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
Luis G.
Captain
Clery M.
Captain
Jorge M.
Captain
Austin K.
Captain

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(329 reviews)
Angler's choice
San Juan
 4 bookings in the past week.
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trips from US $269
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(45 reviews)
Angler's choice
Carolina
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $365
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(19 reviews)
Angler's choice
San Juan
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $370
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(87 reviews)
Angler's choice
San Juan
 4 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $290
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(8 reviews)
Angler's choice
San Juan
 Last booking: 2 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $280

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 488 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (502)
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Angler rating
426
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
89%
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Jason M.
Atwood, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

DO IT, you won't regret.

VERIFIED   Half Day Fly Fishing Trip on June 21, 2023
Our Captain Fernando was OUTSTANDING. Put us on fish right off the bat. We caught fish steadily, both snook and tarpon. He...
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Bruce A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Clery

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 15, 2023
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Jimmie C.
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 (AM) on June 5, 2023
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Craig B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Thomas was great

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip (PM) on March 12, 2024
Our guide, Thomas, was great. Worked hard to put us on fish. Spin strip, but when an opportunity to shoot a fly for some and...
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Robert W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Fernando is all you need to know

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on December 19, 2023
Captain Fernando was awesome! Great Dude, professional, helpful, patient and very knowledgeable about the area and feeding...
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