Captain
Rafael Rosas

Member since December 2025 Cabo Rojo, 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

Cabo Rojo, 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
(14 reviews)
Cabo Rojo
 Last booking: 2 hours ago
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (25)
February fishing trip
February fishing trip
A Highlight of Our First Trip to Puerto Rico
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Larry S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A Highlight of Our First Trip to Puerto Rico

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Reef Fishing on February 15, 2026
Our 5-hour charter with Captain Rafael in Cabo Rojo was truly one of the highlights of our first trip to Puerto Rico. Rafael...
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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
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AMAZING EXPERIENCE!

VERIFIED   4 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
Overall

Great Excursion!

VERIFIED   6 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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Michelle E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Joseph N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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1st time tarpon fishing home run!

VERIFIED   Tarpon Fishing Trip on January 28, 2026
1st time tarpon fishing and we went 3 for 6 landed a 60pder first 20โ€™s second and mid 60s for third fish. Captain Rafael...
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