--- title: Light Tackle Tarpon & Snook Fishing Charter lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Rico country: Caribbean price: 291 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 425 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Fishing by the hotel district rank_in_category: 4 of 6 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/light-tackle-tarpon-snook-fishing-charter/ --- # Light Tackle Tarpon & Snook Fishing Charter **Guidekin's take:** A private fishing charter on the mangrove lagoons beside the hotel district, chasing tarpon, snook and jacks on fly or spinning tackle from a marina minutes from Isla Verde and Condado. 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 (table below). ## Overview 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! **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €291 per group/vehicle for the 2hrs Spinning Tackle Trip option; other options up to €433 - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 425 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Backwater Tarpon Fishing Charters Puerto Rico - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 10 start times between 06:00 and 17:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.9 from 425 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 413 of 425. - 5 stars: 409 (96%) - 4 stars: 4 (1%) - 3 stars: 3 (1%) - 2 stars: 4 (1%) - 1 star: 5 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise patient coaching and large tarpon catches; some trips end without a bite or a catch. **Praised:** - Patient coaching on casting and landing fish for beginners and children - Captains try different spots and tactics when the fish are not biting - The challenge of hooking and landing large tarpon - Calm lagoon scenery, mangroves and wildlife along the way - Friendly conversation and a relaxed atmosphere on the boat **Complaints:** - Some anglers leave disappointed after getting no bites or catches - Limited bait options and boats without trolling motors Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-03-27 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 2hrs Spinning Tackle Trip | €286 per group | Spanish, English | Duration: 2 hours Hydra Sport 20FT bayboat | | 4HRS Tarpon Fly Fishing Trip | €398 per group | Spanish, English | 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 | | 4hrs Spinning Tackle Trip | €402 per group | Spanish, English | Duration: 4 hours 20ft Bay Craft | | 4hrs Night Fishing Trip | €433 per group | Spanish, English | Duration: 4 hours 23Ft Bay Boat | ## What's included - Soda/Pop ## Not included - Private transportation ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10 start times between 06:00 and 17:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €286 | €143 | | 4 | €286 | €72 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. ## Compared with other Private Tours | 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](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/all-inclusive-private-charter-to-icacos-or-palomino-islands/?format=md) | €579 per group | 4h | 4.99 (511) | private | | [Private Puerto Rican Cooking Class in San Juan for Groups](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/private-puerto-rican-cooking-class-in-san-juan-for-groups/?format=md) | €133 | 3h 30m | 5.0 (54) | private | | [Private Authentic Puerto Rican Cooking Class with a Local Couple](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/private-authentic-puerto-rican-cooking-class-with-a-local-couple/?format=md) | €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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/private-tours-puerto-rico/?format=md ## More in Puerto Rico - All Puerto Rico tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/light-tackle-tarpon-snook-fishing-charter/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/?format=md