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)
Angler's choice
Port Mansfield
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Trips from US $400
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(165 reviews)
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South Padre Island
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 188 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (353)
Ruben was great help my young son fish all the time
Ruben was great help my young son fish all the time
Awesome time!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Jason W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 16, 2025
My son and I had a wonderful time fishing with Ruben.ย  Heโ€™s very knowledgeable and friendly,ย  Highly recommend booking...
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Martha L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 14, 2025
Captain Ruben was Great and put us on fish right away. My son and I had an awesome trip. I recommend booking with Captain Ruben.
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Felipe O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 30, 2025
We had a blast out on the water! The trip was fun, relaxing, and full of laughs.
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Chris S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Sommer Vacation

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 30, 2025
Great trip with a couple brand new anglers. Capt Ruben was patient and put us on the fish quickly.
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Chuck L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great guide

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 13, 2025
Fishing was tough because of weather but he kept us on the fish and entertained us with local knowledge
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