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Extreme Tarpon - 20’ Twin Vee

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20 ft 1 - 3 People From $167 / person
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Puerto Rico Tarpon Adventure

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18 ft 1 - 3 People From $137 / person

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Tarpon & Snook - 22' Quick Bite

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22 ft 1 - 5 People From $100 / person

Inshore Fishing Charter in Carolina

Puerto Rico Inshore Adventure

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22 ft 1 - 5 People From $110 / person

Flats, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Carolina

Tarpon And Snook Classic

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22 ft 1 - 6 People From $88 / person

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Carolina

Extreme Reef Trip - 26' Twin Vee

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26 ft 1 - 3 People From $167 / person

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More Fishing Charters Near Carolina, Puerto Rico

Head out with Captain Juan Carlos to battle some mighty offshore pelagic species off the coast of San Juan! On these offshore trips, you will spend most of your time trolling for Blue and White Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Yellowfin Tuna. Sailfish can also be targeted a couple of months out of the year but those trips are heavily dependent on the weather so are more difficult to schedule. If Sailfish is what you're after, give us a call and we can lend advice on the best times of the year to try and schedule your trip. If conditions aren't perfect on the day of your trip, Captain Juan would be more than happy to take you out to the La Pena reef for some rod bending action and some delicious table fare, or take you to explore the back bays (where it is almost always calm) to chase Tarpon. These trips are at a discounted rate as well. No matter the conditions or the type of trip, you will always meet up with Captain Juan at the Cangrejos Yacht Club, a private marina located 5 minutes from San Juans international airport and an easy 5-8 minutes from all the major hotels and city center. All Captain Juan's trips include your expert guide (Juan himself), live bait, prepared dead bait, fishing tackle, bottled water, and sodas for your enjoyment. He provides top-of-the-line tackle from Shimano, St. Croix rods to help you land these epic fish. All Captain Juan recommends you bring are your sunglasses, hats &/or visors, and sun block! Feel free to bring alcoholic beverages along, all Captain Juan requests is that they be consumed in a moderate fashion. Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Carolina

Extreme Offshore Trip - 26' Twin Vee

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26 ft 1 - 3 People From $267 / person

Hit the water with Captain Angel and fish the inshore areas of Loíza! On this 4 to 8-hour action-packed adventure in one of the top Tarpon fishing spots in the world, Captain Angel will help you target these "Silver Kings" and maybe even some Snook, Jack Crevalle, or Spanish Mackerel. On this trip, you'll be fishing right at the home of these "inshore giants" in the heart of the Torrecilla lagoon. This is one of the 6 lagoons around San Juan interconnected by mangrove canals, which are collectively a top 5 Tarpon fishing location Worldwide. Listen closely to Captain Angel’s advice - he knows where the fish bite! Tarpon are acrobats of the ocean and put on a spectacular show in the air! Whether you’re using rod and reel or fly fishing, these sometimes 100 plus pound fish love to fight hard. Tides, weather, and moon phases play an essential factor in a Tarpon’s behavior, but these kings are always hungry, biting on both live and artificial bait. Bring your camera because catching a tarpon is a stunning experience that you will want to capture. These fascinating sport fish are catch and release. It only takes one battle with these prehistoric creatures to become completely mesmerized, and you’ll be longing to catch more. You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Angel's 20' Bone Boat 18.6 Island powered by a 115 HP Suzuki engine. She can accommodate 5 anglers and has a live bait well on board. This boat is maneuverable and will get you to the best Tarpon spots with ease. Captain Angel will provide everything you need for a productive day on the water. He will have all rods, reels, tackle, and live bait (included in the price). Trips also include bottled water and a variety of soft drinks, but be sure to bring any snacks that you might need! Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in Carolina

Tarpon And Snook Fishing

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20 ft 1 - 5 People From $100 / person
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This Puerto Rico charter fishing experience includes not only world-class Tarpon and Snook fishing, but also incomparable scenery and wildlife. In addition, the location of these beautiful lagoons guarantees calm waters, which means no seasickness! The waters around San Juan are known for having a large concentration of Tarpon, but they also produce big Snook, Jacks, Lady Fish, Barracuda, and Snapper. On this trip with Captain Santiago, you'll use live baits such and herring, anchovies, and sand perch to catch giant Tarpon and Snook, which are a blast to fight! In addition, if you're interested in fly-fishing, this is a perfect environment to throw some flies! Just let your captain know ahead of time so that he can bring fly rods and flies. You'll be fishing from the deck of a 20' Sundance skiff, kitted out with a fishfinder, live well, storage area, and a great casting deck for light tackle fishing or fly fishing. Your captain will provide everything you need for an awesome trip, including rods, reels, live bait, and tackle. Just bring proper clothing, a hat, and a pair of polarized sunglasses and you'll be good to go! Read More

