What would you recommend to anglers fishing in San Juan for the first time?

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Ian Miller
Gettysburg, PA
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Went fishing with Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico on June 4, 2023
The fish can be spotty in June but if you keep a good attitude it will always be a great day on the water.

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Paco Flores
Fresno, California
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Went fishing with Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR on April 25, 2023
Not much the captain had everything we needed from cold non alcoholic drinks to gear and even sun block

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Pedro Juarbe
Caguas
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Went fishing with Double Hook Charters on August 25, 2022
This was our first trip. Captain rated sea roughness at 4. For us it was a 9 almost 10. Check Sea Condition don't forget your motion sickness meds. Do it.

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David Owley
United States
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Went fishing with Castillo Tours – 48' The Legend on June 28, 2022
If you go in not expecting to catch any fish it will let you enjoy the fishing trip better. You get a really cool view of old San Juan

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Alister King
Grapevine, TX
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Went fishing with Bayside Fishing Charters on June 17, 2021
Keep in mind that covid regulations are in affect. So the experience might be a little different than you would normally expect. Bait shops are closed and you have to catch your own bait.

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Andrew Hare
Wolcott, CT
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Went fishing with Blue Rush PR Fishing Charters on July 14, 2019
Beginners stay in shore. Off shore is for experienced anglers with patience to hope for a hit on a big sports fish.

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Daniel Santos
Gurabo
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Went fishing with Bayside Fishing Charters 2 on July 10, 2019
Definitely use this company. Make sure to stay hydrated. Enjoy yourself. It is hard not to when you fish with Captain Luis.

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Jason Waits
Broken Arrow, OK
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Went fishing with Bayside Fishing Charters 2 on July 7, 2019
This was our first tarpon fishing trip and we had a great trip so I would highly recommend Bayside Charters 2 and Carlos Torres as your guide.

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Tyler Kisner
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Went fishing with Bayside Fishing Charters on June 27, 2019
Save your money and not use bayside charters. Boat was not what they said and the captain didnt even have bait ready. Spent almost 2 hours trying to get bait on a 5 hour trip

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Cary Davis
Harrison, TN
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Went fishing with Double Hook Charters on May 16, 2019
Go early. Short ride off the coast. Deep water in 1 mile. Never out of sight of land. Watch the weather closely. Changes quickly.

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Antonio Espinell
Houston, TX
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Went fishing with Caribbean Fishing Adventures – 20’ on May 9, 2019
If you are booking in the PM, stay patient and trust your guide the bite usually picks up late in the day.

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Antonio Espinell
Houston, TX
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Went fishing with Bayside Fishing Charters 2 on May 10, 2019
If you want to catch tarpon, trust your guide. If you want to catch tarpon your way then bring lots of patience.

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Daniel Potter
Sellersville, PA
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Went fishing with Caribbean Fishing Academy Charters on March 14, 2019
Be prepared for the short rain showers that can come up quickly and the inland bay and canal fishing was a much more adventurous and fulfilling experience than i expected!

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Kelli Thomas
Puerto Rico
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Went fishing with Bayside Fishing Charters 2 on February 20, 2019
Catch and release is only in the bay. Meat fishing is outside of the bay. The website should specify.

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Troy Drasher
Miami, Florida
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Went fishing with CFA – Fish Nuts Fishing Charters on February 17, 2019
Wait until you get really close to yor trip to book. The weather/winds can be a factor, and should be taken into account.

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Robert Kaleita
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Went fishing with SuFishNSea Charters on January 11, 2024
Be prepared for weather. Sun and possible rain. And talk with the captain of your expectations.

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Sheila Pidde
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Went fishing with Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR on January 4, 2024
Go with Clery! This was our first time to San Juan, the fishing exceeded our expectations!

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Benjamin Vargas
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Went fishing with Extreme Fishing Puerto Rico on December 31, 2023
Bring sunscreen and sun shirts. Always a good idea to bring your preferred snacks/food.

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James Diegnan
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Went fishing with Grillofishing Charters on December 28, 2023
Go to Luis. He was awesome. It was a little slow at first but it got exciting after a while.

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Josh Rose
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Went fishing with Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23 on December 27, 2023
Great time strongly recommend we have fished many locations. This was an amazing trip.

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Andrew Briller
Syosset, NY
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Went fishing with Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico on July 31, 2023
Puerto Rico has some very deep waters and fishing here is truly and adventure you shouldn’t miss.

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Jesse Harris
Wood Heights, MO
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Went fishing with Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico on July 26, 2023
Don't think you are going to drink and enjoy a boat ride. It's work out at sea!

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Adam Woodrow
Phoenixville, PA
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Went fishing with Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR on June 17, 2023
Go early morning it heats up as the day goes on, be prepared to catch a monster.

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Luis Rodriguez
Kennesaw, GA
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Went fishing with Castillo Tours – 48' The Legend on April 7, 2023
Weather is unpredictable on the north side of the island. Check way ahead. Of time.

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Michael Groves
Cataldo, ID
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Went fishing with Go Tarpon Puerto Rico - 22’ on August 3, 2022
Carefully look at what you are booking and ensure it matches what you are hoping to do.