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Everything to Know About Booking a Fishing Charter in San Juan

What are the best fishing charters in San Juan?

Why should I book a fishing charter in San Juan with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 22 trip in San Juan: Deep-Sea in Blue Marlin Alley guided by Jose.

Our guides in San Juan are rated a 4.65 out of 5 based on 3679 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are 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.

Looking for kid friendly charters / fishing lessons 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 type of fishing 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, 4. mangrove snapper, and 5. mahi mahi.

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

How much do San Juan fishing charters cost?

Prices in San Juan can range anywhere from about $400 to $850, but the average price for a half day trip in San Juan is $468. The average price for a full day trip in San Juan is $758.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

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 15 days in advance.

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

See here for more information on fishing licenses in San Juan, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in San Juan. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in San Juan.

San Juan Fishing Overview

San Juan Puerto Rico fishing charters have it all. Puerto Rico fishing is unique because it offers immediate deepwater access thanks to the city's proximity to the San Juan trench. With such a short travel time, you can spend more time fishing and less time getting to the spots. This trench is also one of the deepest places in the world and is home to large numbers of fish.

San Juan Freshwater Fishing

With an abundance of lakes and rivers, San Juan inland fishing is in a league of its own. Largemouth, white, and peacock bass are all common fish to find while exploring the freshwater fisheries in Puerto Rico. Peacock bass are a powerful species that was introduced to the island back in the ’60s. With a similar climate to the amazon where these fish are native, the peacock bass continues to thrive and attract anglers to Puerto Rico.

San Juan Inshore Fishing

The lagoons, marshes, and flats surrounding San Juan create the perfect environment for many species of fish to thrive including some bucket list fish. The Silver King or tarpon fights hard, so while these trips are great for beginners and experts alike, be prepared and hold on tight! Snook and bonefish are also popular and all three are often on angler’s bucket lists. For those looking to elevate their trip, fly fishing is a popular approach to targeting these three species and makes for a fishing experience like no other.

Offshore Fishing in San Juan

In just 15 minutes after boarding your Puerto Rico fishing charter, you can troll waters thousands of feet deep. Closer to shore mahi-mahi and wahoo patrol the waters hunting anything that might be food. You will have to head out a little further for tuna, swordfish, marlin, and Sailfish but it's still not a long boat ride with deep water so close by. The bonus of having the deep water so close is that these species grow even larger and are easy to find. With so many options it's easy to see why San Juan has become such a popular offshore fishing destination.

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Popular Types of Fishing In San Juan

San Juan fishing charters offer a variety of options for anglers of all levels. The most common types of fishing charters in San Juan are deep sea fishing, inshore fishing, and fly fishing.

Deep sea fishing charters take you out to the open ocean where you can catch big game fish like marlin, sailfish, and tuna. Inshore fishing charters stay closer to shore and target species like snapper, grouper, and tarpon. Fly fishing charters are perfect for those who want to test their skills against bonefish, permit, and tarpon in the shallow flats.

Some of the most common fish to catch in San Juan include mahi-mahi, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna on deep sea fishing charters. Inshore fishing charters often target snapper, grouper, and tarpon. Fly fishing charters are perfect for catching bonefish, permit, and tarpon.

San Juan fishing charters often visit landmarks like El Morro and the San Juan Bay Marina. These locations offer stunning views of the city and the ocean, making for a memorable fishing experience.

The Best Places To Fish In San Juan

San Juan, Puerto Rico is a paradise for fishing enthusiasts. With its crystal-clear waters and diverse marine life, it offers some of the best fishing spots in the Caribbean. Here are the top places to fish in San Juan, Puerto Rico:

1. Isla Verde Beach - A popular spot for shore fishing, Isla Verde Beach is home to a variety of fish species, including tarpon, snook, and jacks.

2. El Morro - Located at the entrance of San Juan Bay, El Morro is a great spot for fishing from the rocks. You can catch snapper, grouper, and other reef fish here.

3. La Parguera - A fishing charter is a must for this spot, as it's located about two hours from San Juan. La Parguera is known for its deep-sea fishing and is home to marlin, sailfish, and tuna.

4. San Jose Lagoon - This lagoon is a great spot for fly fishing and is home to tarpon, snook, and bonefish.

5. Fajardo - Another spot that requires a fishing charter, Fajardo is known for its deep-sea fishing and is home to mahi-mahi, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna.

6. Condado Lagoon - This lagoon is a great spot for kayak fishing and is home to tarpon, snook, and jacks.

7. San Juan Bay - A popular spot for shore fishing, San Juan Bay is home to a variety of fish species, including tarpon, snook, and jacks.

8. Culebra Island - A fishing charter is a must for this spot, as it's located about two hours from San Juan. Culebra Island is known for its deep-sea fishing and is home to marlin, sailfish, and tuna.

