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!
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Fishing Reports
Our Team
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My Charter Listings

Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(467 reviews)
San Juan
 Last booking: 11 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $289

Backwater II Tarpon Fishing PR

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(48 reviews)
Carolina
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350

Backwater Fly Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(24 reviews)
San Juan
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $385

Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(248 reviews)
San Juan
 4 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $295

Backwater Tarpon & Snook Fishing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(46 reviews)
San Juan
 4 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $275

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 833 reviews
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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
95%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
86%
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Tracy W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 30, 2025
This was a great fishing trip from a local charter. The boat was a little small, but it was just me and the captain so that...
Tracy W. recommends Backwater Tarpon & Snook Fishing
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Nathaniel M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wedding Day trip for the boys

VERIFIED   NEW  2 hours Low Season Deal on July 26, 2025
Wanted to hit a quick fishing trip on my brotherโ€™s wedding day and had a great time with Capt. Abi took great care of us...
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Bryan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing day!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 23, 2025
Our Captain, Adi(sp) was amazing!! He made the trip for us!! He was so personable and very engaging!! He knows his s);&!! Tarpon...
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Brian L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  2 hours special deal AM on July 21, 2025
Our family had a great time fishing with Captain Abi! With his guidance, we were able to not only catch a monster 80lbs tarpon...
Brian L. recommends Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23
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Melissa D.
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   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Tarpon Fishing (AM) on July 19, 2025
Excellent day of fishing! Would recommend 10/10!! Our captain Alex placed us in a prime spot that gave us all an opportunity...
Melissa D. recommends Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23
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