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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in San Juan

Deep-Sea In Blue Marlin Alley

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48 ft 1 - 6 People From $183 / person

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Light Tackle Puerto Rico

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22 ft 1 - 4 People From $113 / person

Lake Fishing Trip in Vega Baja

Puerto Rico Peacock Bass Slam

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17 ft 1 - 4 People From $119 / person

Flats, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Carolina

Tarpon And Snook Classic

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22 ft 1 - 6 People From $88 / person

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Caribbean Fishing Adventure

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18 ft 1 - 6 People From $88 / person
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Puerto Rico Tarpon Excursion

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22 ft 1 - 4 People From $118 / person

Most Popular Types of Trips in San Juan

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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'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 an 18' Action Craft skiff, powered by a 150-HP Evinrude engine. She's kitted out with a Garmin fishfinder, live well, storage area, Minn-Kota Trolling Motor, 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

Inshore Fishing Charter in Carolina

Puerto Rico Tarpon Adventure

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18 ft 1 - 3 People From $137 / person

Hit the water with Captain Angel and go after monster fish off the coast of San Juan! On this 6-hour action-packed adventure, Captain Angel will help you target Blue Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, and White Marlin. Whether you want to go after these fish using Heavy Tackle, Trolling, Kite Fishing, or Jigging, this hefty boat will have you covered. Anything you reel in on this trip is guaranteed to be worthy of a picture, and the Blue Marlin is no exception. These fish are found in tropical and warm temperate oceanic waters. Growing to over 1,000 lbs, they are the true Apex sportfish of the Atlantic. You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Angel's Custom Ronin 50' sportfisher powered by 2 diesel engines for a total of 1150 HP. One of the flagship vessels in San Juan, she can accommodate 6 anglers and has its own generators, ac interiors, bathroom and Simrad electronics GPS/Fishfinders. This top-of-the-line boat is powerful and luxurious, and will have no problem getting you offshore and into the fighting chair. 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, a variety of soft drinks, dry snacks, and lunch sandwiches. Read More

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Caribbean Fishing Adventures

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50 ft 1 - 6 People From $483 / person

Head out with Captain Juan Carlos to hit the Reefs for some rod bending action and tasty table fare! The incredibly productive La Peña reef is just a scant 10 minute boat ride away from our docks. This underwater pinnacle rises from 130 foot depths to 78 feet of the surface and is home to many exciting gamefish including kingfish, snappers, jacks and barracuda.. Captain Juan has personally guided three IGFA world records from La Peña On the day of your trip you will launch from 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. Captain Juan is willing to cater to any level of experience and any technique you want to use! From 15 pound test line spinning rods to 50 pound braided line jigging rods, Captain Juan's boat comes loaded with all the best equipment from Shimano and St. Croix rods. All Captain Juan's trips include your expert guide (Juan himself), live bait, fishing tackle, bottled water, and sodas for your enjoyment. He provides top of the line tackle from Shimano, St. Croix rods, Yozuri and Fathom Inshore. 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

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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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

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

Fishing the Caribbean off the coast of Dorado, Puerto Rico is an amazing way to spend a day. The views are incredible, the fishing is great, and the overall experience is one that you'll never forget. With this highly experienced captain and crew, you can be assured that you'll have a safe, productive, and memorable day on the water. On this trip, you'll target classic pelagic predatos including Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo, and Yellowfin Tuna! Every single one of these fish is a hard fighter that'll test your strength, skill, and stamind—plus, they make great table fare! Captain Luis and his crew will primarily be trolling for these lightning-fast sportfish, so watch those rods for when the bites start coming! No matter your experience level, this trip will be a blast for everyone. You'll be fishing from the deck of Captain Luis' beautiful 28' Albemarle Express sportfisher—a perfect vessel for this big-time offshore trip. She's equipped with top-of-the-line fishing gear, including Lee outriggers and rocket launcher, Garmin and Simrad electronics, and Shimano reels for reliable fish-fighting. In addition, she features a spacious cabin area and a full head for a comfortable trip. Captain Luis will provide everything you need for a great day; all you need to remember is proper clothing, sunscreen, and a cooler with ice for your snacks and drinks! Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Dorado

Offshore Puerto Rico

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28 ft 1 - 6 People From $125 / person
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Everything to Know About Booking a Fishing Charter in San Juan

What are the best fishing charters in San Juan?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 23 trips in San Juan, and the most popular trips in the area are Deep-Sea in Blue Marlin Alley guided by Jose and Light Tackle Puerto Rico guided by Jose.

Our guides in San Juan are rated a 4.75 out of 5 based on 2409 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 Loiza, Caguas and Dorado.

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

What types of fishing charters are common in San Juan?

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

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

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

How much do San Juan fishing charters cost?

in San Juan prices can range anywhere from an affordable $350 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day trip in San Juan is $467. The average price for a full day trip in San Juan is $800.

What month is best for fishing in San Juan?

The most popular season for fishing in San Juan is spring, and most anglers book their trips 19 days in advance.

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

If you’re thinking about a saltwater trip, you’re in luck! Our saltwater fishing tours in San Juan 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 San Juan. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations.

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