to do when a fish bites. We got 3 out of 3 catches
SuFishNSea Charters
SuFishNSea Charters
They said it had been a tough few weeks. Mid Feb might just be a bad time.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
They said it had been a tough few weeks. Mid Feb might just be a bad time.
Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
Go with Luis let him show you all fishing in Puerto Rico has to offer. Heโ€™s the only guy we will use from now on!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go with Luis let him show you all fishing in Puerto Rico has to offer. Heโ€™s the only guy we will use from now on!!
SuFishNSea Charters
SuFishNSea Charters
Give yourself a long enough trip to hook up multiple time. Tarpon are very allusive.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Give yourself a long enough trip to hook up multiple time. Tarpon are very allusive.
Backwater Tarpon & Snook Fishing
Backwater Tarpon & Snook Fishing
I would definitely book at least 4 hours as the captain sometimes needs time to find the fish.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
I would definitely book at least 4 hours as the captain sometimes needs time to find the fish.
Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23
Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23
Theyโ€™re always biting if youโ€™re fishing for the right species at the right time and right place.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Theyโ€™re always biting if youโ€™re fishing for the right species at the right time and right place.
Double Hook Charters
Double Hook Charters
We fished in the afternoon. Sunscreen was needed, but not bug spray. Fish were biting. It was great.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We fished in the afternoon. Sunscreen was needed, but not bug spray. Fish were biting. It was great.
Reel Addiction PR
Reel Addiction PR
Be prepared for weather. Sun and possible rain. And talk with the captain of your expectations.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared for weather. Sun and possible rain. And talk with the captain of your expectations.
SuFishNSea Charters
SuFishNSea Charters
Go with Clery! This was our first time to San Juan, the fishing exceeded our expectations!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go with Clery! This was our first time to San Juan, the fishing exceeded our expectations!
Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
Remember, itโ€™s fishing and no one can control the fish. Show up prepared with suggested items. Be patient and take direction from your captain, they all spend thousands of hours a year on the water and are experts in their craft.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Remember, itโ€™s fishing and no one can control the fish. Show up prepared with suggested items. Be patient and take direction from your captain, they all spend thousands of hours a year on the water and are experts in their craft.
SuFishNSea Charters
SuFishNSea Charters
This is a great trip for families and those not wanting to go offshore. Very calm waters, very relaxing. However, fish are big, exciting and a lot of fun to catch. Even the most experienced will enjoy this trip. This is a perfect all around trip for everyone.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This is a great trip for families and those not wanting to go offshore. Very calm waters, very relaxing. However, fish are big, exciting and a lot of fun to catch. Even the most experienced will enjoy this trip. This is a perfect all around trip for everyone.
SuFishNSea Charters
SuFishNSea Charters
Bring sunscreen and sun shirts. Always a good idea to bring your preferred snacks/food.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring sunscreen and sun shirts. Always a good idea to bring your preferred snacks/food.
Extreme Fishing Puerto Rico
Extreme Fishing Puerto Rico
Go to Luis. He was awesome. It was a little slow at first but it got exciting after a while.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go to Luis. He was awesome. It was a little slow at first but it got exciting after a while.
Grillofishing Charters
Grillofishing Charters
Great time strongly recommend we have fished many locations. This was an amazing trip.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great time strongly recommend we have fished many locations. This was an amazing trip.
Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23
Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23
Make sure your captain knows what theyโ€™re doing! My son and I are boaters and good local knowledge of the exit and return from the harbor area is essential. Ours worked it perfectly despite conditions of deep ocean swells between 8-10 feet. During lunch afterwards we saw a boat nearly hit the rocks.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure your captain knows what theyโ€™re doing! My son and I are boaters and good local knowledge of the exit and return from the harbor area is essential. Ours worked it perfectly despite conditions of deep ocean swells between 8-10 feet. During lunch afterwards we saw a boat nearly hit the rocks.
Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
Follow instructions to meeting location carefully. Uber and maps don't always recognize the dock location.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Follow instructions to meeting location carefully. Uber and maps don't always recognize the dock location.
Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR

How did anglers rate fishing charters in San Juan?

