Talk about a great experience! My son (7) was asking me to go fishing which I though was a great…read moreIdea as I had never been fishing before. I though this would be a great bonding experience between us. I searched for what was available in San Juan... every where I searched I got the same answer... Capt Juan Carlos Torruella of Extreme Fishing PR. I emailed him for dates and rates, he was fast to respond and easy to schedule. Nothing complicated as easy as it should be. We scheduled a 4hr (2 to 6pm) trip. The day could have not been more perfect. As we departed on our trip the Captain was more than helpful in explaining what we should expect. He answered all our questions and made my kid feel safe and entertained. 7 year olds can get bored easily... NOT TODAY he was excited, happy and wanting more... needless to say me too. The Tally: My kid got 9 Tarpon and 3 Robalo I got 4 and 1 Total 13 Tarpon / 4 Robalo I can't thank Juan Carlos Torruella for the great experience!! 5 Stars is not enough... Definitely worth the investment and will do it again!!

Captain Javier was a great host and put us on tarpon immediately in the morning. We had great…read moreconversation and views the whole day and caught several of these fighting silver kings. I wrote an article on my blog with photos about the whole experience if anyone cares to read more or needs any convincing to go on this excursion :) https://louloudurant.com/2019/05/31/tarpon-in-puerto-rico/

Good Evening This…read moreis Capt Alex from San Juan, that you fished with us on the 10th of june. It came to my attention that you wrote some disgusting things about me and my charter service on the internet, if whithin the next 24 hrs the comment is not removed From yelp.com I will be forced to take legal action against you and I will make sure that you will be sorry for the false accusations, especially when I have proof that I made a refund in the most prompt way possible and in your text to me is clearly expressed on your part. This is the response I received from the service.. Great customer service here Alex.

We went on one of their 4 hour charters. Upon arrival we were quickly onboard and ready to go. The…read morecaptain read us the standard guide as soon as we were on board, mentioning there were drinks in the cooler and where the restroom was and what we'd be going for. Minutes later we were off. Most of us hung out in the back of the boat on the way out with the deckhand. The deckhand was friendly and sociable, talking about Puerto Rico as well as the fishing there. This was about the highlight of the excursion which for all we paid was a very expensive conversation. One out of the bay we proceeded to troll for the next 3 hours, with not so much as a single bite. In addition to this the water was quite rough, more so than the 4-5 foot swells the captain described. Though having been offshore fishing a number of times we know this is just par for the course, but be prepared for it. If its normal for this time of year as they described expect for some to get seasick. While I didn't expect to be out there all day until we caught something the fact that we came up empty handed and were back in the boat slip in under 4 hrs from our departure was a bit of a letdown. Further as we arrived back the captain didn't say a word to the group, in fact no word from him since he swiped the credit card before we even departed. If we had landed on fish I would have more likely given 3 stars, but even then the experience pending a record setting marlin would have just been an alright one.

My wife and I visited Puerto Rico for the first time over the Xmas holiday, and like all our trips…read moreI must go fishing. We fished two days with Francisco. The first day chasing Peacocks and Jaguar Bass and the Second day Tarpon. Both trips were amazing, with lots of action, and Francisco is a super knowledgeable and fun captain who will put you on the fish. As a charter Captain myself I can be picky about whoI fish with while on vacation. highly recommend fishing with him while in Puerto Rico.

Highly recommend this fishing outfit! Captain Paco knows the fishery and has practiced his craft of…read moreguiding very well. I've been missing out on such a fantastic experience and never knew until now. Captain Paco will give you the best recommendation for what you want to catch based on conditions (weather) Trust his judgment and be prepared to have expectations blown away and totally enjoy the experience.

Two part review. 1. If you cruise, the dock is a very short…read morewalk and easy to find. The communication is top notch leading up to the day of charter. Boat is very clean and gear is very nice. Drinks are provided as well which was great on a hot day. 2. We (myself, wife and two kids age 9 and 14) were onboard but only myself and older son fished. I understand fishing can be tough some days but for the $500 pricetag we only caught 4 fish in four hours which was less than I would expect and the extra money for anyone that wasn't fishing was probably not worth it but only other option was to leave them behind on the ship. 3. Would recommend but taking these things into consideration ahead of time that's all.

