Charter Operator
Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR

Member since January 2015 San Juan, Puerto Rico
Background
Backwater Tarpon PR fishing charters is currently the biggest fishing charter company in Puerto Rico. We have a 5 boat fleet with full permits, insurance & governments endorsements. We have 9 full time guides in our company, all them are fully bilingual & kiddos friendly. In combine we complete over 2,000 trips per year. We can work with groups up to 30 people between our five boats. If you want to hit the water with the pros' say no more & book with us. "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
Backwater Tarpon PR fishing charters is currently the biggest fishing charter company in Puerto Rico. We have a 5 boat fleet with full permits, insurance & governments endorsements. We have 9 full time guides in our company, all them are fully bilingual & kiddos friendly. In combine we complete over 2,000 trips per year. We can work with groups up to 30 people between our five boats. If you want to hit the water with the pros' say no more & book with us. "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
(554 reviews)
San Juan
 Last booking: 15 minutes ago
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Trips from US $289
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(49 reviews)
Carolina
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Trips from US $350
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(27 reviews)
San Juan
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Trips from US $385
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(291 reviews)
San Juan
 Last booking: 51 minutes ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $278
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(72 reviews)
San Juan
 Last booking: 2 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $285

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 993 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (962)
fishing trip was so good we left an hour early
Great afternoon on the water
Great afternoon on the water
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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
92%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
84%
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Michael N.
Bad
1.3 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Poor
1.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Worst trip!

VERIFIED   4hrs Night Tarpon Fishing Trip on June 17, 2025
Fishing in a public place with jet skiers only feet from the boat with lines out! Are we really gonna catch something? A complete...
Michael N. does not recommend Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
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Patrick W.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Clery

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 31, 2022
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Elaine S.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 24, 2022
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Loran I.
Orting, WA
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

2 hour trip

VERIFIED   2 hours Low Season Deal on August 31, 2022
Experience was great despite not catching any fish. Would recommend this experience to others.
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Chris G.
Mountain Brook, AL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing in San Juan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 2, 2021
Capt put us on the fish.
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