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: 6 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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Todd S.
Russell, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 9, 2023
Captain Rafa worked hard to put us on fish. Conditions were tough but we were able to catch fish. Great time on the water.
Todd S. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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Russell D.
Boca Raton, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt Rafa Vega

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 28, 2023
Great experience in a beautiful Lagoon with; highly knowledgeable and helpful guide / educator to take back home.
Russell D. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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Thomas R.
Baltimore, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with captain Rafa

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 7, 2023
Really enjoyed our time with Captain Rafa.ย  We hooked a 65 lb tarpon and amazing fight.ย  He works really hard to put you...
Thomas R. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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Matt F.
Annapolis, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Worked crazy hard to get us fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Sunset Fishing Trip on February 14, 2023
I will fish with him again on our next trip back, he work like a crazy man on a mission to find us our fish
Matt F. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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James B.
West Chester, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day with Capt. Rafa

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on January 15, 2023
We had a blast.ย  Highly recommend.ย  Capt. Rafa was great, very knowledgeable and his boat and equipment we all top notch.
James B. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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