Captain
Emilio Villarreal

Member since June 2020 South Padre Island, United States
Background
Captain Emilio has been in sport fishing industry since 1990. and has traveled and tournament fished in many parts of the world, targeting, billfish in places such as the Gulf of Mexico, Ghana Africa, Medeira Portugal, Bahamas, Mexico, Costa Rica, Pananma, and Columbia. Know you find Capt. Emilio and his Professional crew, fishing out of Flamingo, the billftshing capital of the world.
Techniques
we offer a number of techniques, for targeting billfish, dredge fishing, along with chain teasers and a spread of ballyhoo is the most popular technique, using light tackle such as 20's and 30's or lure fish for blues and black marlin, And always ready with two pitch for the bait and switch

Hey, I'm Captain Emilio Villarreal

South Padre Island, United States
Background
Captain Emilio has been in sport fishing industry since 1990. and has traveled and tournament fished in many parts of the world, targeting, billfish in places such as the Gulf of Mexico, Ghana Africa, Medeira Portugal, Bahamas, Mexico, Costa Rica, Pananma, and Columbia. Know you find Capt. Emilio and his Professional crew, fishing out of Flamingo, the billftshing capital of the world.
Techniques
we offer a number of techniques, for targeting billfish, dredge fishing, along with chain teasers and a spread of ballyhoo is the most popular technique, using light tackle such as 20's and 30's or lure fish for blues and black marlin, And always ready with two pitch for the bait and switch
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(136 reviews)
South Padre Island
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Trips from US $500
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(4 reviews)
Playa Flamingo
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Trips from US $1,500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 141 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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EXCELLENT FIVE STARS
+87
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
86%
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Dan F.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good day on the Water

VERIFIED   Full Day offshore trip on February 13, 2025
We had a party of 6 fish with Capt. Emilio and crew Feb. 13th out of Playa Flamingo.ย  While the bite was slow in that day,...
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Benjamin K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day in Costa Rica

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 day offshore trip on May 29, 2025
We had a blast. The captain and crew worked their butt off. The owners are great, they gave us great recommendations for local...
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Jacob D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day with Bushwacker and Captain Emilio

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore on March 22, 2025
Very happy with our excursion. Did a 4-hour inland trip and caught a bunch of bonita and skipjack tuna. Would book again. Crew...
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Margaret D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Day

VERIFIED   3/4 day offshore trip on January 15, 2025
Caught 2 Blue Marlin and a Mahi!ย  It was a GREAT day on the water!ย  Emilio, Jose, and Carlos are the best!
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Jacob E.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   April 26, 2025
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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