Peacock Bass and Tarpon Tours

San Juan, San Juan
Book Now Meet Your Guide
Peacock Bass Puerto Rico

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Paco Méndez

Paco Méndez

Independent Guide
Instructional
Comfortable
Quality
Talkative
Laid-back
Beginner Oriented
With over 40 years of experience and tournament wins for Tarpon, Bass, and Marlin under his belt, Captain Paco knows how to get anglers on their dream catch. Based just minutes from San Juan, he offers custom trips targeting monster Tarpon in calm backcountry waters and high-volume Peacock Bass action in Lake Carraizo.

Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned angler, Paco brings the skill, energy, and local knowledge to make your trip fun, flexible, and productive—no seasickness, no pressure, just great fishing.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Paco Méndez

Paco Méndez

Independent Guide
With over 40 years of experience and tournament wins for Tarpon, Bass, and Marlin under his belt, Captain Paco knows how to get anglers on their dream catch. Based just minutes from San Juan, he offers custom trips targeting monster Tarpon in calm backcountry waters and high-volume Peacock Bass action in Lake Carraizo.

Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned angler, Paco brings the skill, energy, and local knowledge to make your trip fun, flexible, and productive—no seasickness, no pressure, just great fishing.
Scroll for more

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Tarpon 296 pounds, Peacock Bass 15 pounds , Blue Marlin 778 , Snook 42 pounds, Black bass 13 pounds
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Ribeyes on the grill
What’s your drink of choice?
Lemonade
What was your last halloween costume?
Hulk
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Joy and happyness
How did you get started guiding?
Family Tradition
What makes you different from other guides?
I do it as a passion and enjoy my job

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Tarpon 296 pounds, Peacock Bass 15 pounds , Blue Marlin 778 , Snook 42 pounds, Black bass 13 pounds
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Ribeyes on the grill
What’s your drink of choice?
Lemonade
What was your last halloween costume?
Hulk
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Joy and happyness
How did you get started guiding?
Family Tradition
What makes you different from other guides?
I do it as a passion and enjoy my job
Scroll for more

Peacock Bass and Tarpon Tours Trips

Choose a trip to get started
Hot Trip
people are viewing this trip.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Lake Fishing in Loiza

San Juan Half Day Backwater Trip

100% (4) Guided by Paco
19 ft 1 - 5 People From $350
Hot Trip
people are viewing this trip.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing in Vega Baja

Peacock Bass Puerto Rico

100% (4) Guided by Paco
19 ft 1 - 3 People From $385

Don't see what you're looking for?

Contact us to create a custom trip for you and your group.

Contact Us

Recent Reviews of Peacock Bass and Tarpon Tours

5.0
based on 1 review

Tina

Verified Review

Amazing guide!!!

Tina

Verified Review

Amazing guide!!!
Scroll for more

Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
View Full Species Seasonality Chart »
  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Fly Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Topwater Fishing

Types of Fishing

Inshore
Lake
River

Peacock Bass and Tarpon Tours Photo Gallery

Peacock Bass Puerto Rico
Peacock Bass Puerto Rico
May 13th, 2025
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Tarpon Fishing Puerto Rico
San Juan Half Day Backwater Trip
May 16th, 2025
Loiza, Puerto Rico
Peacock Bass Puerto Rico
Peacock Bass Puerto Rico
May 13th, 2025
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Tarpon Fishing Puerto Rico
San Juan Half Day Backwater Trip
May 16th, 2025
Loiza, Puerto Rico
Peacock Bass Puerto Rico
Peacock Bass Puerto Rico
May 13th, 2025
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Tarpon Fishing Puerto Rico
San Juan Half Day Backwater Trip
May 16th, 2025
Loiza, Puerto Rico
Peacock Bass Puerto Rico
Peacock Bass Puerto Rico
May 13th, 2025
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Tarpon Fishing Puerto Rico
San Juan Half Day Backwater Trip
May 7th, 2025
Loiza, Puerto Rico
Peacock Bass Puerto Rico
Peacock Bass Puerto Rico
May 13th, 2025
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Tarpon Fishing Puerto Rico
San Juan Half Day Backwater Trip
May 7th, 2025
Loiza, Puerto Rico
Peacock Bass Puerto Rico
Peacock Bass Puerto Rico
May 13th, 2025
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
San Juan Half Day Backwater Trip
San Juan Half Day Backwater Trip
May 16th, 2025
Loiza, Puerto Rico
Peacock Bass Puerto Rico
Peacock Bass Puerto Rico
May 13th, 2025
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Peacock Bass Puerto Rico
Peacock Bass Puerto Rico
May 13th, 2025
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
San Juan Half Day Backwater Trip
San Juan Half Day Backwater Trip
May 16th, 2025
Loiza, Puerto Rico
Peacock Bass Puerto Rico
Peacock Bass Puerto Rico
May 13th, 2025
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Book Now

Enter to Win a

$500 DAMN GOOD GIFT CARD

Gift Card

Sign up to win $500 towards ANY trip. Winners drawn monthly.

By subscribing, you agree to receive marketing communications from Captain Experiences. To opt-out, click the unsubscribe button at the bottom of our emails. Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions