Rio Fishing Guide Service - SPI
Rio Fishing Guide Service - SPI
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Fishing trips aboard Rio Fishing Guide Service will take you exploring the flats and backcountry waters of South Padre Island. With a consistent stock of fish throughout the year, these waters offer superb Texas inshore fishing. Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead – you name it, they're all biting around here.
Your guide for the day is Capt. Ruben who has been fishing for the past 20 years and has worked as captain for nearly a decade. He knows these waters well and will make sure you have a nice day out. One look at the photos of his fishing trips, and you'll understand why so many repeat customers come fishing with him over and over again.
Captain Ruben will welcome you aboard his 21' Shallow Sport Boats center console. She is powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine and comes equipped with navigational electronics. There is an ice box onboard, as well as a live well, safety gear, and an assortment of rods, reels, and tackle. The vessel can take up to five anglers, which means you and your friends will have enough room for fishing.
Trip rates include all the fishing gear and catch cleaning. You need to purchase and bring along a valid Texas saltwater fishing license. If you want to fish with kids, come along! When packing for the trip, remember to bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, food and drinks, as well as a camera to take a nice shot of your catch.
You can try a variety of techniques: sight casting, which is interesting to both novice anglers and those with more experience, light tackle fishing, using artificial or live bait, you can learn a lot and have fun while you're at it. Get your friends and hop onboard!
Fishing trips aboard Rio Fishing Guide Service will take you exploring the flats and backcountry waters of South Padre Island. With a consistent stock of fish throughout the year, these waters offer superb Texas inshore fishing. Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead – you name it, they're all biting around here.
Your guide for the day is Capt. Ruben who has been fishing for the past 20 years and has worked as captain for nearly a decade. He knows these waters well and will make sure you have a nice day out. One look at the photos of his fishing trips, and you'll understand why so many repeat customers come fishing with him over and over again.
Captain Ruben will welcome you aboard his 21' Shallow Sport Boats center console. She is powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine and comes equipped with navigational electronics. There is an ice box onboard, as well as a live well, safety gear, and an assortment of rods, reels, and tackle. The vessel can take up to five anglers, which means you and your friends will have enough room for fishing.
Trip rates include all the fishing gear and catch cleaning. You need to purchase and bring along a valid Texas saltwater fishing license. If you want to fish with kids, come along! When packing for the trip, remember to bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, food and drinks, as well as a camera to take a nice shot of your catch.
You can try a variety of techniques: sight casting, which is interesting to both novice anglers and those with more experience, light tackle fishing, using artificial or live bait, you can learn a lot and have fun while you're at it. Get your friends and hop onboard!
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Absolutely incredible fishing trip! From start to finish, Captain Reuben made sure we had an amazing experience. He knew exactly where to go and kept us on fish the entire time. We ended up limiting out on trout and honestly caught so many fish we lost count! The boat was clean, the gear was top-notch, and the overall vibe was fun and laid-back. Whether you’re experienced or new to fishing, this charter is the real deal. Highly recommend—can’t wait to book again!
Thank you
My son's comment when I told him I'm gonna write a review: Just write 'Thank you for the awesome trip.' I couldn't agree more. Captain Ruben went out of his way to make sure my 5y old had a great time on the water. As it was just me and my son Cpt Ruben joined in to double the chances and happily handed over the rod to my son each time he had a fish on. He genuinely enjoyed teaching my son, was patient and as happy as me about my son's excitement. Every spot he took us to produced fish. He filleted our catch and a local restaurant prepared it for us in the evening. Just a great ending to a perfect day on the water.
We did a half day trip with captain Reuben. Iwas so happy that my kids caught fish and my son and daughter both caught the two largest redfsh of the day! overall we caught several redfish and trout and ended up with 6 keeper reds and 2 keeper trout.
Thank you
Ruben was awesome and got us on fish right away, very patient with a 5 year old girl who had never fished off a boat, very professional and curtious and full of knowledge…highle recommended!!!
thank you enjoyed fishing with you all
FAQs about Rio Fishing Guide Service - SPI
What are the trip rates for Rio Fishing Guide Service - SPI?
- US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (am) (5 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half day trip (pm) (5 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- US $900 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - Tournament Fishing (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Rio Fishing Guide Service - SPI?
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box
What's included in the trip price with Rio Fishing Guide Service - SPI?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Drinks
What types of fishing does Rio Fishing Guide Service - SPI offer?
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Flats fishing
What fishing techniques does Rio Fishing Guide Service - SPI offer?
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Popping
- Drift fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Rio Fishing Guide Service - SPI?
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Pompano
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Snook
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
I am licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard and Texas Park and Wildlife Department for the past 12 years. As a child I grew up fishing and learning from my father and grandfather. Since then I have developed a passion for fishing. I wanted to share my experience on the water with other people.
I am licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard and Texas Park and Wildlife Department for the past 12 years. As a child I grew up fishing and learning from my father and grandfather. Since then I have developed a passion for fishing. I wanted to share my experience on the water with other people.
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How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.
What’s biting in South Padre Island right now
Black Drum
Flounder
Pompano
Redfish
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State licensed5.0(70)21 ftGroup size 1 - 41 - 4
+34 hour trip • 2 personsUS $465
