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!
About the Captain
| Angler's Choice |
| 8 Fishing Reports |
| ID & License verified |
| 105 Customer reviews |
| Response time within an hour |
| Member since April 2015 |
About this listing
Targeted species
Black Drum
Flounder
Pompano
Redfish
Sheepshead
Snook
Speckled Trout
Boat specs
Shallow Sport Boats (Center console) originally built in 2022. Powered by a 250HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.
Types of fishing
Fishing techniques
Amenities
Trip includes
Cancellation policy
Customers can cancel or modify their booking up to 7 days before the trip date free of charge. If the trip is canceled or modified later, or in the event of a no-show, 100% of the deposit will be charged.
Listing policies
Payment
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
South Padre Island Fishing Calendar
Customer reviews
FAQs about Rio Fishing Guide Service - SPI
- $400 per group, additional $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
- $400 per group, additional $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
- $550 per group, additional $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Ice Box
- Life Jackets
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Flats Fishing
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Popping
- Drift Fishing
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Pompano
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Snook
- Speckled Trout