Captain
Rudy Rivera

Member since August 2022 South Padre Island, United States
Background
My family was in the commercial fishing business for two generations and I grew up loving the bay and sea.
Techniques
I drift using use lures, top waters, fresh dead bait on the bottom or live bait with popping corks. Certain conditions require to anchor at times and bottom fish.

Hey, I'm Captain Rudy Rivera

South Padre Island, United States
Background
My family was in the commercial fishing business for two generations and I grew up loving the bay and sea.
Techniques
I drift using use lures, top waters, fresh dead bait on the bottom or live bait with popping corks. Certain conditions require to anchor at times and bottom fish.
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Reviews

My Charter Listing

Reelinโ€™ and Chillinโ€™ Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(3 reviews)
South Padre Island
Trips from US $475

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 4 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photo by reviewers (1)
Fun family friendly fishing trip!
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
50%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Pablo G.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   September 20, 2025
The charter operator canceled 4 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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I F.
McAllen, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Before School Starts

Half Day Trip on August 11, 2022
I took my 9-yr old son and 14-year old daughter on a โ€œbefore school startsโ€ fishing trip.ย  The kids had an awesome time,...
I F. recommends Reelinโ€™ and Chillinโ€™ Charters
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Sonia H.
Danville, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun family friendly fishing trip!

Half Day Trip on August 11, 2022
Capt. Rudy outdid himself with providing us with an unforgettable, family friendly bay fishing experience. My kids and I were...
Sonia H. recommends Reelinโ€™ and Chillinโ€™ Charters
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Adalberto C.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   June 24, 2023
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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