SuFishNSea Charters
SuFishNSea Charters
Fishing charter in San Juan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(153 reviews)
We spent the afternoon with Captain Luis fishing. It was so fun and he was a tremendous help. Our husbands each got to reel in a fish. 100% recommend Captain Luis and the fishing tour.
Heather  H.
Heather H.
SuFishNSea Charters
SuFishNSea Charters
Fishing charter in San Juan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(153 reviews)
Great afternoon fishing with Captain Luis! Tons of bites with 2.5 catches, amazing first time fishing for tarpon. Captain knew exactly what he was doing, highly recommend and we will book again next time we come back!
Elizabeth  L.
Elizabeth L.
Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
Fishing charter in San Juan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(400 reviews)
Great time and a wide variety of fish. A must do when in Puerto Rico!!!!! Captain Pepe and crew were fantastic!!
Joshua  C.
Joshua C.
Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
Fishing charter in San Juan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(329 reviews)
We had a great 4 hour morning trip with Captain Fernando!! We had one up to the boat that shook off and missed at least 8 or 9 others. Sometimes the fish win and thatโ€™s part of the game. Capt. Fernando was informative and enjoyed with us the entire trips! Parker, Dean and I all enjoyed ourselves and learned a lot! Thanks again
Nick  D.
Nick D.
Marine Life
Marine Life
Fishing charter in San Juan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(13 reviews)
The captain was accommodating with life jackets and drinks. He kept us informed and brought us to a beautiful beach where we got out the boat for a swim. We caught fish and saw dolphins. Highly recommend!!!
Samantha  C.
Samantha C.
Bayside Fishing Charters
Bayside Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in San Juan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(153 reviews)
Fishing with Yorman was great! We boated 5 fish, tarpon, snook, barracuda, ladyfish and an out of place grouper. Lost 4 other nice fish. Had a great time.
Michael  M.
Michael M.
SuFishNSea Charters
SuFishNSea Charters
Fishing charter in San Juan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(153 reviews)
Captain Luis did a great job finding fish throughout the day. He has a great attitude and made everyone feel welcome aboard the boat
Craig  R.
Craig R.
Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
Fishing charter in San Juan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(329 reviews)
The guide was great ,we caught one fish called tarpan , The guide knew everything you need to know about fishing and boating. His name was Hugo , he deserves a raise, his boat boat was clean ,Fast and perfect for three people including Hugo. Hugo spoke great English and was very friendly.I recommend this a lot
Kirsti  B.
Kirsti B.
SuFishNSea Charters
SuFishNSea Charters
Fishing charter in San Juan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(153 reviews)
Great 6 hours trip, professional captain, clean, comfortable boat, good quality fishing equipment. We have caught 5 tarpons from 15 pounds and the largest was 90-100 lbs per captain.
Eugene  U.
Eugene U.
Tight Lines Fishing Puerto Rico
Tight Lines Fishing Puerto Rico
Fishing charter in San Juan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(123 reviews)
We only caught a handful of fish but boated a nice tarpon and a nice snook. He was great with the kids before during and after the catch. Had a plan and executed it. Would go with him again.
Kerry  A.  M.
Kerry A. M.
Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
Fishing charter in San Juan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(329 reviews)
From Boston to PR - amazing trip. Fernando was Top Notch. Pulled in a 100 lb tarpon. Amazing day on the water. Highly Highly recommend.
William  W.
William W.
Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
Fishing charter in San Juan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(400 reviews)
Many thanks to captain Pepe and Manuel for a great day on the water. Real professionals! Clear instructions, worked hard to get us fish! Friendly and fun! Weโ€™ll be back!!
Dee  D.  M.
Dee D. M.
Tight Lines Fishing Puerto Rico
Tight Lines Fishing Puerto Rico
Fishing charter in San Juan
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(123 reviews)
Dave was very helpful with pre trip communications. The trip was spectacular and the captain was very knowledgeable. The local information he provided was a great help to enjoying the remainder of our stay. Very down to earth and friendly.
Pat  M.
Pat M.
Grillofishing Charters
Grillofishing Charters
Fishing charter in San Juan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(49 reviews)
Awesome instructor, very personable. Able to enjoy as a boating trip to see the sights and fish at the same time! Highly recommend
Nicole  W.
Nicole W.
Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
Fishing charter in San Juan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(400 reviews)
It sounded like the fish haven't been biting for a while but we were able to hook 2 nice looking Mahi's. Great job guys!
Brian  R.
Brian R.
Grillofishing Charters
Grillofishing Charters
Fishing charter in San Juan
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(49 reviews)
Capt. Luis worked hard to find fish. We hooked a good one that a Black Tip Shark stole๐Ÿ˜† And a large King Fish that will be dinner for eight. All had a great time.
Wesley  L.
Wesley L.
Reel Addiction PR
Reel Addiction PR
Fishing charter in San Juan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(50 reviews)
Looking for an easy day catching tarpon and snook passively? great trip for a chill fishing day. No rough water, no 1 hr boat ride out to the fish. Fishing in 10 minutes and fish are active year round.
Luke  R.
Luke R.
SuFishNSea Charters
SuFishNSea Charters
Fishing charter in San Juan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(153 reviews)
My son and I both landed our first tarpon ever on a 4 hour afternoon trip. We learned a ton about tarpon and the area. Could not have imagined a better afternoon. A trip we will both remember for the rest of our lives. Thanks again
Patrick  I.
Patrick I.
SuFishNSea Charters
SuFishNSea Charters
Fishing charter in San Juan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(153 reviews)
We took a 4 hour trip and didn't even need to move beyond the first spot Captain Luis chose. We caught three progressively larger tarpon at 15-20 pounds, 30 pounds and 40 pounds. It was the highlight of our vacation and was a great time for all of us, including two teenagers! Luis was so friendly, patient and helpful. We will, without a doubt, book again should we ever return. Worth every penny! Thank you, Captain Luis!
Amanda  M.
Amanda M.
Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
Fishing charter in San Juan
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(400 reviews)
We had a fun trip today. Unfortunately we didn't catch big fish, but we're able to get some Barracuda. Everything met my expectations. It's called fishing not catching.
Eric  P.
Eric P.

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