Booked a last minute 6 hour trip for my girlfriend and I. She hung out on the boat and I fly fished the whole time. Tommy was a great guy to hang out with, we both felt safe and comfortable the whole time, and we both had a ton of fun.

I was hesitant to book a trip with any of the San Juan tarpon guide services after seeing pictures of bleeding adult tarpon dragged into the boat and laying across peoples laps. Tarpon deserve respect! I chose to go with Backwater Fly Fishing Charters because they were the only guys who left the big fish in the water, handling and releasing them safely!

Fishing with Captain Tommy was great. We were on fish the whole time, we got plenty of bites, and we landed multiple tarpon on fly. Beyond that, I could Captain Tommy loves and respects tarpon, and I learned a lot about chasing tarpon with a fly!

For tourists fishing bait who just want to pull on big fish, I’m sure these guys are great.

For real fly fishermen who want the complete experience and who care about the fish, this is 110% the guys to go with.

Had a blast fish with Captain Miguel. Caught some really nice fish. First time tarpon fishing and learned quickly to bow to the king! Caught a few little snook, got to check the box on that specie also. The fight is awesome, watching the tarpon jump is impressive. Miguel was extremely knowledgeable and fun to fish with. I highly recommend using Captain Miguel if you want to catch fish and have a great time doing it. Next time in Puerto Rico, we will definitely fish with him again!

Captain Miguel was fantastic. We chaffed off a 80 plus pound tarpon after he ran under some docks and around multiple pilings and dumping half the spool on his initial run. Getting on and off the boat passing the ride under docks and around pilings, we made maximum effort but that tarpon was too smart for us. He lept out of the water and a couple minutes later he was gone A few barracuda and some Cerro mackerel topped off the list.  Miguel showed us around some of the back water so I got a good idea of where everything was. I had just moved here so I wanted to get a feel for the inshore fishing grounds. As an experienced angler he let me do my thing while my guest was helped as needed and was very patient with his instruction and him.  My guest now says that he wants to fish every week. He loved it. I can’t speak for the other captains at this service but Miguel was fantastic.

Had an awesome day fishing with Captain Luis.  He was kind, knowledgeable and put us right on the tarpon.  Taught us the proper technique to approach the tarpon in the lagoon waters.  Boat was clean and ready, with ample shade.  I believe it was about a 22’ center console with a 200 hp outboard.  Did not have to go far from the marina to get the fish.  Be mindful that if you enter the address the website gives you, it takes you to the wrong marina.  Best to just google maps “backwater fishing” and it will take you to the right spot.  Great day!

The trip was fantastic. Beautiful lagoons and plenty of wildlife. Miguel was very motivated to get us on the fish and was alot of fun to be around all day. He really has a passion for catching fish. Put me on a couple tarpon towards the end of the trip that were just to smart and quick for me to land but still lots of fun just feeling the power of those big fish! Would recommend the experience for anyone from novice to pro. Absolutely a great time. Thank you Miguel and Backwater Tarpon charter fishing!