Santiago Javier Aldrey
Captain

Santiago Javier Aldrey

San Juan, Puerto Rico
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Enjoy a day on the beautiful backcountry waters of Puerto Rico and have fun fishing with Captain Santiago Javier. He's set to help you create unforgettable memories on your adventure.
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Captain

Charter

Reel Addiction PR
San Juan
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $285

Rating

4.9
134 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

94%
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
90%
Caught fish

All reviews (134)

Showing 1 – 5 of 134 reviews
  • Martha Cantu
    Martha Cantu
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Tarpon Fishing Experience With Captain Javier!

    4 Hour Light Tackle Trip • 2 adults

    Captain Javier gave us an amazing fishing experience from start to finish! My husband and I both caught beautiful tarpon, and I landed my very first one—a memory I’ll never forget. Captain Javier was friendly, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. He knew exactly where to find the fish and made sure we had a successful and fun day on the water. The boat was clean, the scenery was beautiful, and we always felt safe and well taken care of. If you’re looking for an unforgettable tarpon fishing trip in Puerto Rico, I highly recommend Captain Javier. We can’t wait to fish with him again!

    Reported catch:
    Tarpon
  • Gilberto Ramos
    Gilberto Ramos
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip!!

    4 Hour Light Tackle Trip • 2 adults

    My son and I had a great morning on the water with Capt. Javier. He recommended starting at 5:30 AM to improve our chances, caught fresh bait, and worked hard the entire trip to keep us on fish. We ended up hooking 7 tarpon and landing 3, including one that was too big to bring into the boat. The ones we lost were on us, not the captain. Tarpon fishing isn't easy, but Capt. Javier put us in the right places and gave us every opportunity to be successful. The highlight of the trip was watching my son catch and release his tarpon. Those are memories we'll never forget. If you're looking for a knowledgeable guide who works hard and knows how to put clients on fish, I highly recommend Capt. Javier. We'll definitely fish with him again the next time we're in Puerto Rico. Gilberto

    Reported catch:
    Tarpon
    Response from Captain

    Thanks for fishing with me! looking foward to the next one.

  • Mark Burchell
    Mark Burchell
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    above and beyond just the trip we were looking for!

    4 Hour Light Tackle Trip • 2 adults

    Our captain was knowledgeable, dedicated, and instructive. i highly recommend this charter for people who want to catch fish becuase that is captain Javier’s goal. Tarpon are a premeier fighting salt water fish so come prepared to take instruction and be ready for one heck of a fight! let the captain know in advance what your goals and expectations are and he will get you where you need to be!

    Reported catch:
    Tarpon
  • Derek Glabecki
    Derek Glabecki
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    exceeded expectations

    4 Hour Light Tackle Trip - 7:00 AM • 4 adults

    Wonderful trip, was put on the fish instantly and pulled my son‘s largest tarpon today as well as a bonus snook. Great Capt. and a great time!

    Response from Captain

    thanks for fishing with us! looking foward to the next one.

  • Nathan Preator
    Nathan Preator
    Repeat angler
    us
    Montana, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Trip! Great Captains, professional and personable.

    4 Hour Fly Fishing Trip • 2 adults

    Had a great couple of trips with Captain Santiago and one of his other captains. They both were professional witj great knowledge of the fishery and worked hard to put us on Tarpon and snook and we caught both species ans had great opportunities to land fish and caught some nice ones. They are professional and personable. We had a morning trip an afternoon and night trip! Highly recommend them, and remember fishing is always just that, its fishing.

    Reported catch:
    Tarpon
    Snook
    Mangrove Snapper

Real catches shared by our community

  • Adult angler and young fisherman proudly holding a large tarpon aboard a boat in calm coastal waters.
    Derek G.
    Derek G.
    Wonderful trip, was put on the fish instantly and pulled my son‘s largest tarpon today as well as a bonus snook. Great Capt. and a great time!
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large silver tarpon on the bow of a small boat in a calm tree-lined river.
    Malachi K.
    Malachi K.
    Caught alot of tarpon. Captian was great and was very knowledgable. I would highly recommend.
  • Angler holding a large fish over the side of a boat during a nighttime fishing trip.
    Taron C.
    Taron C.
    had a great experience caught a taroon right at the last minute was well worth the waiting all and all I would definitely book another trip with captain Javier great guy thanks again for making my birthday trip a big catch
  • Young angler and an adult proudly holding a large snook aboard a center-console boat on a calm, mangrove-lined waterway.
    Curt D.
    Curt D.
    captain was great, super helpful and knowledgeable. 10 out of 10 would recommend
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Tarpon while fishing in a mangrove-lined waterway.
    Thomas C.
    Thomas C.
    I’ve fished w a lot of guides and Capt Javier is best in class. He works hard changing tactics and locations to keep you on the fish. Taught me a ton about Tarpon fishing. I wouldn’t book another tarpon guide in PR.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing in a serene mangrove environment.
    Martha C.
    Martha C.
    Captain Javier gave us an amazing fishing experience from start to finish! My husband and I both caught beautiful tarpon, and I landed my very first one—a memory I’ll never forget. Captain Javier was friendly, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. He knew exactly where to find the fish and made sure we had a successful and fun day on the water. The boat was clean, the scenery was beautiful, and we always felt safe and well taken care of. If you’re looking for an unforgettable tarpon fishing trip in Puerto Rico, I highly recommend Captain Javier. We can’t wait to fish with him again!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Tarpon while seated on a cooler in a scenic fishing environment.
    Mark B.
    Mark B.
    Our captain was knowledgeable, dedicated, and instructive. i highly recommend this charter for people who want to catch fish becuase that is captain Javier’s goal. Tarpon are a premeier fighting salt water fish so come prepared to take instruction and be ready for one heck of a fight! let the captain know in advance what your goals and expectations are and he will get you where you need to be!
  • Large silver-blue tarpon being held at the water’s surface during a catch-and-release fishing moment.
    Dead bait.
  • Angler actively reeling in a large fish while fishing on calm waters, showcasing the thrill of the catch.
    Fish 1
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    1st Tarpon of Brian!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Tarpon while fishing in a scenic mangrove area.
    Derek V.
    Derek V.
    aptain Javier Santiago Aldrey is as good as guide you could ever ask for. He spoke excellent English so it was very easy to communicate. He was extremely knowledgeable and a very skilled fisherman. We landed 5 good sized Tarpon, and I lost another 3. Tons of action and it was an absolute pleasure speaking with Javier during the trip. A++ highly recommend!

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