Captain
Rafael Rosas

Member since December 2025 Guanajibo, Puerto Rico
Background
I’ve been a fisherman since the day I was born, growing up right in front of the beach and learning the ocean like a second language. After completing my bachelor’s and master’s degrees, I dedicated myself to commercial fishing, a career I’ve pursued for the past seven years. In 2024, I earned my USCG license and launched my own fishing charter business. Today, I operate in the same waters I’ve fished all my life, sharing with guests the true potential of the west side of Puerto Rico one of the island’s richest and most exciting fishing grounds.
Techniques
My favorite technique is trolling for hard-hitting wahoos, keeping the adrenaline high with every pass along deep blue water. I also love cutting bait and exploring deep-water reefs, targeting the big predators on those hidden structures. When winter ends, our coastline becomes a true playground—birds working everywhere and mahi mahi pushing in close. Chasing those colorful dolphinfish in bird-filled waters is one of the most exciting parts of our season. Living my whole life on these waters has also made sunset tarpon and bonefish missions one of my signature calls. I’ve been chasing these fish since I was a kid, and those evening trips

Hey, I'm Captain Rafael Rosas

Guanajibo, Puerto Rico
Background
I’ve been a fisherman since the day I was born, growing up right in front of the beach and learning the ocean like a second language. After completing my bachelor’s and master’s degrees, I dedicated myself to commercial fishing, a career I’ve pursued for the past seven years. In 2024, I earned my USCG license and launched my own fishing charter business. Today, I operate in the same waters I’ve fished all my life, sharing with guests the true potential of the west side of Puerto Rico one of the island’s richest and most exciting fishing grounds.
Techniques
My favorite technique is trolling for hard-hitting wahoos, keeping the adrenaline high with every pass along deep blue water. I also love cutting bait and exploring deep-water reefs, targeting the big predators on those hidden structures. When winter ends, our coastline becomes a true playground—birds working everywhere and mahi mahi pushing in close. Chasing those colorful dolphinfish in bird-filled waters is one of the most exciting parts of our season. Living my whole life on these waters has also made sunset tarpon and bonefish missions one of my signature calls. I’ve been chasing these fish since I was a kid, and those evening trips

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(11 reviews)
Guanajibo
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Trips from US $475

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (18)
AMAZING EXPERIENCE!
AMAZING EXPERIENCE!
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Michael G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

AMAZING EXPERIENCE!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hours Sunset Reef Fishing Trip on January 7, 2026
We did the 3 hour sunset excursion with Captain Raphael and it was more than Iโ€™d hoped for! I was able to help my children...
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Rebecca F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Excursion!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Reef Fishing on December 28, 2025
My son and father had an amazing time on this fishing trip! The Captain is incredibly hard-working, knowledgeable, and passionate...
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Meghan C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great fishing trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip AM โ€“ Reef Fishing on January 21, 2026
we had a great time on our trip. We did a morning 3 hour trip and caught 3 fish. Our captain was so nice and had a lot of information...
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Michelle E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nighttime Fishing on Christmas Day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Night Fishing on December 25, 2025
What is it they say about fishing??? - a bad day fishing is still better than a good day at work, lol! That is absolutely true!...
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Mike C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip AM โ€“ Reef Fishing on December 27, 2025
Did a morning trip with Rafael. Brought my two teenage sons.ย  He was very knowledgeable of the area, helped us catch fish...
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