Tarpon Fishing San Juan: Light Tackle Charter (Lagoons)
Tour Highlights
Light Tackle Tarpon
Sight-fish rolling tarpon in San Juan's lagoon system on a purpose-built inshore boat
Year-Round Action
Tarpon all year (peak May to October), plus snook, snapper, jacks and barracuda
Small Private Charter
Up to 4 anglers, configured for 1 to 2 or 3 to 4
Sight-Fishing The Flats
The captain works the tide and the light to put you on rolling fish
Catch And Release
Standard for tarpon under local conservation practice, the photo and the fight is the trophy
Captain Instructs First-Timers
No experience needed, casting instruction provided
About This Tour
Tarpon are everywhere in San Juan's lagoon system, rolling at dawn off the mangrove edges of Laguna San José, busting bait in the channels of Laguna Torrecilla, holding under bridge pilings at the city's eastern edge. They run 50 to 150 pounds in these waters, and they fight like nothing else on light tackle.
The boat is a 22ft Pathfinder rigged for sight-fishing the flats. Light spinning gear, with fly setups available, and the captain works the tide and the light to put you on rolling fish. Most days are catch-and-release under local conservation practice, so the photo and the fight is the trophy. Beyond tarpon there is snook on the mangrove edges, snapper around structure, and jacks busting bait in the channels.
Up to 4 anglers per charter, 4 hours, departing Cangrejos Yacht Club in Carolina, 15 minutes east of San Juan Bay Marina. Polarized sunglasses are essential, since they let you spot fish before you cast. The captain instructs first-time casters, so no experience is needed.
Departure Point: Cangrejos Yacht Club, PR-187 Km 3.8, Dock E-110, Carolina, PR 00979
Group Size: Up to 4 anglers (configured 1 to 2 or 3 to 4)
Boat: 22ft Pathfinder, purpose built for inshore light tackle, USCG certified captain
What's Not Included
- Hotel transportation to Cangrejos Yacht Club
- Alcoholic beverages
- Food and snacks
- Gratuities
What to Bring
- Polarized sunglasses (essential for sight-fishing)
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A light, long sleeve sun shirt
- Snacks and water for your group
- Non-slip shoes, quick-dry clothing, and cash for gratuities
- Valid ID
Guest Requirements
4
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts
Cancellations made within 48 hours are non-refundable
Weather cancellations by the operator are a full refund or a free reschedule to any available date within 12 months
Tour Itinerary
Cast Off From Cangrejos Yacht Club Head into the San Juan lagoon system
Read The Tide And Light The captain positions the boat on tarpon-holding structure
Fish The Lagoons Cast for rolling tarpon or work the mangrove edges for snook and snapper, switching areas as fish move with the tide between Laguna San José and Laguna Torrecilla
Return To The Dock Back to Cangrejos Yacht Club for photos, with no fish cleaning as catch-and-release is standard
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From $549.00
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