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
 Last booking: 2 days ago
 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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Frederic L.
Galena, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Afternoon trip with Rafael

VERIFIED   Half Day Sunset Fishing Trip on December 6, 2022
I cannot say enough good things about this experience. The captain was so patient and helpful. Without the help of him and...
Frederic L. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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Patrick G.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with the one and only Rafael.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 13, 2022
This was the first time I have gone tarpon fishing and will not be my last. Rafael is the best. It took him all of 30 min to...
Patrick G. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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Jacqueline S.
Aurora, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Rafael

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 8, 2022
Coming from Colorado we have never had a chance to fish for Tarpon. Rafael was very khowledgeable and very willing to show...
Jacqueline S. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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Michael G.
Cataldo, ID
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

1/2 day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 3, 2022
Fishing was slow but Capt Rafa worked hard to get us into fish to include a little extra time.ย  We caught one and had a couple...
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Tasina H.
Denver, Colorado
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with captain Rafael

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 28, 2022
We took the 4hour, 6am fishing trip and it was beautiful. We got to see the sunrise on the water, hangout with pelicans and...
Tasina H. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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