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
265
Reviews
9
Fishing Reports
Verified

My Charter Listings

Go Tarpon Puerto Rico โ€“ 20โ€™

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(11 reviews)
Angler's choice
San Juan
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Trips from US $400

Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(254 reviews)
Angler's choice
San Juan
 Last booking: 5 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $145

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 265 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (317)
Fishing with Rafael
captain rafa vega was great!
captain rafa vega was great!
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Angler rating
232
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
89%
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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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Kristin D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain rafa vega was great!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Sunset Fishing Trip on January 14, 2026
rafeal was great. made sure we caught something even though it was a slow day for everyone that day. very patient with me being...
Kristin D. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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Lori B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Sunset Fishing Trip on January 5, 2026
Enjoyed time on the water and the catch. Captain Vega was great .
Lori B. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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Brian G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Definitely worth it

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on January 11, 2026
Highly recommend this trip.
Brian G. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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Gino G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Biggest Tarpon Iโ€™ve ever caught

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 27, 2025
Our trip was great! We did a 4 hour 6am charter. Got to catch the sunrise and then a fair bit of Tarpon! 30-40lbs were the...
Gino G. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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