Jose C Gonzalez
Captain

Jose C Gonzalez

San Juan, Puerto Rico
Angler's choice
500+ reviews
I have spent my whole life on and around the Atlantic Ocean. When I was young I used to spend most of my free time surfing. I then started spearfishing, and finally trolling for Dolphin. Fishing is what I like to do most in my life. Now, my favorite technique is trolling with artificial lures for White and Blue Marlin. We may also catch Wahoo, Dolphin, King Mackerel, and Sailfish.

Charter

Rating

4.9
622 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

94%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
84%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
81%
Caught fish

All reviews (622)

Showing 1 – 5 of 622 reviews
  • Nate Pumphrey
    Nate Pumphrey
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Bucket List fishing Day ! ! !

    3/4 Day Trip • 3 adults

    Incredible experience! These guys wore us out catching trophy fish. Shortly over an hour into the trip we locked onto a 200lb Blue Marlin! My son’s girlfriend (ladies first) cranked her life away on our first “fish-on”. She has not stopped talking about it. I caught a 70+ Yelllowfin Tuna and the fine folls at the Cangrejos Yacht Club at the Marina prepared and served up 3lbs of Tartare for us and provided sides and drinks after our day out. It was the most amazing day!!! We are trying to plan another trip soon. Captain and Frist Mate were exceptional! Thank you both!

    Reported catch:
    Blue Marlin
    Response from Captain

    It was my pleasure

  • Alex Camacho
    Alex Camacho
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Successful trip even in choppy sea

    3/4 Day Trip • 6 adults

    We set out knowing the sea was going to be 6-8 ft. But the boat was able to handle it with no problem and never felt unsafe. We agreed to cut the trip short, just in case the forecast changed. The Captain was completely in control at all times and made the trip as pleasant as he could. He was also very knowledgeable of the fishing area and fish patterns. He was able to spot a seaweed trail and followed it until we hooked a nice size Mahi. Made my brother's birthday worth the trip. Captain Jose was awesome as well as his deckhand Cristian who took great care of us and helped us with the rigs. Will definitely book again. Hopefully very soon!

    Response from Captain

    It was my pleasure

  • Robert Rodriguez
    Robert Rodriguez
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Bucket list fishing trip completed!

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 2 adults

    We went out with near perfect conditions. The Captain was very knowledgeable, he took time to let us know what we needed to know about the boat. He let us know that he would try his best to get us a catch, and that he did! With in the first hour we caught a good size wahoo and quickly after that another! The temperature became too much and we decided to head back in a bit early to which the captain obliged. When we were reeling in for the last time we had hooked Mahi Mahi that got off the last second but it got close enough for us to see the brilliant blue and green colors. To top off this trip the captains pointed out a whale we were able to see a Humpback whale breach the water. 10/10 recommend Captain Pepe

    Reported catch:
    Wahoo
    Response from Captain

    It was my pleasure

  • Eric Springman
    Eric Springman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2023
    7 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    great day on the water and fresh tuna for dinner

    3/4 Day Trip • 1 adult

    It was a challenging day, but Capt Jose chased down some tuna and got one to bite. We shared some freshly cleaned tuna sashimi at the dock and talked about best times to catch other fish in the area. I'll be back and will go back out with Capt Jose again. Highly recommended.

    Reported catch:
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Response from Captain

    It was my pleasure

  • Rob Guckian
    Rob Guckian
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Pepe knows what he's doing!!

    3/4 Day Trip • 6 adults

    came out hoping for a good fishing experience, and Captain Pepe and his 1st mate Chris were consummate professionals. They worked tirelessly all morning and put us on some fish!! Too much honestly. We had to give half of it away! Pepe is the man. Knowledgeable, professional and very approachable. Just a great guy. he made the whole experience that much better. We're already planning for the next trip!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Response from Captain

    It was my pleasure

Real catches shared by our community

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    Blue Water Fishing Puerto RicoSan Juan
    2 yellow fins
    Edward H.
    Edward H.
  • Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
    Blue Water Fishing Puerto RicoSan Juan
    great day on the water and fresh tuna for dinner
    Eric S.
    Eric S.
  • Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
    Blue Water Fishing Puerto RicoSan Juan
    excellent trip!
    Les B.
    Les B.
  • Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
    Blue Water Fishing Puerto RicoSan Juan
    Pepe is the best
    Paul M.
    Paul M.
  • Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
    Blue Water Fishing Puerto RicoSan Juan
    Great Trip!
    Jason M.
    Jason M.
  • Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
    Blue Water Fishing Puerto RicoSan Juan
    Pepe knows what he's doing!!
    Rob G.
    Rob G.
  • Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
    Blue Water Fishing Puerto RicoSan Juan
    Bucket List fishing Day ! ! !
    Nate P.
    Nate P.
  • Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
    Blue Water Fishing Puerto RicoSan Juan
    Great day with Capitan Pepe
    Sondra R.
    Sondra R.
  • Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
    Blue Water Fishing Puerto RicoSan Juan
    Fantastic trip.
    Fernando G.
    Fernando G.
  • Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
    Blue Water Fishing Puerto RicoSan Juan
    Fishing with Jose C
    Scott W.
    Scott W.

What's biting with Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico in San Juan

As the waters cool, the fishing scene changes up. Blue Marlin bites become less frequent, while Sailfish and Wahoo start to become the main focus. Smaller Tarpon are schooling in and around the bay.

Top catches for October