Captain Tommy was/is patient, gives good critiques in the moment, and is an all around great person to be stuck on a boat with! He led us to areas with plenty of action and we landed 3 (4 we lost one right at the boat, biggest of the day) and saw so many more floating around. The only ‘downside’ to our trip was the thunderstorm that rolled through at the very end where we all agreed to head back into shore and cut the trip short by 15 mins. Tommy is a legend and thank you for making Father’s Day so special

-Little Jeff, Big Jeff and Family

Our guide took us out and was such a great host. We’re definitely just casual fisherman (me, my 17yo son and his friend, and my wife) and was super patient and explained everything we needed to do very well. Our 4-hrs went by super fast and we landed about 7 tarpon with 3 making it to the boat (one monster right at the beginning of our trip). Our guide knew the area super well and had several great fishing spots we moved between. I would definitely book this trip again.

I recently had the privilege of joining Captain Miguel on a fishing excursion, and it was truly remarkable. Despite reeling in three tarpon instead of the anticipated eight, the experience was nothing short of exceptional.

Captain Miguel’s expertise and passion for fishing were evident from the moment we boarded his private charter. His guidance and knowledge of the local waters ensured that our group had an enjoyable and fruitful outing.

Throughout the journey, Captain Miguel’s warm personality and dedication to our satisfaction were evident. He shared captivating anecdotes and insights into the marine ecosystem, enriching our experience beyond the mere act of fishing.

Safety was paramount under Captain Miguel’s watchful eye, as he diligently adhered to all protocols to ensure a secure environment for everyone on board.

In conclusion, I highly recommend Captain Miguel to anyone seeking an unforgettable fishing adventure. The trip exceeded all expectations, thanks to Captain Miguel’s expertise, hospitality, and commitment to excellence. I look forward to future opportunities to fish with him again.

PS. The trip was so legendary we hired a local artist to recreate our experience this morning.

Sincerely,
JS

We caught 8 Tarpon and had about 15 bites, great experience! Alex our guide knew exactly where to go on the lagoon to put us onto biting fish. Alex also knew exactly what to use to catch fish and explained and trained us on the correct fishing techniques for Tarpon. I highly recommend Backwater Tarpon if you’re trying to catch fish, Alex is also a great guide. I’d definitely do this trip again.

Went out with my dad and my 2 sons(10 and 7 yrs old), Fernando was our captain. We did the 4 hr morning trip. Had an awesome morning, my boys landed a few nice tarpon and a couple more got away but had a great time. Fernando was an awesome captain, very professional while still very personable. My boys really liked having him as captain and he was very patient with them which was great, even caught a tiny crab for my youngest to let crawl on him. Can’t say enough good things about it, really good time, Thank you Fernando!!!