San Juan Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in San Juan

Juan Carlos Torruella
Carolina, Puerto Rico
Reported: 6 hours ago

Reef fishing has been the top producer in April and May here in San Juan. Kingfish, Cero mackerel, mutton snapper, jacks, barracuda and reef sharks have all been present in good numbers. Offshore it's a transition period but we did catch some marlin and yellowfin tuna. Inshore tarpon fishing has...

Juan Carlos Torruella Carolina, Puerto Rico Reported: 6 hours ago

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Armando Magic Tarpon with Puerto Rico Magic Tarpon Charters
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Reported: 2 weeks ago

May is a great month for Tarpon fishing. It is raining month and Tarpon love that weather.

Armando Magic Tarpon with Puerto Rico Magic Tarpon Charters San Juan, Puerto Rico Reported: 2 weeks ago

May is a great month for Tarpon fishing. It is raining month and Tarpon love that weather.

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Rafa Vega
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Reported: 1 month ago

The juveniles are active and there is a few nice showing up too, afternoon have been great.

Rafa Vega San Juan, Puerto Rico Reported: 1 month ago

The juveniles are active and there is a few nice showing up too, afternoon have been great.

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Alberto Jimenez
Humacao, Puerto Rico
Reported: 1 month ago

Been mostly fishing live bait. Tunas and kings in close.

Alberto Jimenez Humacao, Puerto Rico Reported: 1 month ago

Been mostly fishing live bait. Tunas and kings in close.

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Armando Magic Tarpon with Puerto Rico Magic Tarpon Charters
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Reported: 1 month ago

This past week we had some rain and Rain = Good fishing.

Armando Magic Tarpon with Puerto Rico Magic Tarpon Charters San Juan, Puerto Rico Reported: 1 month ago

This past week we had some rain and Rain = Good fishing.

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Juan Carlos Torruella
Carolina, Puerto Rico
Reported: 2 months ago

Solid action off the reefs for kingfish, cero mackerel, snappers, barracuda, jacks and sharks.

Juan Carlos Torruella Carolina, Puerto Rico Reported: 2 months ago

Solid action off the reefs for kingfish, cero mackerel, snappers, barracuda, jacks and sharks.

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Armando Magic Tarpon with Puerto Rico Magic Tarpon Charters
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Reported: 2 months ago

Good action in the lagoons where water is always calm.

Armando Magic Tarpon with Puerto Rico Magic Tarpon Charters San Juan, Puerto Rico Reported: 2 months ago

Good action in the lagoons where water is always calm.

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Rafa Vega
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Reported: 2 months ago

This week early morning trips have been productive and fun for the customers. With a 4 hours trip they will have the taste of tarpon is.

Rafa Vega San Juan, Puerto Rico Reported: 2 months ago

This week early morning trips have been productive and fun for the customers.
With a 4 hours trip they will have the taste of tarpon is.

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★★★★★
We were originally booked for a 6-hour deep sea fishing trip with Juan Carlos; however, the weather was a bit too rough, so our 6-hour was changed to a 4-hour reef fishing experience. Despite the change, Captain Juan helped us to provide memories that will last us a lifetime. He took us to many great fishing areas, where my 15 year old son caught a 5-foot barracuda, a huge mackerel and a giant tarpon. Needless to say, my son had the time of his life. Thank you Captain Juan for the great day! We'll be booking again when we return to Puerto Rico!
Sev M. | April 13, 2026

Trip: Extreme Offshore Trip 26’ Twin Vee
★★★★★
Gabrielle was awesome. Put us on fish. I went 4 for 7 in a 4 hour trip. Calm waters like glass. Won’t be disappointed. One around 40lb. Gabrielle made the trip and was an honest great captain.
Jeff W. | April 4, 2026

Trip: Puerto Rico Tarpon Excursion
★★★★★
Alberto took our family of four on a great fishing trip. We chose the half day offshore fishing. We caught some great fish. He worked hard the whole time making sure we always had fresh bait and switching up locations. He was great from the beginning meeting us when we arrived to the end cleaning and fileting our fish.
Adam K. | April 4, 2026

Trip: 4 Hour Trip AM Or PM
★★★★★
We had a great trip. Clery was easy to work with and our guide Manny was awesome. Can’t wait to go again.
Garrett F. | March 29, 2026

Trip: 4hrs Inshore Tarpon Fishing
★★★★★
Great day of fishing with Francisco! Would recommend this group for anyone considering going out while you’re in the San Juan area.
Jason T. | March 17, 2026

Trip: Puerto Rico Tarpon Excursion
★★★★★
We went out with Shag as our captain and his dog Marley. We were the first to the best spot and Shag never stopped working - chumming, resetting lines et al. I went with two buddies and all three of us landed big tarpin. He offered us soda, water etc too. Had great jokes and easy conversation. I would go back out with Shag in a minute and can't recommend him enough.
Mike S. | March 17, 2026

Trip: Tarpon & Snook - 22' Quick Bite
★★★★★
Captain Adrian and First Mate did an EXCELLENT JOB! MUCH PROP!
Mike S. | February 21, 2026

Trip: Caribbean Fishing 42'
★★★★★
Francisco was great. He was knowledgeable and many of the other guides looked to him for advice. He was kind and had plenty of experience. We would certainly book with him again.
Ann L. | February 16, 2026

Trip: Puerto Rico Tarpon Excursion
★★★★★
We had an amazing time with, our guide, Shag. He was super friendly and knowledgeable. We all caught tarpon and pir 13 yo. son, an avid fisherman, described it as one of hi life’s “peak moments!”
Stacia P. | February 15, 2026

Trip: Tarpon And Snook Night Classic -22'
★★★★★
Jose was amazing…he got us our dream fish!!
Katherine K. | February 7, 2026

Trip: Deep-Sea In Blue Marlin Alley