Reel Off Charters 

4.9/5 (141 reviews)
 
State licensed
 1 Pompano Avenue, Port Isabel, TX 78578, United States

Reel Off Charters 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (141)
 Angler's Choice
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1 Pompano Avenue
Port Isabel, TX, United States
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Captain Ruben Garcia of Reel Off Charters invites you to spend a memorable day with him fishing bountiful Texas waters. He has been fishing the Laguna Madre, stretching from South Padre Island, across Arroyo City to Port Mansfield, since he was five years old. As well as this, he has been guiding for over 25 years.

His boat is a 26.5 ft.Shallow Master Pro bay boat that runs smooth and dry with a 300HP TRP engine. The vessel is 8' wide providing up to 6 customers with a lot of space for casting. It comes equipped with a fish finder, safety gear, live bait tank, and an ice-box.
Captain Ruben Garcia also runs a Nauticstar 2602 Legacy boat that is big and comfortable for fishing deeper waters when the bite is on in deeper water.

Captain Ruben specializes in live bait fishing using mullet, croaker, and shrimp. He also uses lures. He'll take you exploring rich inshore, nearshore, and flats areas in pursuit of a variety of species. Depending on the bite, your main targets will be Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Whiting, Shark, and many others.

Everything you'll need for a productive day on the water is provided by the charter, including all bait, tackle, and fish cleaning and bagging. The only thing you need is your drinks – the captain will provide an ice chest and ice for you. A fishing license is required for the day so make sure to buy it before the trip. Live bait is provided if available at the store; otherwise, it'll be replaced with very efficient frozen bait.

Book a trip with Reel Off Charters for a memorable time with your family, friends, or coworkers. Get out on the water and do some
fishing.

Captain Ruben Garcia of Reel Off Charters invites you to spend a memorable day with him fishing bountiful Texas waters. He has been fishing the Laguna Madre, stretching from South Padre Island, across Arroyo City to Port Mansfield, since he was five years old. As well as this, he has been guiding for over 25 years.

His boat is a 26.5 ft.Shallow Master Pro bay boat that runs smooth and dry with a 300HP TRP engine. The vessel is 8' wide providing up to 6 customers with a lot of space for casting. It comes equipped with a fish finder, safety gear, live bait tank, and an ice-box.
Captain Ruben Garcia also runs a Nauticstar 2602 Legacy boat that is big and comfortable for fishing deeper waters when the bite is on in deeper water.

Captain Ruben specializes in live bait fishing using mullet, croaker, and shrimp. He also uses lures. He'll take you exploring rich inshore, nearshore, and flats areas in pursuit of a variety of species. Depending on the bite, your main targets will be Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Whiting, Shark, and many others.

Everything you'll need for a productive day on the water is provided by the charter, including all bait, tackle, and fish cleaning and bagging. The only thing you need is your drinks – the captain will provide an ice chest and ice for you. A fishing license is required for the day so make sure to buy it before the trip. Live bait is provided if available at the store; otherwise, it'll be replaced with very efficient frozen bait.

Book a trip with Reel Off Charters for a memorable time with your family, friends, or coworkers. Get out on the water and do some
fishing.

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Rating

4.9
141 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (173)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

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Osvaldo Garza
Osvaldo Garza
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
A Memorable Fishing Trip
5 Hour Trip on March 15, 20264 adults2 children
I booked Captain Garcia for my dad’s birthday trip, and we had an amazing time! Captain Garcia was incredibly attentive and went out of his way to accommodate us. He was also great with the kids, taking the time to teach them how to cast and explaining fish behavior while we were out on the water. It made the experience even more special for everyone. My family and I truly had a blast and look forward to booking with Captain Garcia again in the near future!
Response from Captain
March 16, 2026
👍 Thank you
Lance Stevens
Lance Stevens
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Glad we went!
3 Hour Trip on July 25, 20252 adults
Fishing with Captain Ruben Garcia was a great experience from start to finish. He was ready to go right on time at 6:30am, and his communication leading up to the trip was clear and professional. Out on the water, he was friendly, easy to talk to, and made the morning enjoyable for both me and my daughter. We had some solid action - reeling in several spotted trout, including one that measured 19.5 inches. The highlight was a strong 31-inch redfish. Even though we also ended up with a hardhead, it was a fun and smooth trip with great company and good fishing.
Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
July 27, 2025
👍 Yes sir. Thank you guys. Fun time and tight lines.
Candice Tijerina
Candice Tijerina
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Birthday & Labor Day Trip
3 Hour Trip on August 31, 20253 adults1 child
Captain Garcia was an awesome fisherman guide and really made this experience unforgettable for me and my family! He not only knows the waters but knows his fish. We all caught speckled trought and some catfish. He provides the bait and guts your catch and he even recommended a really good restaurant that cooked our catch amazingly! You are in good hands with Captain Garcia’s 20 plus experience of being a fisherman and I highly recommend him. He is also very nice and well mannered. We will definitely book him again in the future!
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
September 4, 2025
👍 Thank you guys. It was fun fishing with you all. Nice to have met you guys. Till next time.
Patricia Phillips
Patricia Phillips
us
California, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great Fishing Day!
5 Hour Trip on May 3, 20262 adults
Captain Ruben is the bomb! His boat is well equipped, He is kniwledgeable and patient. He knows the area well. Overall, it was a super day. Cant wait to do this again. and we're calling Capt. Ruben.
Reported catch:
Black Drum
Response from Captain
May 3, 2026
👍 Thank you guys. Fun time and tight lines.
Andrew Van Campen
Andrew Van Campen
Repeat angler
us
Nebraska, US
Member since 2021
4 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Excellent guide
7 Hour Trip (AM) on May 29, 20263 adults
Captain Garcia was excellent. He worked hard to find fish and pit us on some nice ones. Biggest was a 32" Black Drum...what a beast! great time with a great captain!
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Response from Captain
May 29, 2026
Thank you guys. Fun time and tight lines. Your son fough that drumzilla perfectly well. With a fish that big and heavy there is little or no room for error.

