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
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
(551 reviews)
San Juan
 11 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $289
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(49 reviews)
Carolina
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(26 reviews)
San Juan
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $385
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(288 reviews)
San Juan
 Last booking: 30 minutes ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $278
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(71 reviews)
San Juan
 6 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $285

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 985 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (961)
Great afternoon on the water
Great afternoon on the water
amazing trip
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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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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   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...
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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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Jesse S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent Terip!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on September 19, 2025
Mateo was excellent and put us all on tarpon. Not only did we get tarpon, but they were the biggest fish any of us had ever...
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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   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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