Other Things To Do In San Juan

While San Juan fishing charters are a popular attraction, there are plenty of other things to do in this vibrant city. Take a stroll through the colorful streets of Old San Juan and explore the historic forts, museums, and art galleries. For a taste of local cuisine, head to La Placita de Santurce, a lively market filled with food vendors and live music. If you're looking for adventure, try ziplining through the lush rainforest or kayaking in the bioluminescent bay. And of course, no trip to San Juan is complete without a visit to the beautiful beaches like Isla Verde or Condado Beach.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We had two boats and both caught 70+ lb tarpon. Everyone had action. Great trip!

    John D. | September 23, 2024

    Trip: Tarpon and Snook Smash! - 16'

  • ★★★★★
    Our guide and captain were great in Puerto Rico, which is why I’m giving it 5 stars. I do not want our confusing/stressful experience to reflect poorly on the people we actually worked with. Our issues were with the parent company “Captain Experiences.” They were not knowledgeable on fishing license needs; I only asked about fishing licenses to verify what I read on their website because it was a bit contradictory. I was provided the wrong answer by someone at Captain Experiences, and was only given the correct info after I screenshot their website and emailed it to them. Also, the directions to the pick up location were not clear. Any other fishing tour we have gone on, the captain makes contact prior to the trip to make sure everything is taken care of. We were given the name of the Puerto Rican company’s owner not the captain and guide. Needless to say, my husband and children were very stressed before we located Franco and Petine (who were great and knew nothing about our issues). Located them at 7:26, with trip starting at 7:30. My son caught a good sized white marlin and my daughter had a fish get off the hook. Again, Franco and Petine were great. The issue is communication and clarity prior to the trip.

    Victoria M. | July 12, 2024

    Trip: Deep-Sea in Blue Marlin Alley

  • ★★★★★
    Great afternoon of tarpon fishing with Fernando! He was knowledgable, helpful and very polite! What a nice young man! He made our afternoon very pleasant. The boat is comfortable & clean. Communication with Juan Carlos was easy, informative & prompt.

    Gail C. | April 24, 2024

    Trip: Extreme Tarpon - 20’ Twin Vee

  • ★★★★★
    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. | March 14, 2024

    Trip: Extreme Tarpon - 20’ Twin Vee

  • ★★★★★
    What a great night trip. Some tarpon and snapper. Also, beautiful night on the water. Highly recommended!

    Sean B. | February 29, 2024

    Trip: Night Fishing CFA - 16'

  • ★★★★★
    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. | February 15, 2024

    Trip: Backwater Tarpon, Snook, & Jacks

  • ★★★★★
    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. | February 14, 2024

    Trip: Puerto Rico Inshore Adventure

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

    Rhonda H. | December 30, 2023

    Trip: Tarpon & Snook - 22' Quick Bite

  • ★★★★★
    Absolutely amazing. Capt. Luis was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. He got us on the fish right from the start and they kept coming. Well worth every penny. Thanks Capt. Luis. Five stars!

    Jeremy K. | December 21, 2023

    Trip: Puerto Rico Peacock Bass Slam

  • ★★★★★
    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. | December 19, 2023

    Trip: Tarpon & Snook - 22' Quick Bite

  • ★★★★★
    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. | June 18, 2023

    Trip: Puerto Rico Tarpon Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Angel and his crew mate were fantastic they worked very hard to put us on fish but it didn’t work out. One high point was when we returned to the marina Captan Angel spotted some Tarpon so he baited a rod and tossed it in and then let my 7 year old Grandson reel it in. He was really excited to fight that tarpon and talked about it all night. Thank you Captain Angel for your kindness.

    Jim S. | June 6, 2023

    Trip: San Juan Offshore - 42’ Egg Harbour

  • ★★★★★
    Rafa is the goat

    Andrew M. | March 18, 2023

    Trip: Puerto Rico Inshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip a little rough but amazing time hooked a 400+ marlin but lost it closed to the boat, regardless great time.

    Jorge P. | July 16, 2022

    Trip: San Juan Offshore - 42’ Egg Harbour

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

    Scott S. | June 26, 2022

    Trip: Puerto Rico Tarpon Adventure

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

    Tom D. | June 11, 2022

    Trip: Puerto Rico Tarpon Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    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. | April 26, 2022

    Trip: Extreme Reef Trip - 26' Twin Vee

  • ★★★★★
    A great day on the water with a view of Old San Juan in the back ground. Boat was fully out fitted and the Captain and mate work like a well oiled machine. Great gear, fully stocked cooler, and and fish on. What more can you say?

    Andrew C. | January 29, 2021

    Trip: San Juan Offshore - 42’ Egg Harbour

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