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Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 484 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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September fishing trip
September fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
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Frank L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time in the backwaters.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on December 20, 2024
The day started out a bit sketchy. First of all we got stuck in heavy San Juan traffic causing us to become late for our scheduled...
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Kyle G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip (AM) on September 22, 2025
fished with Captain Fernando had a great day landed some tarpon and snook. he really helped me out with my cast and was able...
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George V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a great time!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on August 29, 2025
I went out on a 6 hour fishing trip. Captain Miguel & I were the only people on the boat. He took me to fish for Tarpon. It...
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Daniel B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 25, 2025
My son and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip with Capt Fernando. He is very passionate about his job and cares about his customers....
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Brad C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fernando

VERIFIED   NEW  Afternoon Fall special deal 4hrs on September 5, 2025
Fernando was awesome for our bachelor party. We caught a massive tarpon and a small black tip shark. He also took us...
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