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Ruben Riojas III
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Ruben Riojas III

South Padre Island, United States
25+ reviews
Captain Ruben welcomes you to South Padre Island. Join him in exploring its gorgeous waters and have lots of fun chasing prized fish!

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Rating

5.0
28 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

All reviews (28)

Showing 1 – 5 of 28 reviews
  • David Branch
    David Branch
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Father/Son trip

    3 Hour Trips - 6:30 AM • 2 adults

    We didn't have any experience saltwater fishing, and the captain was really good at teaching me and my boy how to fish for what we were after. We got on trout really quick, and once we hit our limit, we went after the reds. Overall it was a great trip, memorie were made and we look forward to doing it again.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    thank you all for booking!!

  • Bruce Earthman
    Bruce Earthman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    4 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Three old geezers fishermen.

    5 Hour Trip (AM) • 3 adults

    Three of us who have fished together for over 45 years decided to make a trip to Port Mansfield. We have done this many times before however it has been several years. As our luck goes a huge front came in. Our first day was a no go even though Ruben did try to see if we could find fishable waters. Got back to shore safely. Next day we did great with limits of reds and a few trout. Our last day was not as good mainly because of the conditions after a front passing. That is fishing on the lower Laguna Madre. Over all we had a great time. Ruben is a fine fishing guide who works hard. We plan to use him next year if he will put up with us. Even though our last day was slow with several trout we also caught a 22 inch speckled trout that needed to be through back in the water because of the new fishing regulations. That’s fishing.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thank you all for booking and grinding!

  • Virginia A Drawe
    Virginia A Drawe
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent trip

    5 Hour Trip (AM) • 3 adults

    Ruben is an excellent guide and very personable too. He tended to all the fine details the entire trip. He made your fishing trip experience very enjoyable. . Caught some great fish and just had a perfect time. Ruben will be my fishing guide for all my future trips. Thank you

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for booking! Looking forward to fishing you all in the future!

  • Chris Bozek
    Chris Bozek
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day with Capt. Ruben

    8 Hour Trip • 2 adults • 1 child

    The day started out at 7am. Capt. Ruben was early, his boat was orderly and equipment was ready to go. We got right to getting to the fishing spots. Al the equipment used was operational and in excellent shape. Live well was full of bait. First cast out my son hooked a nice spotted sea trout and the day continued with fish after fish. Capt. Ruben was professional and down to earth. He was fantastic with my son and answered all his questions. I would highly recommend booking with him and we will again when we return.

    Response from Captain

    Glad both of y’all had a good time, thank you all once again!

  • Sarah Ansbro
    Sarah Ansbro
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Capt Ruben is the best!!

    5 Hour Trip (AM) • 5 adults

    Caught max redfish. Captain was knowledgeable, and super patient with the rookies. He was very calm and good-natured. 10/10 will book again!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Response from Captain

    Thank you all for booking!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Slick Fin Charters
    Slick Fin ChartersSouth Padre Island, TX
    Father/Son trip
    David B.
    David B.
  • Slick Fin Charters
    Slick Fin ChartersPort Mansfield, TX
    Excellent trip
    Virginia A.
    Virginia A.
  • Slick Fin Charters
    Slick Fin ChartersPort Mansfield, TX
    Capt Ruben is the best!!
    Sarah A.
    Sarah A.
  • Slick Fin Charters
    Slick Fin ChartersPort Mansfield, TX
    Was very fun
    Shayna F.
    Shayna F.
  • Slick Fin Charters
    Slick Fin ChartersSouth Padre Island, TX
    July fishing trip
    Crystal D.
    Crystal D.
  • Slick Fin Charters
    Slick Fin ChartersSouth Padre Island, TX
    Ruben is 5-star!!!
    Matt K.
    Matt K.
  • Slick Fin Charters
    Slick Fin ChartersSouth Padre Island, TX
    Fishing with Ruben
    Stephen G.
    Stephen G.
  • Slick Fin Charters
    Slick Fin ChartersSouth Padre Island, TX
    Fishing with Ruben
    Michael B.
    Michael B.
  • Slick Fin Charters
    Slick Fin ChartersSouth Padre Island, TX
    Half Day with Ruben
    Charlie P.
    Charlie P.
  • Slick Fin Charters
    Slick Fin ChartersPort Mansfield, TX
    July fishing trip
    Jeorge W.
    Jeorge W.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Slick Fin Charters in South Padre Island

A lot to catch. Reds, Specks, Snook hide around jetties, waiting to crush your bait. Flounder are here to make things even more interesting. Offshore, Blackfin and Yellowfin Tuna await.

Top catches for October

Fishing reports

A father and son proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying several Speckled Trout at Jim's Pier in South Padre Island, Texas.

Fishing has been on FIRE! ?

Jul 5, 2026 • South Padre Island
We have been targeting our trout early in the morning and have been successful! Redfish have been productive as well and we’ve been pixking up some hefty ones! Lets go fish! Give me a call!
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A proud father and son duo displaying a Redfish while fishing in calm waters, showcasing a memorable family fishing experience.

Wind Wind Wind

Jun 5, 2024 • South Padre Island
Bite is hot right now despite the wind. Lets go get you on some fish! Sutton and Dean here put a hurting on the fish, great time with these two! Lets go fish!
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Two anglers preparing fish at a cleaning station, showcasing the catch after a successful fishing trip.

Wind wind wind!

Apr 11, 2024 • South Padre Island
Fishing has been great down here on the S. Texas coast! Trout and redfish in the mix with a few black drum as well! Shrimp under a cork has been working for us well! Lets go catch some fish and make some memories! Give me a shout, book trip, lets go!
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An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in coastal waters.

Tagged Redfish Alert!

Jun 3, 2023 • South Padre Island
Great day on the water! What a day to remember, not only did we release a big healthy trout but we also hooked up to a Tagged CCA Redfish! Unfortunately David wasnt registered in the Star Tournament so he was not able to submit the fish! Still one hell of a day to remember and great memeories made!
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Angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a calm day in coastal waters.

Spring Fishing Trips

Apr 28, 2023 • South Padre Island
Fishing has been getting hot here in the LLM, picking up good numbers of reds and trout, a few flounder in the mix as well, give me a call or shoot me a text to book a day, theres a few left in may!
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Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat, showcasing the catch in a foggy environment.

Winter Fishing Trips

Jan 14, 2022 • South Padre Island
Fishing has been great down here on the Texas Coast, in between cold fronts the fishing has been great. We are seeing good numbers of Speckled trout and have been catching some drag peeling redfish! Lures seems to have been doing the teick, pink and plum have been working well for us.
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