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.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(23 reviews)
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Port Mansfield
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Trips from US $425
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(164 reviews)
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South Padre Island
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 187 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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BRODIE P.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Good experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 16, 2025
The fish were tough today and my son was not feeling well from being in too much sun yesterday.ย  Captain Ruben got us on fish...
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Victor A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ruben

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 10, 2025
Captain Ruben was GREAT! My party very happy with the trip. My party would be considered beginners and he had great patience....
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Lauren L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Will definitely rebook!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 3, 2025
Captain was professional and patient with our son teaching him. He made sure we came home with fish we will definitely use...
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Belinda H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4th of July Fireworks!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 4, 2025
Capt Ruben was a class act and made it a great day on the water! Weather conditions were tough but he worked hard and made...
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Robert K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 26, 2025
Had a wonderful trip. Caught 6 different species including 3 personal best catches. Ruben, our captain, was awesome. Highest...
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