Trip availability and prices

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3 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 1:00 PM)
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US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip
5 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 1:00 PM)
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
7 Hour Trip (AM)
7 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $625
Entire boat: 2 people
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US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
141 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (173)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (141)

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Osvaldo Garza
Osvaldo Garza
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
A Memorable Fishing Trip
5 Hour Trip on March 15, 20264 adults2 children
I booked Captain Garcia for my dad’s birthday trip, and we had an amazing time! Captain Garcia was incredibly attentive and went out of his way to accommodate us. He was also great with the kids, taking the time to teach them how to cast and explaining fish behavior while we were out on the water. It made the experience even more special for everyone. My family and I truly had a blast and look forward to booking with Captain Garcia again in the near future!
Response from Captain
March 16, 2026
👍 Thank you
Lance Stevens
Lance Stevens
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Glad we went!
3 Hour Trip on July 25, 20252 adults
Fishing with Captain Ruben Garcia was a great experience from start to finish. He was ready to go right on time at 6:30am, and his communication leading up to the trip was clear and professional. Out on the water, he was friendly, easy to talk to, and made the morning enjoyable for both me and my daughter. We had some solid action - reeling in several spotted trout, including one that measured 19.5 inches. The highlight was a strong 31-inch redfish. Even though we also ended up with a hardhead, it was a fun and smooth trip with great company and good fishing.
Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
July 27, 2025
👍 Yes sir. Thank you guys. Fun time and tight lines.
Candice Tijerina
Candice Tijerina
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Birthday & Labor Day Trip
3 Hour Trip on August 31, 20253 adults1 child
Captain Garcia was an awesome fisherman guide and really made this experience unforgettable for me and my family! He not only knows the waters but knows his fish. We all caught speckled trought and some catfish. He provides the bait and guts your catch and he even recommended a really good restaurant that cooked our catch amazingly! You are in good hands with Captain Garcia’s 20 plus experience of being a fisherman and I highly recommend him. He is also very nice and well mannered. We will definitely book him again in the future!
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
September 4, 2025
👍 Thank you guys. It was fun fishing with you all. Nice to have met you guys. Till next time.
Patricia Phillips
Patricia Phillips
us
California, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great Fishing Day!
5 Hour Trip on May 3, 20262 adults
Captain Ruben is the bomb! His boat is well equipped, He is kniwledgeable and patient. He knows the area well. Overall, it was a super day. Cant wait to do this again. and we're calling Capt. Ruben.
Reported catch:
Black Drum
Response from Captain
May 3, 2026
👍 Thank you guys. Fun time and tight lines.
Andrew Van Campen
Andrew Van Campen
Repeat angler
us
Nebraska, US
Member since 2021
4 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Excellent guide
7 Hour Trip (AM) on May 29, 20263 adults
Captain Garcia was excellent. He worked hard to find fish and pit us on some nice ones. Biggest was a 32" Black Drum...what a beast! great time with a great captain!
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Response from Captain
May 29, 2026
Thank you guys. Fun time and tight lines. Your son fough that drumzilla perfectly well. With a fish that big and heavy there is little or no room for error.

FAQs about Reel Off Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Shallow Master 26 Pro a 2602 Nauticstar Legacy
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Suzuki 300HP TRP and Twin Yamaha 150HP
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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