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: 1 day 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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Michael S.
Lakeville, MN
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with Captain Rafa

VERIFIED   Half Day Sunset Fishing Trip on December 23, 2021
Great afternoon with Captain Rafa.ย  He found us the great fishing spots, particularly toward the end of the day as sunset...
Michael S. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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Craig M.
Geneva, IL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 14, 2021
Captain knew what he was doing.
Craig M. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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Kirkland V.
Puerto Rico
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day Trip with Captain Rafa

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (1โ€“4 people) on October 23, 2020
A really good day. Rafa is an excellent guide and a good guy. I am looking forward to next time.
Kirkland V. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico โ€“ 20โ€™
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Zev R.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Rafael

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on February 16, 2024
Captain Rafa was very quiet most of the trip but talked more at the end. He is very focused on getting fish. We only caught...
Zev R. does not recommend Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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Michael F.
Arnold, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

December fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Sunset Fishing Trip on December 4, 2020
What a great trip. Could not have asked for a better time.
Michael F. recommends Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22โ€™
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