Captain
Ruben Riojas

Member since April 2015 Port Mansfield, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
I prefer to use artificial lure but I do make accommodations to use live bait. I love the top water bite, just that explosion on the lure is awesome. Sight casting at red fish is a blast.

Hey, I'm Captain Ruben Riojas

Port Mansfield, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
I prefer to use artificial lure but I do make accommodations to use live bait. I love the top water bite, just that explosion on the lure is awesome. Sight casting at red fish is a blast.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(25 reviews)
Port Mansfield
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Trips from US $425
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(190 reviews)
South Padre Island
 Last booking: 4 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $425

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 215 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (412)
A great day on the Laguna Madre
A great day on the Laguna Madre
A great day on the Laguna Madre
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Sven P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Cpt Ruben is great with kids and beginners

VERIFIED   Half day trip (pm) on March 29, 2026
My sonโ€™s comment when I told him Iโ€™m gonna write a review: Just write โ€˜Thank you for the awesome trip.โ€™ I couldnโ€™t...
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James N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best trip ever!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (am) on July 1, 2026
Absolutely incredible fishing trip! From start to finish, Captain Reuben made sure we had an amazing experience. He knew exactly...
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David P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great day on the Laguna Madre

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (am) on August 1, 2026
Captain Ruben was very knowledgeable and friendly. Most of all, he was patient. He even taught me some new fishing styles....
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Robert J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the bay!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (am) on April 11, 2026
My wifeโ€™s and I had a blast fishing with Ruben. Heโ€™s a great fisherman and even a better all around guy. His priority was...
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KEITH R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip with my family

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (am) on June 29, 2026
We did a half day trip with captain Reuben. Iwas so happy that my kids caught fish and my son and daughter both caught the...
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