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
257
Reviews
8
Fishing Reports
Verified

My Charter Listings

Go Tarpon Puerto Rico โ€“ 20โ€™

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

Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(247 reviews)
Angler's choice
San Juan
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $145

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 257 reviews
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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
225
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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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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...
Kevin S. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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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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Brian T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Rafael

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on June 20, 2025
Brian T. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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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...
Douglas H. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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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.
Jason M. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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