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
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(179 reviews)
Angler's choice
South Padre Island
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 179 reviews
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
94%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Shylar B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time

VERIFIED   NEW  Morning Private Bay Fishing on July 6, 2025
Had a great Time. Good experience will use again.
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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
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What a morning!!

VERIFIED   Bay Fishing Trip 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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Veronica De La Cruz
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Hector

VERIFIED   NEW  Morning Private Bay Fishing on June 24, 2025
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Karl S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip, would highly recommend

VERIFIED   Bay Fishing Trip on February 11, 2025
When the fishing is tough and other charters are coming back fishless, we were pleased Hector worked hard to get something...
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Jamie F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Monster Redfish

VERIFIED   Morning Private Bay Fishing on March 19, 2025
Capt Hector, Three people fishing Capt got everyone a limit of speckled trout. I caught a 30โ€+ redfish
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