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 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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  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip a.m.
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $375
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip p.m.
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $375
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snook
    Snook
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Whiting
    Whiting
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $475
    This 5-hour trip is reserved for chasing after Flounder, Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Whiting, Shark, Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, and many others. You'll be at the best fishing spots in no more than 10 minutes. Both lures and live bite will be on the boat at your disposal.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $475
    Fishing for 5 hours, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip a.m.
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    This exciting 7-hour trip will take you fishing for Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Whiting, Shark, and so much more. You'll be using live bait and lures and it will only take you about 10 minutes to reach the best fisheries.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 96 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (103)
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Angler rating
90
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
89%
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Casey A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Booked last minute!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 19, 2024
I had initially booked a guided trip with a different organization that ended up being in Corpus Christy 3 hours away ๐Ÿ™ƒ...
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Victoria S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Reeling in Memories: A Stellar Experience with Reel Off Charters

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 25, 2024
Reel Off Charters, led by Captain Ruben, facilitated an unforgettable morning of fishing and relaxation against the stunning...
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Hunter I.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 27, 2024
Capt. Ruben was very knowledgable and service oriented. We had a morning trip with good weather conditions and fully capitalized...
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Rick J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great variety and friendly guide

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 17, 2024
I have fished Laguna Madre for many years. Free fishing with croaker is the fastest way to catch game fish (trout, reds) while...
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Douglas P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Three boys under 12 and two adults

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 6, 2024
My brother-in-law & I took our three oldest sons on a half day morning charter. It was a lot of fun! The Cpt was very friendly,...
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FAQs about Reel Off Charters

Reel Off Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip a.m. (3 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip p.m. (3 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hour Trip a.m. (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Reel Off Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Reel Off Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (If available in the store)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Reel Off Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Reel Off Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reel Off Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Whiting

Meet the Captain

Ruben Garcia
Port Isabel, Texas, United States
6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
96 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2018
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Ruben Garcia has been fishing since he was 5 years old and loves being on the water. He has been fishing for over of a quarter of a decade and comes from a family of fisherman. The captain is very familiar with the area surrounding Port Isabel around 60 miles. He's quite proud of his boat โ€“ it's one of the biggest bay fishing boats in the area. It has powerful engines so he can go to various places quicker and spend less time traveling to the location. All aboard!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Shallow Master Pro
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Suzuki 300HP TRP
Powered by
1 x 300HP

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
If available in the store
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No minimum age, life jackets provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

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
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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