Captain
David Baez Domenech

Member since February 2022 San Juan, Puerto Rico
Background
Capt. David started fishing when he was a boy. He used to fish near the rivers and streams close to his home in San Juan, Puerto Rico. At the age of 13, he started kayaking and tube fishing in the urban waters of the San José and Torrecillas lagoons with some of his best friends who are now also proficient Tarpon guides. This experience led Capt. David to consider becoming a fishing guide. He has since been guiding for over 15 years for different renowned companies. The captain is well-known for his hard work on the Tarpon grounds. He will use all his skills to get you the perfect shot at the fish every time.
Techniques
Capt. David likes fly fishing and live bait fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain David Baez Domenech

San Juan, Puerto Rico
Background
Capt. David started fishing when he was a boy. He used to fish near the rivers and streams close to his home in San Juan, Puerto Rico. At the age of 13, he started kayaking and tube fishing in the urban waters of the San José and Torrecillas lagoons with some of his best friends who are now also proficient Tarpon guides. This experience led Capt. David to consider becoming a fishing guide. He has since been guiding for over 15 years for different renowned companies. The captain is well-known for his hard work on the Tarpon grounds. He will use all his skills to get you the perfect shot at the fish every time.
Techniques
Capt. David likes fly fishing and live bait fishing.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(171 reviews)
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San Juan
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $355
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(32 reviews)
Angler's choice
San Juan
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $355

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 203 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
93%
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ANTHONY H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain David was fantastic!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Light Tackle (PM) on July 25, 2025
He knew his stuff, knew what to use, where to go. He was on time. Friendly. Respectful. Funny. It was like fishing with a family...
ANTHONY H. recommends Tight Lines Fishing Puerto Rico
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Leslie S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time with Captain David

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Inshore Fishing on May 26, 2025
Windy! A few showers. Close jetskis. Nothing deterred Captain David from maximum effort in putting us on some fish. Started...
Leslie S. recommends Tight Lines PR- Inshore Fishing
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David S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Great captain

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Fly Fishing (AM) on December 23, 2025
Would have loved to have tried more locationโ€™s than we did ,ย  but no one did well on the the water that day
David S. recommends Tight Lines Fishing Puerto Rico
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Robert L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Pleasant wxperience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Light Tackle (PM) on January 20, 2025
Captain Dave was great! Very personable and got to the fishing spots quickly. first time for us going for Tarpon- hooked a...
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Kevin J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Tarpon Time!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Light Tackle (AM) on November 9, 2025
Cant wait to get back and fish PR with Capt. David. Awesome trip. its a MUST for Tarpon.
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