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Carolina

Backwater Tarpon, Snook, & Jacks

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20 ft 1 - 4 People From $119 / person
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Get out there on the Torrecilla and San José Lagoons, two of the most exciting inland fisheries in San Juan, Puerto Rico! Your trip will be run by one of five captains—Armando, Randy, Karim, Carlos, or Pantoja—all business partners and experts in inshore and nearshore fishing with several decades of combined experience. This Puerto Rico charter fishing experience includes not only world-class Tarpon and Snook fishing, but also incomparable scenery and wildlife. The location of these beautiful lagoons guarantees the calm waters, which means no seasickness! For our hardcore fishing enthusiasts, the best part of Tarpon fishing in Puerto Rico is that it's a year-round activity! The waters around San Juan are known for having a large concentration of Tarpon, but they also produce big Snook, Jacks, Lady Fish, Barracuda, and Snapper. San Juan Tarpon love the rain and cloudy days. Usually, fishing here is best when its cloudy or pouring rain! So unless a hurricane is making landfall, you can expect to go out and chase these "Silver Kings" no matter the weather. You'll use Threadfin Herring, Anchovies and Sand Perch for bait—all of which these fish love to hit! For those customers that prefer artificial lures, he has an excellent set of lures as well. In addition, if you want to fly-fish, this trip is perfectly geared for it! Just let your captain know so that he can bring fly rods and flies. You'll be fishing from the deck of an 22' Pathfinder bay boat, powered by a 150-HP, four-stroke Yamaha engine. She's kitted out with a Garmin fishfinder, live well, storage area, and a great casting deck for light tackle fishing. Your captain will provide everything you need for an awesome trip, including rods, reels, live bait, and tackle. Just bring proper clothing, a hat, and a pair of polarized sunglasses and you'll be good to go! Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in Carolina

Puerto Rico Tarpon Charter

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22 ft 1 - 4 People From $118 / person

Hit the water with Captain Angel and fish the inshore areas of San Juan! On this 4 to 6-hour action-packed adventure in one of the top Tarpon fishing spots in the world, Captain Angel will help you target these "Silver Kings" and maybe even some Snook. You'll be fishing right at the home of these "inshore giants," located at the heart of San Jose and Torrecilla lagoons. These 6 lagoons interconnected by mangrove canals are a top 5 Tarpon fishing location Worldwide. Listen closely to Captain Angel’s advice - he knows where the fish bite! Tarpon are acrobats of the ocean and put on a spectacular show in the air! Whether you’re using rod and reel or fly fishing, these sometimes 100 plus pound fish love to fight hard. Tides, weather, and moon phases play an essential factor in a Tarpon’s behavior, but these kings are always hungry, biting on both live and artificial bait. Bring your camera because catching a tarpon is a stunning experience that you will want to capture. These fascinating sport fish are catch and release. It only takes one battle with these prehistoric creatures to become completely mesmerized, and you’ll be longing to catch more. You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Angel's 18' Bone Boat 18.6 Island powered by a 115 HP Suzuki engine. She can accommodate 5 anglers and has a live bait well on board. This boat is maneuverable and will get you to the best Tarpon spots with ease. Captain Angel will provide everything you need for a productive day on the water. He will have all rods, reels, tackle, and live bait (included in the price). Trips also include bottled water and a variety of soft drinks, but be sure to bring any snacks that you might need! Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in Carolina

Caribbean Fishing Adventure

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18 ft 1 - 6 People From $88 / person

