Puerto Rico Blue Marlin Fishing Charters
Puerto Rico Blue Marlin Fishing Charters
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Best Blue Marlin Fishing Charters in Puerto Rico
Best Blue Marlin Fishing Charters in Puerto Rico
Blue Marlin Fishing in Puerto Rico
Blue Marlin Fishing in Puerto Rico
- Size 200 to 400lbs
- Food Value Good
- Game Qualities Excellent
- Habitats Offshore
(Makaira nigricans)
The scream and smoke of overworked drag, the shouts of the crew as they coordinate the attack, the terrifying thrill as hundreds of pounds of pure muscle explode out of the water–nothing gets the blood pumping like Marlin fishing, and the Blue Marlin Puerto Rico captains spend their lives battling are some of the toughest in the Caribbean.
All around the island, take on the king of Billfish just a few miles from shore. You can get double or even triple-headers when the bite’s hot. The country has only had a few granders so far, but fish in the 500-800 lb range show up each season. Trust us, they’re enough to put even the most skilled sportfishing teams to the test!
When to Visit
The best time to target Blue Marlin in Puerto Rico varied with where on the island you start. San Juan’s main Marlin season runs February-June, when monster Billfish come within a couple of miles of shore. Towards the end of the season, they’re joined by White Marlin. As if there wasn’t enough action already!
The south coast has a much shorter season, running March-May. There are fewer charters on this side of Puerto Rico, probably for that exact reason. The west of the island gets not one but two Marlin migrations each year. A second wave shows up in August and stays around through October. They run along the canyons and ridges of the Mona Passage, and can be even better than the spring Marlin bite!
A date worth saving is the International Billfishing Tournament. This is one of the world’s oldest Marlin tournaments, celebrating its 65th year in October 2018. Book well in advance if you’re visiting then. Up for a challenge? For under $2,000, you could spend two days fishing one of the world’s best competitions, with beach barbecues, cocktail parties, and award ceremony banquets thrown in for free. Sounds pretty good value when you think about it!
Fishing Techniques
Trolling rules the waves around Puerto Rico. Most charter boats prefer to fast-troll lures, either hitting the buoy FADs around San Juan Harbor or following birds and surface action on the hunt for feeding fish. Pitch baits are also very popular here, trolling unhooked teasers then throwing out a whole, circle-hooked Ballyhoo or Spanish Mackerel just as the fish comes in for the kill.
The Marlin fishing Puerto Rico enjoys each year is enough to make anyone fall in love with the place. The fish are only part of the reason we love it, though. San Juan is an amazing city, the island itself is stunning, and you don’t need a passport to get there from the States. Throw in awesome beaches and great rum and you’ve got the perfect Caribbean getaway!
Puerto Rico Blue Marlin Temporadas de Pesca
Puerto Rico Blue Marlin Temporadas de Pesca
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Seasonality
Blue Marlin fishing in Puerto Rico varies moderately throughout the year. High season is June to September. Low season is January to April and November to December. There is no closed season.
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Reseñas de Pesca en Blue Marlin Fishing in Puerto Rico
Reseñas de Pesca en Blue Marlin Fishing in Puerto Rico
Set low expectations and be positive and you’ll have a good time and might even get lucky and enjoy your catch much more and enjoy fishing and accept failure is inevitable persistence is key!
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Set low expectations and be positive and you’ll have a good time and might even get lucky and enjoy your catch much more and enjoy fishing and accept failure is inevitable persistence is key!
SuFishNSea Charters
We fished today with Cody Johnson and had a fantastic time. Tarpon fishing isn’t easy, but Cody did a grade A job setting us up for success and putting us in front of several massive Tarpon. Couldn’t recommend it more, these fish are no joke and don’t disappoint, they fight hard and put on show. Huge shoutout to Cody, all around great guide and someone I’d love to fish with again someday.
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We fished today with Cody Johnson and had a fantastic time. Tarpon fishing isn’t easy, but Cody did a grade A job setting us up for success and putting us in front of several massive Tarpon. Couldn’t recommend it more, these fish are no joke and don’t disappoint, they fight hard and put on show. Huge shoutout to Cody, all around great guide and someone I’d love to fish with again someday.
Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
It’s just like any other fishing days, sometimes it’s good sometimes it’s bad. You just have to come in hoping for the best. And if you don’t catch anything just enjoy the view
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It’s just like any other fishing days, sometimes it’s good sometimes it’s bad. You just have to come in hoping for the best. And if you don’t catch anything just enjoy the view
Backwater Tarpon Fishing PR
Tarpon fishing is fun and challenging. Listen to your guide and follow his recommendations so that you are ready when you land on one.