The good: My friends and I had a pleasant afternoon cruising around the inshore harbor with our…read morecaptain Luis. Super chill and nice guy. Communication with the company before the day was responsive and easy. They, like many fishing charters in PR, offer morning and afternoon slots. The rep I spoke with several times, Natalie, said the afternoon offered good fishing, as I was concerned that only morning was a good time. Also, $600 for seven guys four hours fishing isn't bad. The boat was a bit cramped with seven plus captain but was still comfortable and fairly new. The bad: I called an hour before we were scheduled to meet and asked if there would be ice for the cooler I already knew they had. The rep confirmed she'd have the captain grab some more. I'm glad I called because we would have been iceless otherwise. They had a morning charter earlier and seemed to not have reupped on any beverages and such for us (minus whatever straggler beers and waters were left). When we reached the meeting point the boat pulled up with both men seeming confused. We were a group of seven but they said they could only take six. I said I was clear about our group size when I booked, and that their rep said it was fine. She said they could only charge for six so the seventh was free. Luis and Ricardo (the other captain who didn't join us) deliberated away from us a bit but then we all boarded and got on our way. Awkward start to the day but not a big deal. We then proceeded to spend over an hour bait fishing with no success. We were surprised that the bait fish were not already in the live well (I know this isn't always the case but all seven of us were surprised by this and we've all done charter fishing). With a chunk of the afternoon gone and no bait fish, we trolled with lures the whole time. We did not have a single bite the entire day let alone catch anything. Luis definitely seemed committed to finding fish and even stayed out a little later with us but to no avail. Fishing has such days so that's less on the company obviously, but the unpreparedness with the bait fish, expectation from the rep that the season and time of day boded well, and confusion that began the trip all suggested that the company mailed in our experience. With a little better communication internally and more attentive preparation for our group, it could have been a much better day. I'll be looking elsewhere for my next fishing experience in PR.

Captain campos was really knowledgeable about fishing. He was also really friendly and patient with…read moremy kids. His prices are reasonable.

This charter is a complete sham! Total bait and switch...the guy you talk to on the phone is not…read morethe captain on the day of the trip. I spoke with the guy on the phone a couple of times to make sure they were legitimate, explaining that the 5 of us go sports fishing a couple of times a year...we should have realized they were not legitimate when the actual captain told us we had to buy our own ice when we met him at the dock. But that's not all, the 38 ft Hatteras (the only one from their web site that they actually take out) is 20+ years old and discussing. There is nowhere to sit (except two small coolers), the cabin is filthy, the back deck is tiny, the fighting chair is broken, and the bathroom- it looks like a Freddy Kruger slaughtered I victim in it. We had to rotate who got to sit on the coolers, completely ridiculous! The captain had no personality and after an hour and a half when we told him to turn the boat around because the boat does not work for us- he threatened us, told us he is calling the police, and threw a tantrum. All we could do is laugh. Do not use this charter, you will be sorry.

Although we did not fish captain was Very Nice ! Extremely honest!…read more We did not fish because it was not good out we will definitely go with him next time we come to Puerto Rico

Great day fishing with Captain humbertos. The captain and his mate we're very pleasant and…read moreprofessional. But most importantly we caught fish! 4 mahi and a 100lb blue marlin. We also hooked another blue Maryland and had several hits. Very nice boat too. They cleaned some Mahi for us so we had a great dinner tonight!

We planned a last minute fishing trip. 2 boats Bill Wraps and WiWi. Although I was on the other…read moreboat my co workers raved about the captain and his 1st mate. They caught a bunch of black fun tuna that we enjoyed for dinner that night! Our captain and his 1st mate were great as well. Good time had by all. I would definitely recommend this boat to anyone looking for a great fishing excision. They went above and beyond. They had coolers full of drinks and hand made sandwiches for us. A great experience!