If you thought that America's best Tarpon fishing started and ended in Florida, think again! Puerto Rico is home to some absolutely legendary Tarpon, and Captain Luis is a true expert when it comes to finding, fighting, and landing these legendary gamefish. Tarpon are one of the most sought-after inshore gamefish for good reason. The "Silver King" are tough to hook, but once they're on, they'll really test your stamina, strength, and skill with hard runs, huge jumps, and crazy tail-walking as they try get off the line. You'll chase these fish using a variety of baits and lures, depending on the season and conditions. Captain Luis knows what to throw out there, and he's also happy to give you some tips and tricks to land these beautiful fish. In addition, there are always great opportunities to catch Snook, which are extremely fun to catch and share the same habitats are Tarpon. On the day of the trip, you'll set out aboard Captain Luis' 17' Mako center console. It's a perfect boat for this area, with a 90 HP Evinrude engine to get your out there, plus GPS, fishfinder, and live well for your bait. Captain Luis will provide everything you need, including top-of-the-line rods, reels, bait, and tackle, so that all you have to do is cast out, hook up, and then hold on for the fight of your life! To maximize your time on the water, make sure to bring proper clothing, a hat, sunscreen, and a camera! Any trip with Captain Luis is sure to be picture-worthy, and Tarpon are a particularly photogenic fish. Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in Carolina

Puerto Rico Tarpon Special

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17 ft 1 - 4 People From $131 / person
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Everything to Know About Booking a Fishing Charter in Carolina

What are the best fishing charters in Carolina?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 21 trips in Carolina, and the most popular trips in the area are Extreme Tarpon - 20’ Twin Vee guided by Juan, Puerto Rico Tarpon Adventure guided by Armando, and Puerto Rico Inshore Adventure guided by Rafa.

Our guides in Carolina are rated a 4.73 out of 5 based on 2399 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Other popular cities nearby for booking a charter include Vega Baja and Dorado.

Looking for kid friendly charters in Carolina? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Carolina.

What types of fishing charters are common in Carolina?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular in Carolina as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Carolina are: 1. tarpon, 2. jack crevalle, 3. snook, and 4. mahi mahi.

The most common fishing techniques in Carolina are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and fly fishing but live bait fishing and heavy tackle fishing are popular as well.

How much do Carolina fishing charters cost?

in Carolina prices can range anywhere from an affordable $370 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day trip in Carolina is $474. The average price for a full day trip in Carolina is $808.

What month is best for fishing in Carolina?

The most popular season for fishing in Carolina is spring, and most anglers book their trips 34 days in advance.

Do I need a Carolina fishing license and what are the bag limits in Carolina?

If you’re thinking about a saltwater trip, you’re in luck! Our saltwater fishing tours in Carolina don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. For freshwater trips, you’ll still need to purchase a license. See here for more information on fishing licenses, bag limits, and fishing season regulations in Carolina. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic experience! Captain Juan was professional, highly experienced, and made my tarpon adventure a big-time success! I will definitely use Captain Juan every time I come to Puerto Rico! Highly recommended!!

    Mike G. with Juan Carlos T. of Carolina, Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    Santiago made the trip fun despite the tarpon being hard to catch. He was on time and interesting to talk with. Seeing manatees and jumping sting rays made the trip. Great guide, would book again!

    Jesse P. with Santiago Javier A. of Carolina, Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    Rafa is the man. He was on time, prepared, informative and knew how to attack tarpon. It was a slow day for the catching side of things but Rafa managed to get us on fish. My wife and I both landed a couple 4 to 5 lb fish and we hooked a bigger fish (12 to 15lb) that gave us a jumping show but came unhooked at the boat. We got to meet Bob the pelican as an added treat. A great day and I can confidently refer Rafa as a good man to fish with

    John B. with Rafa V. of Carolina, Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome morning with our captain! Highly recommend!!

    Rhonda H. with Angel M. of Carolina, Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    great event...we caught a variety of species and we even booked Luis for the next day...Luis was simply the BEST! He stayed with us until after dark to make sure we landed our big tarpon...and he did everything he could to make sure we got what we are after...i will always seek Luis and his crew out when i am in PR.

    Chase C. with Angel M. of Carolina, Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Carlos did a great job and moved several times to try finding us some fish. Unfortunately, it was a hot day and we didn’t have any luck, but we’ll definitely be booking through Captain again!

    Ian O. with Armando M. of Carolina, Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    Rafa is the goat

    Andrew M. with Rafa V. of Carolina, Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    While the fish bites were sporadic at best, we landed 2 fish with 4 total bites. We had a good time!!!

    Scott S. with Armando M. of Carolina, Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic trip with Captain Carlos. He worked hard to make everything pleasant and exciting. Definitely recommend!!

    Tom D. with Armando M. of Carolina, Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing trip! I was lucky enough to book an extra day. Captain Juan Carlos is really experienced and knowledgeable and is focused on catching fish. Highly recommend and will be back!🎣🎣🎣

    Daniel S. with Juan Carlos T. of Carolina, Carolina

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