Rio Fishing Guide Service 

4.9/5 (25 reviews)
 
State licensed
 600 Mansfield Drive, Port Mansfield, TX 78598, United States

Rio Fishing Guide Service 

Up to 9 miles
Port Mansfield, TX, United States
24 ft
6
4.9/5 (25 reviews)

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Rio Fishing Guide Service runs fishing trips around the Lower Laguna Madre where you can get some of the best Texas inshore fishing. Come explore these flats and target numerous species, including Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, Pompano, Snook, and more. With year-round availability, these fisheries will have you spoiled for choice.

No matter how experienced you are, the vast flats, where crystal clear waters are just a foot deep, will have you coming back for more. You can try sight fishing, fly fishing, live, or artificial bait. These fish are real fighters! Still, even complete novices can try and get a tasty meal.

You will be fishing from a 24' Shallow Sport Boats center console. Powered by a 250 HP Suzuki engine, she can reach speeds of up to 45 knots. The boat features GPS and a fishfinder, has an ice box, a live bait well and stores safety gear. Up to six anglers can come along and spend quality time with enough space for fishing.

Your guide for the day is Captain Ruben. He has been a fisherman for nearly a decade. He comes from a family of fishermen and has seen numerous customers catch the fish of their dreams. Ruben loves fishing and will make sure you have a nice day exploring the flats and backcountry waters.

All the fishing gear will be waiting for you onboard. You need to purchase a valid Texas saltwater fishing license. Also, pack food, drinks, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a camera. Kids are welcome to join the chase.

Invite your friends and come explore the fishing opportunities of the Lower Laguna Madre!

Rio Fishing Guide Service runs fishing trips around the Lower Laguna Madre where you can get some of the best Texas inshore fishing. Come explore these flats and target numerous species, including Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, Pompano, Snook, and more. With year-round availability, these fisheries will have you spoiled for choice.

No matter how experienced you are, the vast flats, where crystal clear waters are just a foot deep, will have you coming back for more. You can try sight fishing, fly fishing, live, or artificial bait. These fish are real fighters! Still, even complete novices can try and get a tasty meal.

You will be fishing from a 24' Shallow Sport Boats center console. Powered by a 250 HP Suzuki engine, she can reach speeds of up to 45 knots. The boat features GPS and a fishfinder, has an ice box, a live bait well and stores safety gear. Up to six anglers can come along and spend quality time with enough space for fishing.

Your guide for the day is Captain Ruben. He has been a fisherman for nearly a decade. He comes from a family of fishermen and has seen numerous customers catch the fish of their dreams. Ruben loves fishing and will make sure you have a nice day exploring the flats and backcountry waters.

All the fishing gear will be waiting for you onboard. You need to purchase a valid Texas saltwater fishing license. Also, pack food, drinks, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a camera. Kids are welcome to join the chase.

Invite your friends and come explore the fishing opportunities of the Lower Laguna Madre!

Ruben Riojas
Captain
Ruben Riojas
19 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $425
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $425
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
Tournament Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Snook
Black Drum
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
US $900
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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4.9
25 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Ralph Gearhart
Ralph Gearhart
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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New
Outstanding
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 17, 20262 adults

Captain Riojas knew the water and exactly where to find the fish. Will use him again.

Ruben Riojas
Response from Captain

thank you for booking

Randy Read
Randy Read
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
No live bait? No problem!
Full Day Trip on March 16, 20263 adults

A storm had come through a couple of days earlier, so there was no live bait. But Captain Ruben worked hard at finding fish and we caught a lot.

Delfino Diaz
Delfino Diaz
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great Experience and Fishing
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 14, 20242 adults

Captain Ruben is an outstanding guide and very knowledgeable of the area! He provides excellent service, care and does all he can to get you on fish. Weather conditions were not optimal but Captain Ruben made the trip optimal as we limited out fish. Highly recommend a trip with Captain Ruben and I have already shared his contact info with several friends as well as looking forward to planning another trip soon! Thank you for the fun fishing trip Captain!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Ruben Riojas
Response from Captain

Thanks

Justin Gwin
Justin Gwin
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Excellent
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 26, 20255 adults

Ruben was awesome, great working with our group and finding fish. Very personable and helpful through whole trip. Highly recommended by all 4 of us!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Rick Leal
Rick Leal
us
Laredo, TX, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Great Time
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 25, 20242 adults

My wife and I had a great time with Capt Riojas. He was knowledgeable about the area, and put us in some great catches- including a 30 inch Red my wife brought in and a 24.5 inch trout I, of course, released!

Ruben Riojas
Response from Captain

Thanks hope to see you all soon

FAQs about Rio Fishing Guide Service

Rio Fishing Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $425 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $425 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)
When you book a trip with Rio Fishing Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Rio Fishing Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
Rio Fishing Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Rio Fishing Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Rio Fishing Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Sheepshead
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Ruben Riojas
Ruben Riojas
Ruben Riojas

Port Mansfield, Texas, United States

22 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
214 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2015

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.

22 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
214 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2015

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.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Shallow Sport Boats
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
4+
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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 Port Mansfield right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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