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
(256 reviews)
Angler's choice
San Juan
 Last booking: 3 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $145

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 268 reviews
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
234
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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...
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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   NEW  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....
Bryar H. 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...
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Trevor W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

February fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on February 5, 2026
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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   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...
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