Captain
Rafael Vega

Member since January 2014 San Juan, Puerto Rico
Background
I love fishing, I live to fish, and I fish for a living. Join me for an amazing adventure!
Techniques
Live bait, dead bait, lures and Fly Fishing Live bait is our #1 option, depending on the weather conditions and climate conditions.

Hey, I'm Captain Rafael Vega

San Juan, Puerto Rico
Background
I love fishing, I live to fish, and I fish for a living. Join me for an amazing adventure!
Techniques
Live bait, dead bait, lures and Fly Fishing Live bait is our #1 option, depending on the weather conditions and climate conditions.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(10 reviews)
San Juan
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $375
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(246 reviews)
San Juan
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $130

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 256 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (305)
Great fishing
Great fishing
Captain Rafa finds the Tarpon
+302
Angler rating
224
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
89%
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Chris M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Very enjoyable fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Sunset Fishing Trip on December 28, 2024
Capt. Rafa was a great choice for me and my 8 year old son. We caught as many tarpon as we could, bringing each one on the...
Chris M. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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Tim N.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Rafa is top notch

VERIFIED   Half Day Sunset Fishing Trip on July 2, 2024
Captain Rafa knows how to find the tarpon. We were sitting on top of them most of the day although they just were not on the...
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Kevin S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun morning fishing.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 4, 2025
Capt Rafa was very enjoyable to spend a morning with.ย  He had great knowledge of the locale and tarpon.ย  He was...
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Douglas H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Rafa finds the Tarpon

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 27, 2025
Rafa is an experienced, confident, and patient captain who is one with the tarpon.ย  Go with him for a great time and you wonโ€™t...
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Jason M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Thumbs up. Great

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 18, 2025
Great trip, great guide.ย  Caught fish. Everything was wonderful.
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