San Juan Tarpon Fishing Charters
San Juan Tarpon Fishing Charters
Best Tarpon Fishing Charters in San Juan
Best Tarpon Fishing Charters in San Juan
Tarpon Fishing in San Juan
Tarpon Fishing in San Juan
- Size 25 to 80lbs
- Food Value None
- Game Qualities Excellent
- Habitats Inshore, Flats, Backcountry
(Megalops atlanticus)
San Juan is the hottest tarpon fishery outside of the US. School size fish are present in the Torrecilla and San Jose lagoons year round, while the big kings make their appearance in February and hang around until mid-May, only to return for an encore later on, in October. What's attractive about these, otherwise shallow, waters are huge holes left behind as remnants of dredging in the 60's. These host ledges and less warm water for the fish to hide out during the hotter months.
Tarpon don't grow as much here as they do in the US waters, seeing as a catch above 100lbs is considered a trophy, but the summer and fall migrations do produce larger fish.
You should go after the kings either early in the morning or after sunset. Morning trips will be most productive on live bait, but you can use soft plastic lures as a substitute any time. After heavy rains, the waters will be muddy, so the artificial alternative will be a better choice.
San Juan Tarpon Fishing Seasons
San Juan Tarpon Fishing Seasons
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Seasonality
Tarpon fishing in San Juan varies moderately throughout the year. High season is January to May. Low season is July to September. There is no closed season.
San Juan
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What anglers said about Tarpon Fishing in San Juan
What anglers said about Tarpon Fishing in San Juan
We normally donโt expect much when itโs mid afternoon, but Capt Luis took us to a place where they were definitely biting. Great experience.
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We normally donโt expect much when itโs mid afternoon, but Capt Luis took us to a place where they were definitely biting. Great experience.
SuFishNSea Charters
Great friendly crew right on point excellent and helping every step of the way
5.0
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Great friendly crew right on point excellent and helping every step of the way
Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
Set low expectations and be positive and youโll have a good time and might even get lucky and enjoy your catch much more and enjoy fishing and accept failure is inevitable persistence is key!
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Set low expectations and be positive and youโll have a good time and might even get lucky and enjoy your catch much more and enjoy fishing and accept failure is inevitable persistence is key!
SuFishNSea Charters
We fished today with Cody Johnson and had a fantastic time. Tarpon fishing isnโt easy, but Cody did a grade A job setting us up for success and putting us in front of several massive Tarpon. Couldnโt recommend it more, these fish are no joke and donโt disappoint, they fight hard and put on show. Huge shoutout to Cody, all around great guide and someone Iโd love to fish with again someday.
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We fished today with Cody Johnson and had a fantastic time. Tarpon fishing isnโt easy, but Cody did a grade A job setting us up for success and putting us in front of several massive Tarpon. Couldnโt recommend it more, these fish are no joke and donโt disappoint, they fight hard and put on show. Huge shoutout to Cody, all around great guide and someone Iโd love to fish with again someday.
Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
Itโs just like any other fishing days, sometimes itโs good sometimes itโs bad. You just have to come in hoping for the best. And if you donโt catch anything just enjoy the view
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Itโs just like any other fishing days, sometimes itโs good sometimes itโs bad. You just have to come in hoping for the best. And if you donโt catch anything just enjoy the view
Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
Tarpon fishing is fun and challenging. Listen to your guide and follow his recommendations so that you are ready when you land on one.
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Tarpon fishing is fun and challenging. Listen to your guide and follow his recommendations so that you are ready when you land on one.
Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23
Tarpon fishing is a waiting game. First time tarpon fishers should bring their patience!
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Tarpon fishing is a waiting game. First time tarpon fishers should bring their patience!
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.
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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
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!!
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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
Not the biggest fish but certainly a lot of fish with an experienced Captain
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Not the biggest fish but certainly a lot of fish with an experienced Captain
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
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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
They said it had been a tough few weeks. Mid Feb might just be a bad time.
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They said it had been a tough few weeks. Mid Feb might just be a bad time.
Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
Go with Luis let him show you all fishing in Puerto Rico has to offer. Heโs the only guy we will use from now on!!
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Go with Luis let him show you all fishing in Puerto Rico has to offer. Heโs the only guy we will use from now on!!
SuFishNSea Charters
Give yourself a long enough trip to hook up multiple time. Tarpon are very allusive.
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Give yourself a long enough trip to hook up multiple time. Tarpon are very allusive.
Backwater Tarpon & Snook Fishing
I would definitely book at least 4 hours as the captain sometimes needs time to find the fish.
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I would definitely book at least 4 hours as the captain sometimes needs time to find the fish.
Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23
Theyโre always biting if youโre fishing for the right species at the right time and right place.
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Theyโre always biting if youโre fishing for the right species at the right time and right place.
Double Hook Charters
We fished in the afternoon. Sunscreen was needed, but not bug spray. Fish were biting. It was great.
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We fished in the afternoon. Sunscreen was needed, but not bug spray. Fish were biting. It was great.
Reel Addiction PR
Be prepared for weather. Sun and possible rain. And talk with the captain of your expectations.
5.0
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Be prepared for weather. Sun and possible rain. And talk with the captain of your expectations.
SuFishNSea Charters
Go with Clery! This was our first time to San Juan, the fishing exceeded our expectations!
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Go with Clery! This was our first time to San Juan, the fishing exceeded our expectations!
Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
Remember, itโs 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.
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Remember, itโs 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