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
(12 reviews)
Guanajibo
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Trips from US $475

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (19)
1st time tarpon fishing home run!
AMAZING EXPERIENCE!
AMAZING EXPERIENCE!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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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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Fernando G.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

December fishing trip

Full Experienceโ€“ Offshore Fishing on December 20, 2025
Had sn amazing half day offshore fishing trip. We had live bait for the yellowfins and they were everywhere!!! Make sure you...
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Jake M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Rafael

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip AM โ€“ Reef Fishing on January 9, 2026
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Chris D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great guy, fun times

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip AM โ€“ Reef Fishing on December 26, 2025
Rafael is very knowledgeable and works very hard.ย  hes doing a number of upgrades to his boat but its nicely powered to get...
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Luis R.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Rafael

December 9, 2025
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