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
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Port Mansfield
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Trips from US $425
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5.0 / 5
(164 reviews)
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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
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Caught fish
94%
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Justin G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 26, 2025
Ruben was awesome, great working with our group and finding fish. Very personable and helpful through whole trip. Highly recommended...
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Jason W.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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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
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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JUAN 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 Guidr

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 10, 2025
Ruben was very knowledgeable and shared helpful tips to catch our fish. We caught the limit in a few hours. He is highly recommended.
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Brent P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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High winds Fish On

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 28, 2024
Captain Reuben put is on trout and reds all day and during the front that blew in Thanksgiving day. His gear was top...
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