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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Hit the water with Captain Ruben and experience an unforgettable day of fishing in Port Aransas!

Depending on the time of year and fishing conditions, Captain Ruben will take you to fish either Estes Flats, Aransas Bay, Red Fish Bay, Aransas Bay, and possibly over in the Laguna Madre and occasionally out in the Gulf Surf.

Generally, you will be targeting the main staples of Texas inshore fishing: Red Fish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Black Drum. Depending on the time of year, one may be biting stronger than the others and Captain Ruben will let you know which ones you'll be honing in on in the days leading up to your trip.

Captain Ruben will provide all the bait you will need for the day, tackle, as well as rods and reels. All you need to bring is a valid Texas Fishing License for those 17 years of age or older and a cooler with drinks of your choice.

Get ready for an amazing day on the water with Captain Ruben!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours
1 Person	$550.00	$650.00
2 People	$550.00	$650.00
3 People	$600.00	$700.00
4 People	$700.00	$800.00

Pay $200 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Ruben S.

Independent Guide 16 years of exp.

Talkative

Comfortable

Expert Oriented

About Your Guide

Ruben S.

Independent Guide 16 years of exp.

Captain Ruben is an expert fisherman who loves showing his clients all that Port A and Rockport offer! Captain Ruben has served 30 years as a law enforcement officer for the great state of Texas. Captain Ruben brings his passion for fishing to help his clients enjoy their fishing experience. Captain Ruben, contributes to his success to his father who taught him how to fish at a young age. Captain Ruben will guide you through the inshore coastal waters and flats, which he knows like the back of his hand. Whether you're an advanced angler or still picking up your knots, Captain Ruben will do everything he can to put you on the fish and make sure you have a blast!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

30 inch trout

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

brisket

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

30 inch trout

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

brisket

What’s your favorite band?

Texas country

What’s your favorite movie?

Smoky and the bandit

What’s your favorite sports team?

Dallas cowboys

What’s your drink of choice?

Margarita on the rocks

What do you want for Christmas this year?

for my family to be healthy

How did you get started guiding?

My father

What makes you different from other guides?

I served as a law-enforcement officer for 30 years

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Port Aransas, Texas

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Weldcraft
Year Built: 2018
Boat Length: 23'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Weldcraft
Year Built: 2018
Boat Length: 23'
Total Horsepower: -150

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Live Bait is an additional fee. Rods, Reels, Tackle, Ice, Coolers included.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 6 reviews

John

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April 19

Ruben is an experienced captain and put us on the fish on a slow day.

John

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April 19

Ruben is an experienced captain and put us on the fish on a slow day.

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Jeremy

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March 26

My son and I went out with Rueben and had a great time. It was a windy day and the fish weren’t initially biting but he took us to a bunch of different spots and we hauled in a few redfish. He was a great role model for my son who wants to be a fishing guide someday. Would definitely go out with him again.

Jeremy

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March 26

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Coleton

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October 2

Ruben was great. We hit our limit on trout at 9 o'clock in the morning. The redfish were a little tough to go after but we still had a blast!

Coleton

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October 2

Ruben was great. We hit our limit on trout at 9 o'clock in the morning. The redfish were a little tough to go after but we still had a blast!

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Robin

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September 22

Captain Rueben was great. Fishing was slow but he kept working hard until we boated 4 nice Red fish. We had some of the fillets prepared at Finn’s at his suggestion and they were great. I will definitely book with Captain Rueben again.

Robin

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September 22

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David

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May 14

Captain Ruben is solid. Good sense of fishing and good sense of humor. He makes use of his decade of guiding in the Bay to find the Redfish and takes great care of his customers. This guy is one to seek out!

David

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May 14

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Meade

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April 23

We had a great trip with Captain Ruben. He worked to find fish and we did well.

Meade

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April 23

We had a great trip with Captain Ruben. He worked to find fish and we did well.

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Captain Experiences is home to 1,600+ quality, vetted fishing and hunting guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.