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!

Hey, we're Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR

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
(455 reviews)
San Juan
 Last booking: 3 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $289
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(48 reviews)
Carolina
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(24 reviews)
San Juan
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $385
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(235 reviews)
San Juan
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $295
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(41 reviews)
San Juan
 Last booking: 2 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $275

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 803 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (807)
Got us our Tarpon
Great experience
Great experience
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Angler rating
692
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
86%
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Raymond F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

2 Hour Tarpon Charter

VERIFIED   NEW  2 hours Low Season Deal (copy) on July 5, 2025
Captain Gabi was awesome. Tarpon fishing is different then our past charters because essentially your putting out 5 rods with...
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Brian B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a great time with Miguel!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Tarpon Fishing on June 11, 2025
Me and my 11yr old son had the opportunity June 2025 to go out with Miguel on a few trips. Had a great time and caught...
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Fischer K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing Trip Fun

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on June 12, 2025
My lady and I came to San Juan on a cruise and had a great time fishing with Alex while we were there. He was great...
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Caitlynn M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Abi was AMAZING!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Trip (Noon) on June 24, 2025
My boyfriend and I went fishing on our last day in Puerto Rico, and were lucky enough to have Captain Abi. He was so attentive,...
Caitlynn M. recommends Backwater Tarpon & Snook Fishing
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Troy F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The Captain was Great!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Tarpon Fishing (AM) on June 5, 2025
We caught one Tarpon (approx. 40 lbs), and a bunch of smalls (mangrove snappers and a poagie). The captain told us on the way...
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