Simply Caught Charters LLC offers professional based vessel support to any marine need in Puerto Rico. Our private for hire boat rental and experienced U.S. Coast Guard Captain has over 30 years experience in charter boats and project support. Simply Caught can easily help organize, troubleshoot, and assist with any project undertaken here in Puerto Rico. Our trailorable vessel is perfect for navigating the roads and reefs here on the island. You can expect a professional captain willing to go the extra mile to meet the needs of your project!

“Simply Caught Charters offers support to a multitude of businesses and institutions. We supply safe and effective transportation to any marine destination and to all coast lines in Puerto Rico. With 30 plus years in the marine environment rest assured that your project is in safe hands. We take great pride in our professionalism and punctuality. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for your marine needs.” - Capt. Frank Askew

Ongoing Projects:

Tag-a-Giant - Catch, tag, and the release of Giant Bluefin Tuna then repeat ( 1996 - 2004 )

Morehead City & Oregon Inlet North Carolina

Billfish Foundation Tagging Program - catch, tag, release, report, and repeat of all Bill Fish species ( 1994 - present )

North Carolina - Florida - Puerto Rico

Dolphinfish Research Tagging program - catch, tag, and release of Mahi Mahi then repeat ( 2023 - Present )

Puerto Rico

Past Projects in Puerto Rico:

NOAA Fisheries - Coral reef surveying / NCRIMP (July 2023 )

Arecibo, Rincon, Desecheo, San Juan, Camoy

NOAA Fisheries - Queen Conch DNA Sampling (Aug 2023)

Ponce, Desecheo, Combate, Fajarado, Vieques, Isla Caja de Muertos

Environmental Protection Agency - Contaminated estuary fish sampling (March 2023) Salinas, Las Mareas, Guayama

Arete Associates - Deployment and testing of deep water sensors for Department of Defense. (April 2023) Rincon

 Cancellation Policy : Any cancellations  made 2 weeks prior to trip will receive a full refund. Cancellations less than two weeks will forfeit the entire deposit. For fowl weather we will try to reschedule you if possible, otherwise a 50% refund will be returned.