From the owner: We are a professional sport fishing charter operation located in the north east of Puerto Rico.read more

This was THE WORST deep sea fishing trip we have ever had! If I could give them ZERO stars, I would…read morehave! We're still trying to get our money back. Everything we were told was a LIE! We specifically asked about deep sea fishing & catching fish we could keep & cook for dinner. We also asked if the boat had AC & a restroom. Elvia (the wife of Captain Omar) said yes. We would get to catch fish and their boat had a bathroom and AC. They (Captain Omar & Elvia) even convinced us to do the 6 hour fishing trip (more expensive trip) so we could catch more. The total trip for 4 people from 8am-2pm was $885. First, Elvia didn't call us to let us know that their newer boat was having engine problems so we wounl have to go on the older boat. She didn't mention this to us until my husband called her the night before to confirm our charter. We had already paid the deposit of $445 so we didn't dispute the issue with her because we were told this boat still had a bathroom & AC. We arrived at the dock (which was a different location than the original one she told us, this location was further away) & had to call her because no one was there and it was already 8am. We eventually got on the boat & started our trip. The bathroom had no running water so we couldn't wash our hands. The cabin had no AC so we were hot and nauseous. All we did for hours was trolling. We never stopped to actually fish even after my husband told Captain Omar again that we wanted to stop & catch fish, actual fishing. Then when Captain Omar said he would take us to a spot were we could fish the engine over heated & the cabin filled with smoke. He had to stop and slowly head back to port. We all had to evacuate the cabin and stay up top. We were worried it would set the boat on fire. Finally we got back to port & had to get off the boat. No fishing whatsoever. Didn't even get to touch the fishing poles! Then the Captain told us to call his wife to deal with her about the money issue. He apologized & offered another trip late that night but we already had other plans and could not reschedule. We basically just wasted 6 hours just riding on a boat and it was rough waters so that wasn't even relaxing either. When I reached out to Elvia she acted like she did not know who I was or what I was talking about & put her husband on the phone to speak with me. I asked again if they could refund our money, at least 1/2 of it since this experience was not at all what was promised and advertised. He argued with me, got defensive & wanted to speak to my husband and not me. They both basically said that they never told us they had AC & that they told us that trolling was all they do here in Puerto Rico & that the engine breaking down was not their fault. They said they would not refund the $445 deposit but would not charge us the remainder of the balance. I told them that was not acceptable & I would deal with my credit card company to get my money back. Next thing I know, there was an additional charge on our credit card for $250! They lied again! Don't use this fishing charter company! If you do, get everything in writing. Don't take their word for it. They are liars!

