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Backwater Tarpon Pr Fishing
Backwater Tarpon Pr Fishing
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6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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San Juan, PR is home to some of the best tarpon fishing in the world. Light tackle and fly fishing enthusiasts journey to San Juan, PR from all over the world to fish the brackish waters of Laguna San Jose & Laguna Torrecilla for tarpon, jacks, and snook. Gorgeous and seemingly endless red mangroves span the horizon right on the middle of the hotel district, the marina (Cangrejos Yacht Club) is just a mere 3 to 5 mile run from isla verde, condado and old san juan. Making Backwater Tarpon Fishing Puerto Rico, one of the premier fishing charters in San Juan, Puerto Rico come and enjoy a perfect day of light tackle angling. Backwater fishing in Puerto Rico affords anglers the opportunity to explore endless mangroves of Puerto Rico while targeting several of the most coveted light tackle species. If you’re looking for a tarpon fishing charter in Puerto Rico who will put you on the fish, be sure to give Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR a call to learn more about availability and what’s biting!
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Marcos L
Carolina, Puerto Rico1 contribution
Jun 2021 • Family
I am a tour operator in Puerto Rico and I got to Backwater and Clery with very high hopes because they were recomended as the very best, and indeed they were.
We were taken from catching the live bait, to handpicking each one and droping them in the nursery where they stay alive until needed, to explaining to my son how to fight the fish moving to the oposite side to finaly guide him in every one of the 4 catches my son did including a 90+ pounder that was taller and heavier than him.
The experience was awesome and my son's feeling of acomplishemet and proudness made it worth every penny and them some. Not only we left happy and with memories for a lifetime, but we became instant fans and we now recomend to all our customers to try Backwater and enjoy fishing they way its meant to be.
Thanks Clery for an awesome afternoon!
We were taken from catching the live bait, to handpicking each one and droping them in the nursery where they stay alive until needed, to explaining to my son how to fight the fish moving to the oposite side to finaly guide him in every one of the 4 catches my son did including a 90+ pounder that was taller and heavier than him.
The experience was awesome and my son's feeling of acomplishemet and proudness made it worth every penny and them some. Not only we left happy and with memories for a lifetime, but we became instant fans and we now recomend to all our customers to try Backwater and enjoy fishing they way its meant to be.
Thanks Clery for an awesome afternoon!
Written July 24, 2021
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deloutreproperti2021
Baton Rouge, LA1 contribution
May 2021 • Family
Had an overall good fishing trip. We got out there around 6, water was like glass and tarpon were rolling all over the place. Our Capt. Javier threw cut bait around the boat and within 45 mins we were hooked. We landed 5 tarpon, largest may have been 25lbs. Was a good trip with my boys. Only reason it wasn’t rated a 5 was the Capt was kind of a grouch, he had fished all the day before and even the night before to then guide us beginning at 6a. A sour Capt puts a damper on the whole fishing experience but we didn’t let it ruin it.
Written June 5, 2021
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Segiolop
2 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
Captain Clery is one of the best captain I have ever deal with. The way he coach you during a 2 hrs fight, keeping you focus, paying attention to every single detail- angle, line, tension and boat direction was top notch. If you want good quality fishing and not quanttity this is your guy. I will come back soon, thanks a lot
Written March 4, 2020
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Jon Cross
Lawrence, KS9 contributions
Mar 2021
This was my second fishing trip with Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR. Captain Clery is a great guide and knows where the fish are. We caught one large tarpon (around 40 pounds) and had a fun time bringing him in. I highly recommend Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR!
Written March 16, 2021
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Spencer S
Mount Juliet6 contributions
May 2023 • Family
The night before my scheduled 1pm trip I received a text asking to move the trip up to 11am the following day because the mid day bite was good that day. I said of course. I packed up my 4 daughters for their first guided fishing trip at 10am and left the condo. Arrived at the dock at 10:45 and no one was there to meet us. I tried texting and calling to no response. At 11:20 the captain pulls in and says he needs to get bait and get the boat ready. After waiting an hour in the heat we leave the dock. The captain apologized and offered to give us an extra hour but having kids out for 7 hours without food wasn’t an option. We caught some fish and had a decent time but it was a total let down.