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Tarpon fishing is fun and challenging. Listen to your guide and follow his recommendations so that you are ready when you land on one.
Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23
Tarpon fishing is a waiting game. First time tarpon fishers should bring their patience!
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Tarpon fishing is a waiting game. First time tarpon fishers should bring their patience!
Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23
First time Inshore fishing, wasn't sure what to expect but it was great. Relaxing and calm waters. Wish we would have allowed ourselves more time to travel the San Juan traffic to get to the marina (took almost 2 times longer than google maps predicted due to traffic). Make sure you eat something before the trip. Be prepared with sunscreen and make sure you bring sunglasses and a hat.
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First time Inshore fishing, wasn't sure what to expect but it was great. Relaxing and calm waters. Wish we would have allowed ourselves more time to travel the San Juan traffic to get to the marina (took almost 2 times longer than google maps predicted due to traffic). Make sure you eat something before the trip. Be prepared with sunscreen and make sure you bring sunglasses and a hat.
Bayside Fishing Charters
No restroom on board so female passengers should plan ahead for a 4 hour trip. Some bugs at night (mosquitoes) but crew provided bug spray and they only last about 20 mins at dusk. Perfect trip in inland waters with light to calm wave activity (no motion sickness.). Bring a snack and enjoy!!
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No restroom on board so female passengers should plan ahead for a 4 hour trip. Some bugs at night (mosquitoes) but crew provided bug spray and they only last about 20 mins at dusk. Perfect trip in inland waters with light to calm wave activity (no motion sickness.). Bring a snack and enjoy!!
SuFishNSea Charters
Not the biggest fish but certainly a lot of fish with an experienced Captain
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Not the biggest fish but certainly a lot of fish with an experienced Captain
SuFishNSea Charters
We were first time fishers. Captain Louis is a very good teacher, explained exactly wat to do when a fish bites. We got 3 out of 3 catches
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We were first time fishers. Captain Louis is a very good teacher, explained exactly wat to do when a fish bites. We got 3 out of 3 catches
SuFishNSea Charters
Consider reef fishing but go with the captain’s recommendation as to what’s biting best ,if some of the anglers are inexperienced.
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Consider reef fishing but go with the captain’s recommendation as to what’s biting best ,if some of the anglers are inexperienced.
Salty Rod Fishing Charters
Constant action on good fish. Not a trophy location but the best sight casting for peacock that I have seen.
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Constant action on good fish. Not a trophy location but the best sight casting for peacock that I have seen.
Peacock Bass Tours
They said it had been a tough few weeks. Mid Feb might just be a bad time.
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They said it had been a tough few weeks. Mid Feb might just be a bad time.
Blue Water Fishing Puerto Rico
Go with Luis let him show you all fishing in Puerto Rico has to offer. He’s the only guy we will use from now on!!
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Go with Luis let him show you all fishing in Puerto Rico has to offer. He’s the only guy we will use from now on!!
SuFishNSea Charters
Give yourself a long enough trip to hook up multiple time. Tarpon are very allusive.
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Give yourself a long enough trip to hook up multiple time. Tarpon are very allusive.
Backwater Tarpon & Snook Fishing
You never know what you're going to see when you leave the marina. Fajardo is some of the best around
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You never know what you're going to see when you leave the marina. Fajardo is some of the best around
787 Fishing Trips
I would definitely book at least 4 hours as the captain sometimes needs time to find the fish.
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I would definitely book at least 4 hours as the captain sometimes needs time to find the fish.
Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23
They’re always biting if you’re fishing for the right species at the right time and right place.
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They’re always biting if you’re fishing for the right species at the right time and right place.
Double Hook Charters
Wear plenty of sunscreen and be patient remember it's fishing, you may have 15-45 min of no bites and all of a sudden BAAAM, all hands on deck!!
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Wear plenty of sunscreen and be patient remember it's fishing, you may have 15-45 min of no bites and all of a sudden BAAAM, all hands on deck!!
Tarpon Tours
We fished in the afternoon. Sunscreen was needed, but not bug spray. Fish were biting. It was great.
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We fished in the afternoon. Sunscreen was needed, but not bug spray. Fish were biting. It was great.
Reel Addiction PR
Be prepared for weather. Sun and possible rain. And talk with the captain of your expectations.
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Be prepared for weather. Sun and possible rain. And talk with the captain of your expectations.
SuFishNSea Charters