Slick Fin Charters 

5.0/5 (21 reviews)
 211 West Swordfish Street, South Padre Island, TX 78597, United States

Slick Fin Charters 

5.0/5 (21 reviews)
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211 West Swordfish Street
South Padre Island, TX, United States
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Slick Fin Charters invites you on a fun and enjoyable fishing adventure on the inshore waters of South Padre Island. Come join Captain Ruben Riojas III and have a great time fishing all the best spots in the area and watching beautiful nature.

Capt. Ruben will do everything in his power to make your trip the best possible, so join him on the water and have a memorable fishing experience in South Padre Island!

The vessel you’ll be using for fishing is a 21’ Shallow Sport flats boat. It can accommodate up to 6 anglers, runs on a 200HP Suzuki engine, and uses modern GPS technology for safe and efficient trips. Also, it’s rigged with a livewell to keep the bait fresh.

The species you can go after include Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, and Black Drum, and you can target them by bottom fishing, popping, as well as drift fishing. All the fish you catch is yours to keep and take home, but you’re free to release it back to the water if you prefer so.

You can also bring kids on your trip. They might create memories of a lifetime and the atmosphere on the boat can only be even more fun. Capt. Ruben will supply all the fishing gear you’ll need for the trip as well as take care of cleaning and filleting your catch. Bring your licenses, snacks, and drinks, and you’ll be ready for the adventure.

Come visit Slick Fin Charters and have a great time on the water!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (35)

July fishing trip
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
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Angler rating

20
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0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews
Showing: 5 of 21 reviews
Chris B.
Chris B.

Fort Collins, CO

5.0/5

Apr 22, 2022

8 Hour Trip

Full day with Capt. Ruben

VERIFIED

The day started out at 7am. Capt. Ruben was early, his boat was orderly and equipment was ready to go. We got right to getting to the fishing spots. Al the equipment used was operational and in excellent shape. Live well was full of bait. First cast out my son hooked a nice spotted sea trout and the day continued with fish after fish. Capt. Ruben was professional and down to earth. He was fantastic with my son and answered all his questions. I would highly recommend booking with him and we will again when we return.

The day started out at 7am. Capt. Ruben was early, his boat was orderly and equipment was ready to go. We got right to getting...  

Captain replied
 Chris B. recommends Slick Fin Charters
 Chris B. recommends Slick Fin Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 23, 2022
Glad both of y’all had a good time, thank you all once again!
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Matt K.
Matt K.

Canyon Lake, TX

5.0/5

Jul 3, 2023

5 Hour Trip (AM)

Ruben is 5-star!!!

VERIFIED

Ruben took me and my three boys on a great half day bay trip. Great communication, on time, humility with my boys and Caught a bunch of fish!! Highly recommend

Ruben took me and my three boys on a great half day bay trip. Great communication, on time, humility with my boys and Caught...  

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Captain replied
 Matt K. recommends Slick Fin Charters
 Matt K. recommends Slick Fin Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 4, 2023
Thank you all for booking! Glad y’all had a good time!
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Rowdy L.
Rowdy L.

Canyon Lake, TX

5.0/5

Jun 17, 2022

5 Hour Trip (PM)

Half day morning trip

VERIFIED

Captain Ruben is a heck of fishing guide. He worked hard all day long and was a pleasure to be around. My wife and I had a great time fishing with him. Plus she landed this trophy trout which made the trip even sweeter!!! We highly recommend this trip. The captain is Top Notch! Thanks again!

Captain Ruben is a heck of fishing guide. He worked hard all day long and was a pleasure to be around. My wife and I had a great...  

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Captain replied
 Rowdy L. recommends Slick Fin Charters
 Rowdy L. recommends Slick Fin Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 18, 2022
Thank you all for booking! Glad you all had fun!

Charlie P.
Charlie P.

San Antonio, TX

5.0/5

Jul 16, 2022

5 Hour Trip (AM)

Half Day with Ruben

VERIFIED

Great time! Ruben put us on some trout quicksand got our limit! Got a nice Red to top it off. Ruben was very knowledgeable and on top of making sure we had everything we needed! Highly recommend Ruben as your guide!!

Great time! Ruben put us on some trout quicksand got our limit! Got a nice Red to top it off. Ruben was very knowledgeable and...  

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Captain replied
 Charlie P. recommends Slick Fin Charters
 Charlie P. recommends Slick Fin Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 18, 2022
Awesome time fishing with you all! Thank you all for booking!

