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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Join Captain Luis for an exciting reef jigging adventure aboard a 20 foot Shamrock, designed for anglers who want fast-paced action on light tackle in some of the most productive reef systems offshore. This trip focuses on hands-on fishing over deep structure, where the Gulf’s artificial reefs and natural drop-offs come alive with steady bites and hard-fighting fish.

You will be fishing over reefs positioned along dramatic drop-offs that range from 50 to 300 feet, creating the perfect environment for a wide variety of species to gather and feed. These underwater ledges and structure lines hold baitfish year-round, attracting aggressive reef predators and schooling fish that respond well to vertical jigging and active presentations.

Using light spinning tackle and custom bucktail jigs, anglers will actively work the water column while drifting over productive reef zones. This style of fishing keeps you engaged throughout the day, with constant movement, quick reactions, and frequent hookups when fish are actively feeding. It is a very interactive approach that is both exciting and beginner friendly, while still offering plenty of challenge for experienced anglers.

Target species on this trip include grouper, snapper, jacks, mackerel, red hind grouper, yellowtail snapper, mutton snapper, and other reef-dwelling species depending on season and conditions. Each drift can bring a different mix of fish, keeping the action varied and unpredictable in the best way.

Captain Luis focuses on staying over active structure and adjusting drift paths to match current, wind, and fish behavior. This ensures anglers are always in position to maximize hookups and stay on productive water throughout the trip.

This reef jigging experience is built around light tackle excitement, constant action, and accessible fishing for all skill levels. Whether you are new to offshore fishing or looking to refine your jigging technique, this trip delivers a highly interactive day on the water with steady opportunities and exciting fights.

With a strong focus on guaranteed catch, this is an action-driven reef fishing adventure with Captain Luis that keeps lines tight and anglers engaged from start to finish.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Languages

English, Spanish

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

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Pricing Matrix

	3 hours	4 hours
1 Person	$375.00	$475.00
2 People	$375.00	$475.00
3 People	$450.00	$550.00
4 People	$525.00	$650.00
5 People (two boats)	$900.00	$1,100.00
6 People (two boats)	$900.00	$1,100.00
7 People (two boats)	$1,050.00	$1,300.00
8 People (two boats)	$1,050.00	$1,300.00

Pay 25% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Luis L.

Outfitter

Talkative

Intense

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

About Your Guide

Luis L.

Outfitter

Captain Luis was born and raised in Dorado, Puerto Rico, and the North Coast has been his playground since he was a young boy. With 25 years of professional charter experience, and more than 40 years of fishing experience in total, he's a true expert whose passion is obvious.

As a kid, Luis fished every weekend with his friends and entered many fishing tournaments around the island, mastering different light tackle techniques. He then worked his way up as a mate on offshore sport fishing charter boats. In the late '90s, he got his U.S.C.G. Captain's License and started working as a captain on private sport fishing yachts as well as inshore fishing charters. Working on private sport fishing yachts gave him the opportunity to fish all around Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

Captain Luis is now a 100-ton Master Captain and a member of the Puerto Rico Light Tackle Anglers Club, IGFA, and Puerto Rico Sportfishing Association. He loves to show all levels of angler what the "Isla de Encanta" has to offer!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

725 pounds blue marlin

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

Wahoo nuggets

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

725 pounds blue marlin

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

Wahoo nuggets

Whats your favorite band?

Metallica

Whats your favorite movie?

Wedding Singger

Whats your drink of choice?

Coca Cola

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Another boat

How did you get started guiding?

When I was 15 years old as a deck hand on a sport fishing charter boat.

What makes you different from other guides?

I like to catch fish and always do my beat for my customers to catch fish but mostly, become my friends.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

La Parguera, Lajas, Puerto Rico

Areas Fished

Caribbean Sea

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Reef Fishing In The West Coast PR

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Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Shamrock
Year Built: 2016
Boat Length: 20'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Shamrock
Year Built: 2016
Boat Length: 20'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Yanmar
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Ice chest, livewell, t top, Chartplotter GPS

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Languages

English, Spanish

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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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

We supply all necessary fishing tackle as well as soft drinks, water and snacks.

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

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Luis 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 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 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.

Reviews

5.0

based on 3 reviews

Trent

Verified Review

July 5

We had a great time even though the waves were high. Only got one in the boat but Luis was amazing and very friendly. All in all great experience great time good times with good people.

Trent

Verified Review

July 5

We had a great time even though the waves were high. Only got one in the boat but Luis was amazing and very friendly. All in all great experience great time good times with good people.

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Trip: La Parguera Offshore Fishing

Response from Luis:

Thanks for the opportunity and hope to see you again soon!! Capt. Luis and crew

Response from Luis:

Thanks for the opportunity and hope to see you again soon!!
Capt. Luis and crew

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William

Verified Review

February 6

Cpt Louis worked very hard to get me on fish. Saw some permit but couldn’t get them to take the fly. Fun experience. Cpt Louis got out of the boat to fish and coach me on the flats. I would definitely use him again.

William

Verified Review

February 6

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Trip: West Coast Flats Fishing

Jeremy

Verified Review

December 18

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

Verified Review

December 18

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!

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Trip: Puerto Rico Peacock Bass Slam

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

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.