Captain
Hector Lopez Jr

Member since May 2019 South Padre Island, United States
Background
Capt. Hector has been fishing the Laguna Madre bay system since he was 8 years old, but decided to start fishing professionally full time in 2010. He always wanted to be a science teacher or a coach. Fishing mixes his love of biology with helping people achieve their potential. He loves nature and making his passion his career was the best decision he's made. The best thing about being a captain is the memories and smiles he creates for customers, together with a beautiful experience they will not forget. You'll come on a fishing trip with Capt. Hector as a customer, but you'll be back fishing with him again as a friend and part of the family!
Techniques
Anchored bottom rig fishing or drift Bottom rig fishing, drift fishing with lures or using live bait. Topwater fishing and sight casting upon request.

Hey, I'm Captain Hector Lopez Jr

South Padre Island, United States
Background
Capt. Hector has been fishing the Laguna Madre bay system since he was 8 years old, but decided to start fishing professionally full time in 2010. He always wanted to be a science teacher or a coach. Fishing mixes his love of biology with helping people achieve their potential. He loves nature and making his passion his career was the best decision he's made. The best thing about being a captain is the memories and smiles he creates for customers, together with a beautiful experience they will not forget. You'll come on a fishing trip with Capt. Hector as a customer, but you'll be back fishing with him again as a friend and part of the family!
Techniques
Anchored bottom rig fishing or drift Bottom rig fishing, drift fishing with lures or using live bait. Topwater fishing and sight casting upon request.
Anglers Choice
187
Reviews
13
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Capt.Hector Lopez Fishing Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(187 reviews)
Angler's choice
South Padre Island
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 187 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Hollie N. H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great 16th Birthday Trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Morning Bay Fishing on October 24, 2025
My son loves fishing, so I chose SPI for his 16th weekend! I booked Hector based upon other reviews & he didnโ€™t disappoint....
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Thomas J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fish with Hector

VERIFIED   NEW  Morning Bay Fishing on November 7, 2025
very pleasant morning with Capt Hector Lopez on the bay. Good boat, good managing for four fishermen. Capt was very knowledgeable,...
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Justin P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a blast!

VERIFIED   Bay Fishing Afternoon on May 31, 2025
This was my first time fishing saltwater and i couldnt have asked for a better time, we were on fish not 15 minutes after we...
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Jeanet R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A whole lot of fun and a lot of fish!

VERIFIED   Morning Bay Fishing on July 15, 2025
He put us on a school of black drum. We got our bags in a short time, and it felt like each cast was producing a fish. We caught...
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Jeremy W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a morning!!

VERIFIED   Bay Fishing on December 27, 2024
My boys are still talking about itโ€ฆthey had a blast caught so many fish and had it cooked up later best experience this vacationโ€ฆCapt....
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