Jim S.
Jim S.

Killeen, Texas

5.0/5

Jun 21, 2022

5 Hour Trip (AM)

Half day trip

VERIFIED

Ruben was fantastic. Extremely polite and helpful. Had great patience with my 11 YO. Got him casting as well as his old man. Had us on fish all morning. Highly recommend.

Ruben was fantastic. Extremely polite and helpful. Had great patience with my 11 YO. Got him casting as well as his old man. Had...  

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Captain replied
 Jim S. recommends Slick Fin Charters
 Jim S. recommends Slick Fin Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 22, 2022
Thank you all for booking!

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
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November 2025
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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $675 
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (35)

July fishing trip
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
+32

Angler rating

20
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews
Showing: 5 of 21 reviews
Chris B.
Chris B.

Fort Collins, CO

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day with Capt. Ruben

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip on April 22, 2022

The day started out at 7am. Capt. Ruben was early, his boat was orderly and equipment was ready to go. We got right to getting to the fishing spots. Al the equipment used was operational and in excellent shape. Live well was full of bait. First cast out my son hooked a nice spotted sea trout and the day continued with fish after fish. Capt. Ruben was professional and down to earth. He was fantastic with my son and answered all his questions. I would highly recommend booking with him and we will again when we return.

The day started out at 7am. Capt. Ruben was early, his boat was orderly and equipment was ready to go. We got right to getting to the fishing spots. Al the equipment used was operational and in excellent shape. Live well was full of bait. First cast out my son hooked a nice spotted sea trout and the day continued with fish after fish. Capt. Ruben was professional and down to earth. He was fantastic with my son and answered all his questions. I would highly recommend booking with him and we...  

 Chris B. recommends Slick Fin Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 23, 2022
Glad both of y’all had a good time, thank you all once again!
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Matt K.
Matt K.

Canyon Lake, TX

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Ruben is 5-star!!!

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 3, 2023

Ruben took me and my three boys on a great half day bay trip. Great communication, on time, humility with my boys and Caught a bunch of fish!! Highly recommend

Ruben took me and my three boys on a great half day bay trip. Great communication, on time, humility with my boys and Caught a bunch of fish!! Highly recommend  

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 Matt K. recommends Slick Fin Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 4, 2023
Thank you all for booking! Glad y’all had a good time!
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Rowdy L.
Rowdy L.

Canyon Lake, TX

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day morning trip

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 17, 2022

Captain Ruben is a heck of fishing guide. He worked hard all day long and was a pleasure to be around. My wife and I had a great time fishing with him. Plus she landed this trophy trout which made the trip even sweeter!!! We highly recommend this trip. The captain is Top Notch! Thanks again!

Captain Ruben is a heck of fishing guide. He worked hard all day long and was a pleasure to be around. My wife and I had a great time fishing with him. Plus she landed this trophy trout which made the trip even sweeter!!! We highly recommend this trip. The captain is Top Notch! Thanks again!  

Review media 0
 Rowdy L. recommends Slick Fin Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 18, 2022
Thank you all for booking! Glad you all had fun!

Charlie P.
Charlie P.

San Antonio, TX

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half Day with Ruben

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 16, 2022

Great time! Ruben put us on some trout quicksand got our limit! Got a nice Red to top it off. Ruben was very knowledgeable and on top of making sure we had everything we needed! Highly recommend Ruben as your guide!!

Great time! Ruben put us on some trout quicksand got our limit! Got a nice Red to top it off. Ruben was very knowledgeable and on top of making sure we had everything we needed! Highly recommend Ruben as your guide!!  

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 Charlie P. recommends Slick Fin Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 18, 2022
Awesome time fishing with you all! Thank you all for booking!

Jim S.
Jim S.

Killeen, Texas

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 21, 2022

Ruben was fantastic. Extremely polite and helpful. Had great patience with my 11 YO. Got him casting as well as his old man. Had us on fish all morning. Highly recommend.

Ruben was fantastic. Extremely polite and helpful. Had great patience with my 11 YO. Got him casting as well as his old man. Had us on fish all morning. Highly recommend.  

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 Jim S. recommends Slick Fin Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 22, 2022
Thank you all for booking!

FAQs about Slick Fin Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2012
Boat manufacturer
Shallow Sport
Boat type
Flats boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
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