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
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
(528 reviews)
San Juan
 Last booking: 6 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $289
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(49 reviews)
Carolina
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(25 reviews)
San Juan
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $385
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(281 reviews)
San Juan
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $295
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(60 reviews)
San Juan
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $285

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 943 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
85%
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Gloria W.
Melfa, VA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day AM trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 21, 2022
We had a beautiful morning to go fishing. Although the tarpon were evasive we had numerous bites, saw a couple jump. Would...
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Mark R.
Cottonwood, AZ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip captain David

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 30, 2021
Our captain was so knowledgeable on where to fish and so much fun it would not have mattered if we caught fish or not it would...
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Randy P.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip w/ Captain Cleary

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 17, 2021
If there were six stars I would give them!! Excellent captain and a great morning on the water. I caught a 90in tarpon, smaller...
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Ken P.
Bad
2.0 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

No fish

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 12, 2025
I understand itโ€™s fishing but we hooked up with two tarpon on a 3/4 day trip
Ken P. does not recommend Backwater Fly Fishing Charters
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Ben W.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 11, 2024
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