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Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know where to put you on fish.

About Your Trip

Water Type

Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Reef Fishing in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

Experience some of the most diverse and productive reef fishing in Puerto Rico, where the reef system extends from shallow 6-foot flats to depths of over 850 feet. The west coast of Puerto Rico offers a unique underwater landscape shaped by the Cordillera Central mountain range, which not only protects the region from prevailing winds but also continues beneath the surface, creating dramatic drop-offs, underwater ridges, canyons, and reef structures that hold fish year-round.

Thanks to this natural protection, Cabo Rojo is known for its calm seas and crystal-clear waters, providing ideal conditions for both fishing and sightseeing. These clear waters allow for exciting visual techniques such as topwater sight fishing and sight jigging, while advanced sonar technology helps locate fish with precision over reefs, ledges, and deep-water structures.

Action can happen at any moment—from explosive topwater strikes over shallow reefs to vertical jigging over schools of fish suspended along underwater canyons and drop-offs. The area's unique bottom structure creates countless feeding zones that attract a wide variety of species and make every trip a new adventure.

Your captain was born and raised in Cabo Rojo and has spent a lifetime learning these waters. After graduating high school, he began his commercial fishing career, gaining extensive knowledge of the local reefs, seasonal migrations, and hidden fishing grounds. This experience provides access to special locations and productive areas that few anglers ever get to fish.

For anglers interested in exploring offshore reef structures, deeper canyons, and remote fishing grounds, customized trips are available. Pricing may vary depending on the distance and fishing style, but the experience is truly on another level. These offshore adventures offer access to some of the most spectacular underwater terrain in the Caribbean and the opportunity to fish waters rarely touched by others.

Whether you're casting topwater lures across shallow reefs, jigging over deep structure, or exploring offshore canyons, Cabo Rojo delivers a world-class reef fishing experience unlike anywhere else in Puerto Rico.

Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 2 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 hours	6 hours
1 Person	$650.00	$850.00
2 People	$650.00	$850.00
3 People	$650.00	$850.00
4 People	$650.00	$850.00
5 People	$650.00	$850.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Rafael R.

Outfitter

Instructional

Laid-back

Quality

Talkative

Expert Oriented

Adventurous

Raised in the Caribbean, I've been running these waters my whole life. From shallow flats to deep canyons, I've spent years commercial fishing and learning the west coast's hidden gems. Around here, we don't fish by luck, we fish by experience. Come aboard, enjoy the ride, and let's go find out what's biting!

About Your Guide

Rafael R.

Outfitter

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Blue Marlin, here in the carribean for sure the biggest fish of a dedicated sportsman is gonna be a blue marlin but my favorite big fish is the wahoo, nothing beats a 70+ missile!

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

I will cook what was bitting during the week, for sure mutton snappers, cero mackerel or a queens snapper.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Blue Marlin, here in the carribean for sure the biggest fish of a dedicated sportsman is gonna be a blue marlin but my favorite big fish is the wahoo, nothing beats a 70+ missile!

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

I will cook what was bitting during the week, for sure mutton snappers, cero mackerel or a queens snapper.

What’s your favorite band?

Linkin Park

What’s your favorite movie?

JUMANJI

What’s your favorite sports team?

Atleticos San German, Indios de Mayaguez

What’s your drink of choice?

Celsius Energy Drink

What was your last halloween costume?

Winnie the Pooh

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Fishing gear and a skiff

How did you get started guiding?

started as a fishing mate on a comertial fishing vessel, then on fishing charters.

What makes you different from other guides?

Well I dont see too much diference between the guides around Cabo Rojo, we all speak spanglish the whole day. The only differece is that I'm born and raised on the west coast probably sight fishing tarpons since I was 6 years old.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Cabo Rojo, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

Areas Fished

Caribbean Sea

About Your Boat

1/3

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Seacraft
Year Built: 1986
Boat Length: 23'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Seacraft
Year Built: 1986
Boat Length: 23'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 280
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Snorkeling equipment, Live bait well, Multimedia system, Outriggers, Ice box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 2 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

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This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Rafael will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 2 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 2 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.