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
(463 reviews)
San Juan
 11 bookings in the past week.
 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
(246 reviews)
San Juan
 5 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $295
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(45 reviews)
San Juan
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $275

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 826 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (844)
Wedding Day trip for the boys
Wedding Day trip for the boys
July fishing trip
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Angler rating
714
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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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Brian L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  2 hours special deal AM on July 21, 2025
Our family had a great time fishing with Captain Abi! With his guidance, we were able to not only catch a monster 80lbs tarpon...
Brian L. recommends Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23
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Melissa D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Clery

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Tarpon Fishing (AM) on July 19, 2025
Excellent day of fishing! Would recommend 10/10!! Our captain Alex placed us in a prime spot that gave us all an opportunity...
Melissa D. recommends Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23
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Hunter H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Clery

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Tarpon Fishing PM on March 10, 2025
Went tarpon fishing with captain Fernando with 5 of my buddies on spring break and couldnโ€™t ask for a better time. He was...
Hunter H. recommends Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23
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Jessica C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain!

VERIFIED   2 hours special deal (copy) (copy) on March 9, 2025
Captain Fernando was amazing! He reached out the day before and let us know the tides and water conditions were going to be...
Jessica C. recommends Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23
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Andy C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

120 Pound Tarpon - March 11th

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 8, 2025
Went w/ Capitan F. after rescheduling Tues. morning from Sat. We jumped two sizable tarpon over three hours, one solid ten...
Andy C. recommends Backwater Tarpon & Snook Fishing
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