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.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(12 reviews)
Angler's choice
San Juan
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(260 reviews)
Angler's choice
San Juan
 Last booking: 4 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $145

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 272 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (322)
Great day
Great day
Great trip
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Angler rating
238
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
89%
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Lorren J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good day on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on March 18, 2026
I picked Capt. Rafa because his video seemed genuine and he seemed experinced.ย  Both turned out to be true.ย  Fishing was...
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John D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Dedicated and hardworking Captain Rafa!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (copy) on December 22, 2025
Did the four hour 7am fishing trip with Rafa. He was very personable and is a stand-up guy. Been fishing this lagoon his whole...
John D. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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Jacob P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on March 13, 2026
Great trip! The captain was hardworking, friendly, and very hospitable. He kept us moving for the fish and made sure everyone...
Jacob P. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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Greg P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Not Sunrise on March 2, 2026
Rafael worked his butt off trying to get fish and it paid off!
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Bryar H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Tarpon fishing

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 18, 2026
Slow day, threw tons of different baits. Saw tons on tarpon breaching the surface. Didnt see any action on the other boats....
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