Wake up call comes in but I'm already up anticipating another pre-dawn on the San Jose Lagoon. As…read moreI search for some coffee in the lobby of the Ritz, I remember the attentive the staff is here and simply put in my request for a brew of steaming dark wake me up coffee. I need to be ready for what's ahead. Walking out of the hotel the humidity and warmth of a San Juan morning strikes me and slows my pace up. I think "better than Boston," but the humidity will make me pay later. The coffee arrives at the same time as a cab. There is nothing better than Ritz coffee and there are many cabs a lot better than the cabs in San Juan. I've never been in a good one! 5 minutes to El Cangrejo Yacht Club and my adventure. My captain awaits and his name is Omar. The legend of the San Jose Lagoon, the man who guarantees tarpon catches and the guide who developed the sport of tarpon fishing in this reclaimed body of water that is the result of the airport construction. Off and on this lagoon can be, well let's just say, questionable in water quality but as the years have gone by it get's cleaner and clearer. The journey to the fishing grounds is a combination of catching bait (thread fin herring) and perch (for the big girls.) A ride through the downtown takes you under a bridge that requires a heads up move and out into open water. The anticipation of a frenzy makes the heart beat faster as you round each corner. A frenzy as Omar calls them is a situation where tarpon school together to feed on bait on the service which has an area of a lagoon in a lather with crashing tarpon, snook and diving birds. Today we are on our third day of fishing the early morning bite. A few jumps the first two days leads me to believe that my luck will turn as the fish are here and we change our tactics to work a ledge that the tarpon move along from the lagoon on the other side of the big bridge to the main body of water. It is the trick and the magic that years of fishing and studying tarpon makes Omar the best. While other guides are fishing the shore line to west we stick to the ledge just outside of the bridge. Fish on and I am into my first 60lb tarpon of the day on a nice fresh herring on light tackle braid. No sooner do I cool off with some iced down water (remember reference to the humidity) and we see a boil and I cast to that and ....fish on. 15 minutes later a perfect match to the first one get's released. High fives, water, more water, and another boil. Cast to it .......wait ....wait ....wait reel reel reel and the circle hook hits home. This shinning silver beauty contrasts with the murky Ritz brown coffee color of the lagoon and takes your breath away. Quick picture, release and more high fives! Lines back in, water now in my pocket, my guide shirt and hat soaked in sweat and lines back in. I can not drink the water fast enough as the excitement of the fight, the humidity and now the sun well overhead has me HOT! Just a breather please I think, but can never express to Omar as our friendship has developed into one of constant ribbing and barbs of Puerto Rican humor and Boston comebacks. Oh no.....fish on. Dear God let this stop! I reel and reel and the circle hooks catches and this fish jumps and jumps and she's a beauty of sterling silver. Do you think the fourth in one hour would give me a break and be smaller.......no no no she's pushing 100lbs. So I have Omar pour some water in my mouth over my head and back,,, and this refreshes me enough to dig in. Down and dirty we agree to see if I can pressure her fast to the boat. It works, she cooperates and we finally take a break after releasing yet another. Well, I would like to tell you the morning continued with this level of intensity but it cooled down as my body did too and we jumped 4 more fish landing two all between 40 to 80 lbs. My best tarpon morning ever. Now advice! Fish with Omar and if you can try to book morning trips and do so more than one time as you stay in San Juan. Stay in touch with Omar as the seasons for tarpon are fairly constant but he will call you when the bite is on. The rates are super fair and San Juan is such an easy inexpensive flight for me from Boston. All you need is Omar's cell number which is provided. Call Omar tell him your level of expertise and fly fish when he recommends, but most importantly listen to his advice and stories. He is the legend and my friend.

What an amazing sunset and sail in San Juan Bay and out to El Morro. Even as residents of Puerto…read moreRico, the view from the bay of these landmarks made it even more impressive. Captain William and First Mate were amazing. We took some Beverages and charcuterie and he prepared and served us. Thank you !! Recommend 5 stars.

5 stars for the Captain and for the time on the water. 2 stars for communication with owner Ivan…read more Maybe 1. More on that later. Captain Joe gave us a wonderful evening on the water. Hubs & I had gone sailing several times both with friends and on excursions before and were prepared for the wind and the spray, and most of all, I was excited for the heeling (hubs less so... but he loves me -- this was more in my wheelhouse than his). I admit, based on previous paid experiences I somewhat expected to have the option of handling the ropes to help with adjusting the sails, of course with appropriate guidance. In this case, that was a hard no; we were not to touch anything, "for safety". We got some commentary on the history of the island and it's fortresses - nice, but in my specific case take it or leave it (because we'd already been to Castillo San Cristobal). I preferred El Capitan talking with us and the other couple about where we were staying and what foodie priorities to get to during our stay. And God put on a sunset show for us, and it was neat to see the other ships in the bay -- from cargo ferries to private yachts to sailboats from all over to a pair of cruise ships in Port. Now I said I'd talk on our communication snafu with the owner -- with our booking there were pretty specific instructions on where to park and where to go. Which we endeavored to follow when we arrived, early, bearing in mind the "if you're late we leave without you, no refunds" cautionary language. We messaged that we were there, that we knew we were early, and where we were, by the gatehouse as instructed. Guard brought us in to where they said we would be met by the team from Sail San Juan Bay, and by then we had a conflicting location message. As we tried to follow orders, we received another message sending us back towards where we had been. I was put off by it, and all the more in contrast to another excursion I did the next day with incredibly clear info and texts to the entire group including the person actually taking point on the group, even though the meeting point was similarly at a public unmanned location. So yeah, 100% go on the sailboat, and enjoy the time on the bay... but follow initial instructions and if you can avoid contact with the owner, do so.