Written June 6, 2023
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IrishFan8383
Goshen, IN31 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Great fishing trip with Captain Clery! All 3 of us caught our first tarpon and our son caught a second one. He was a helpful and knowledgeable guide and gave us our best chance to hook fish and very skilled at instructing to get in the boat. He was also very engaging and we enjoyed our time with him a lot. Would highly recommend.
Written August 10, 2022
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jb00her
Nashville, TN1 contribution
Dec 2021
Awesome fishing trip! The boat was clean, comfortable and stocked with plenty of water/Gatorade. The equip was in tip top shape and our guide/captain David was amazing! He was patient, gave clear instructions and we were able to hook up numerous times. He told us a lot about the area and was a lot of fun to talk to. Can’t wait to go out again!
Written December 17, 2021
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JA S
1 contribution
Nov 2021
The Captain insured that we caught a Tarpon. We moved several times until they started to bite and we caught several species of fish that culminated with a 100lb Tarpon. I would definitely recommend and will be usingBackwater again.
Written November 21, 2021
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Venture65574945924
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Family
Went out with captain Alex in the afternoon trip, had blast, knowledgeable information about the fish, the system of water we were fishing and more regarding the Island. On top of that had a couple of bites and were able to put 3 fish on the boat. Highly recommend going out with this guys, they know what they are doing and how to put you on a fish.
Written January 22, 2024
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miguelbanos
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Family
We are a repeat customer!!! We are local to the island and have fished with Capt Clery in 3 occasions. In all our trips we have landed multiple fish with countless bites with tarpon flying out of the water. We will certainly go back for our 4th (and 5th) trip sometime this year
Written July 31, 2022
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Do you need fly fishing experience to do the fly fishing or would you recommend the light tackle? Looking at 4-4-22.
Written March 17, 2022
We were there in September, we were not fly fishing, fished the channel near a bridge, cut bait on the bottom, caught several tarpon, site fishing the area would be difficult unless water clarity is normally better for that area, they may have multiple spots?
Written March 21, 2022
Hola- Están operando? Me interesa medio dia este jueves o viernes.
Gracias!
Paloma
Written May 4, 2020
Saludos Paloma, por el momento ninguna empresa turistica está operando hasta minimo el 25 de mayo. Cuidese
Written May 4, 2020
I would like to book a charter on 4/7 or 4/8 for 2 people for 4 hours. I would go with another person(my wife would rather shop) if possible. I need a phone number to confirm. Steve B
Written April 3, 2018
Looking to book a trip between the 5 and 10 April Send me your trip prices please
Written March 29, 2018
where do I find the costs of your tours? We are traveling at the end of July
Written June 16, 2017
Rates
Our rates are as follow for 100% Private Charters.
Half Day (4hrs) Light & Tackle Fishing Charter
$350 – 1 person
$375 – 2 Person
$400 – 3 Person
$425 – 4 Person
Written August 1, 2017
We are arriving on a cruise ship on Sunday morning (Jewel of the Seas) and have a flight at 5:00. Can you take us? What is the cost? Thanks.
Written April 14, 2017
We are arriving on a cruise ship on Sunday morning (Jewel of the Seas) and have a flight at 5:00. Can you take us? What is the cost? Thanks.
Written April 14, 2017
Hi! We have Sunday morning available. We can definitely be flexible on the departure time. Give us a call 787-415-3030
Written April 18, 2017
We are staying at the Caribe Hilton in late January, do you guys provide hotel transportation from there?
Written December 13, 2016
Hey Jonas, we offer transportation to the Caribe Hilton also we offer transportation to old san juan, isla verde and condado.
Written December 14, 2016
We are coming down to PR on a cruise ship. Do you hve flexible start times and free pick up for cruise ship clients?
Written November 29, 2015
We currently work with many clients that arrive on cruise ships. Usually they dock around 8:30 giving us time to start at 9am. We are very flexible on start times. Also we do offer free pick up and drop off at the port.
Written November 29, 2015
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