Charter Operator
Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR

Member since January 2015 San Juan, Puerto Rico
Background
"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
Techniques
Fishing in the San Jose Lagoon is all about knowing the tides, moon phases, rain, etc. With over 15 years of experience, the captains at Backwater Tarpon Fishing Charters will do everything in their power to hook a Silver King!

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
Background
"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
Techniques
Fishing in the San Jose Lagoon is all about knowing the tides, moon phases, rain, etc. With over 15 years of experience, the captains at Backwater Tarpon Fishing Charters will do everything in their power to hook a Silver King!
Our Team
Fernando M.
Captain
Hiram A.
Captain
Miguel M.
Captain
Clery M.
Captain
Jorge M.
Captain
Austin K.
Captain
Abimael V.
Captain
Gabriel B.
Captain
Mateo S.
Captain
Cody J.
Captain
Tommy F.
Captain

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(429 reviews)
San Juan
 5 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $289
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(47 reviews)
Carolina
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(24 reviews)
San Juan
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $385
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(221 reviews)
San Juan
 Last booking: 6 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $295
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(31 reviews)
San Juan
 Last booking: 4 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $275

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 752 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (761)
I would like to thank captain Miguel for one of the best trips I've had and make it my bucket list come true catching it tarponwas polite funny knew what he was doing to help us on our first time trying to catch tarpon I will definitely come back.
Backwater Tarpon Guide Service, San Juan\u2019s Best!
Backwater Tarpon Guide Service, San Juan\u2019s Best!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
87%
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Ben A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day Fly Fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  6hrs Fly Fishing Trip (copy) on April 28, 2025
Captain Tommy was fantastic. He reached out a few days ahead and asked if we had flexibility in our plans as there were several...
Ben A. recommends Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
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Fred D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
Again I would like to thank Captain Miguel for the tarpon fishing Miguel was an excellent captain he showed us what we didnโ€™t...
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Kyle C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt. Fernando Montalvo!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on May 12, 2025
I messaged Backwater Tarpon prior to booking to make sure it would be appropriate for a very new fly fisherman. I was quickly...
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Alexander U.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

10/10 would recommend. Awesome knowledgable captain.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 31, 2025
Capt Fernando Montalvo Was awesome. Very knowledgable put me right in the fish. Hooked up to a tarpon within 15 mins. And another...
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Jason E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 28, 2025
Took my Dad out for Tarpon fishing while in Puerto Rico. My cell phone wouldnโ€™t connect so I was a little stressed when I...
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