Priced per boat at €291 per group/vehicle with two to four hour and night tiers; soft drinks on board, transport not included. 4.9 from 425 reviews.
In our comparison: #4 of 6 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices: per adult for a party of two, or per group where marked. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish.
| Option | What the operator says | From |
|---|---|---|
| 2hrs Spinning Tackle TripThe page price | Duration: 2 hours Hydra Sport 20FT bayboat | €286per group |
| 4HRS Tarpon Fly Fishing Trip | Fly Fishing for Tarpons: We currently provide all the tackle needed for fly fishing in Puerto Rico. Our weapon of choice would be the Sage X 9wt. Duration: 4 hours 20FT Bay Craft | €398per group |
| 4hrs Spinning Tackle Trip | Duration: 4 hours 20ft Bay Craft | €402per group |
| 4hrs Night Fishing Trip | Duration: 4 hours 23Ft Bay Boat | €433per group |
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 19 September 2026.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 413 of 425
Star breakdown of all 425 ratings
Reviewers praise patient coaching and large tarpon catches; some trips end without a bite or a catch.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (27 March 2025 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
Reviews are shown as the platforms publish them and removed when they disappear there.
Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
San Juan, PR is home to some of the best tarpon fishing in the world. Light tackle and fly fishing enthusiasts journey to San Juan, PR from all over the world to fish the brackish waters of Laguna San Jose & Laguna Torrecilla for tarpon, jacks, and snook. Gorgeous and seemingly endless red mangroves span the horizon right on the middle of the hotel district, the marina (Cangrejos Yacht Club) is just a mere 3 to 5 mile run from isla verde, condado and old san juan. Making Backwater Tarpon Fishing Puerto Rico, one of the premier fishing charters in San Juan, Puerto Rico come and enjoy a perfect day of light tackle angling. Backwater fishing in Puerto Rico affords anglers the opportunity to explore endless mangroves of Puerto Rico while targeting several of the most coveted light tackle species. If you’re looking for a tarpon fishing charter in Puerto Rico who will put you on the fish, be sure to give Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR a call to learn more about availability and what’s biting!
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #4 of 6 | €291 per group | 4h | 4.9 (425) | private |
| All-Inclusive Private Charter to Icacos or Palomino Islands | €579 per group | 4h | 4.99 (511) | private |
| Private Puerto Rican Cooking Class in San Juan for Groups | €133 | 3h 30m | 5.0 (54) | private |
| Private Authentic Puerto Rican Cooking Class with a Local Couple | €147 | 3h | 5.0 (36) | private |
Ranked #4 of 6 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €133 to €818, median €147; typical length 4h. 6 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 6 Private Tours