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

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(341 reviews)
San Juan
trips from US $269
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(47 reviews)
Carolina
trips from US $350
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(19 reviews)
San Juan
trips from US $370
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(9 reviews)
San Juan
trips from US $280

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 515 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (512)
Exactly what we were looking for
Awesome Captain
Awesome Captain
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Angler rating
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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
88%
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Maki U.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing boat tour and Fernando the Captain was amazing!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Tarpon Fishing (PM) on March 18, 2024
We had an afternoon trip in the red mangrove lagoon, and Captain Fernando catered the whole trip for our inquisitive 7 year...
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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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Curtis N.
Livonia, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day with Luis

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 28, 2023
Had an awesome day fishing with Captain Luis.ย  He was kind, knowledgeable and put us right on the tarpon.ย  Taught us the...
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Donelle B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun day on the bay

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Tarpon Fishing on March 24, 2024
We caught three tarpon. The fish werenโ€™t biting. Would have liked to catch more tarpon but thatโ€™s how it goes with fishing....
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Sheila P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

100+ lb tarpon on in the first 15 min

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 4, 2024
My husband and son, 24 yr old, had an amazing time! They are avid fresh water fishermen in MN,ย  my husband was a fishing guide...
Sheila P. recommends Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
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