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
(10 reviews)
Angler's choice
San Juan
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $400
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(248 reviews)
Angler's choice
San Juan
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $145

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 258 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
225
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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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Rick H.
Moiese, MT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
I just did a 3/4 day trip and it was awesome.ย  We hooked 5 and got 3 in the boat, and 2 of them were beautiful hogs.ย  It...
Rick H. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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Michael L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Tarpon Fishing with Rafael Vega is a must if you go to PR!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 28, 2023
A totally unique fishing experience from someone who has fished around the world. Give this a try and enjoy it. The Tarpon...
Michael L. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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Joey F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Banger trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Sunset Fishing Trip on November 4, 2023
Trip was poggers af. Capt Raf is goated as a mug. He put me on more fish than a frat bro during rush week. Seriously though...
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Mechelle H.
Chicago, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 Day Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 12, 2023
The most fun I have ever had fishing! I canโ€™t wait to bring my family back. Captain Vega made this an amazing bucket list...
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Mike L.
North Kingstown, RI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Raphael Vega Go Tarpon

VERIFIED   Half Day Sunset Fishing Trip on February 8, 2023
Nice day on the water. Capt. Was great. Caught a few tarpon couple small snook and a mangrove snapper. As always wish they...
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