Mesquite Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Mesquite Bay

Joe Clouse
Aransas Pass, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Flounder gigging is banned in the state of Texas from November 1- December 15 To let alot of the spawning females successfuly spawn. The rest of the year I gig January and February are more for drum and sheepshead And a few flounder here and there depending on how cold

Joe Clouse Aransas Pass, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Flounder gigging is banned in the state of Texas from November 1- December 15
To let alot of the spawning females successfuly spawn.
The rest of the year I gig January and February are more for drum and sheepshead
And a few flounder here and there depending on how cold

Flounder, Sheepshead Fishing in Aransas Pass, Texas

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John Ashley
Seadrift, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing the bays and back lakes for redfish and a few black drum on cut mullet and sardines. Jetty fishing has been good for bull reds and slots with a few black drum, mangrove snapper, and black drum. Sheepshead should start showing up any time.

John Ashley Seadrift, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Black Drum, Redfish Fishing in Port O'Connor, Texas

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Pat Lester
Port O'Connor, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Hunting was great

Pat Lester Port O'Connor, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Hunting was great

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Brody Jones
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

The fishing has been great with the redfish run catching tons of over sized reds over 28in long and lots of good slot fish aswell The black drum have also started to make an appearance and they are a blast as well!

Brody Jones Rockport, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

The fishing has been great with the redfish run catching tons of over sized reds over 28in long and lots of good slot fish aswell
The black drum have also started to make an appearance and they are a blast as well!

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Pat Lester
Port O'Connor, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Red October has been good. The back bays and jetties have been producing big boxes of fish. Big schools of slot reds are ganging up at the jetties making for some crazy mornings. On the other hand, Flounder gigging has been challenging. Water conditions have been tough, with low tide...

Pat Lester Port O'Connor, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

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Brandon Kendrick with Ruffling Feathers Guide Service
Port O'Connor, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Redfish still have been taking the spotlight. Sand, grass, mud or shell it doesn't matter. Water temps are dropping at night and these fish are eating like crazy.

Brandon Kendrick with Ruffling Feathers Guide Service Port O'Connor, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Redfish still have been taking the spotlight.
Sand, grass, mud or shell it doesn't matter. Water temps are dropping at night and these fish are eating like crazy.

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Chad Banks with Blue Water Excursions Deep Sea
Corpus Christi, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Yeah I pull the offshore boat at then end of this month for the winter. Starting my flounder gigging trips on bay boat now. But tuna fishing behind shrimp boats has been good just have to do 10 plus hour trip. got over 700 pounds on last 12 hr.

Chad Banks with Blue Water Excursions Deep Sea Corpus Christi, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Port Aransas, Texas

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Kenneth Gregory
Port O'Connor, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Redfish and sharks have been great, trout fishing has been tougher lately.

Kenneth Gregory Port O'Connor, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Redfish and sharks have been great, trout fishing has been tougher lately.

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Chase was great! We had so much fun and caught our limit of big redfish, then gigged 4 nice flounder before the weather rolled in. We caught about 8 additionall redfish that we threw back…along with the huge tarpon my husband caught. And the area we fished was absolutely gorgeous. A dream fishing trip!!! Thanks a million again to Chase!
Sharon D. | November 3, 2025

Trip: Evening Fish & Flounder Gig Wade
★★★★★
My party had a terrific time! James is one of the best guides I’ve had the pleasure to meet and fish with. I recommend him without any reservation, and confident that regardless of your skills and abilities, James can and will help you and your group have the best trip possible.
Joseph P. | September 4, 2025

Trip: Tortuga Flats Fishing
★★★★★
A little bit of a tough day. Saw lots of fish but they just were not biting, but Travis went above and beyond and found a pocket of tailing Red. He found fish and put me on them and that is exactly what you pay a guid to do. Great job!!!
Mark G. | September 3, 2025

Trip: Wade Fishing Artificial ONLY Trip
★★★★★
Had a great time. Slow start but s great finish. Probably the weather. But was the most fish we have caught in a long time. Hit the grand slam. We really enjoyed the trip Travis. Thank you so much. We will be back!!! And don't forget, if you find that cork let me know what it was and how big. Trey, thanks for your help in getting everything worked out on the booking. You got us a great guide. 👍👍👍
Michael W. | August 25, 2025

Trip: Inshore/Flats Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Chase and Marshall were awesome. They took a boat of 3 13 yr olds and an 11 yr old and the dads on separate boat. Everyone had a great time and we landed 2 huge 40” bulls!!
Brian A. | August 5, 2025

Trip: 1/2 Day From The Boat
★★★★★
We had a great time out on the water with Captain Larry! He was very knowledgeable and helpful. We wanted to find where the trout were and he got us to the places to make that happen. I had never wade-fished, but he got me comfortable and now I may never go back to fishing from a boat (and getting sea sick). Definitely will look at booking with Captain Larry again in the future.
Brian G. | July 26, 2025

Trip: Flats And Backwaters On Artificials
★★★★★
We had a great trip with Captain Travis
Sherri M. | July 25, 2025

Trip: Inshore/Flats Fishing Trip
★★★★★
James is a professional fishing guide and not only put us right on the fishe everywhere we went but also made it fun. My 3 daughters and I were all novice fishermen but he had us reeling in fish like we were naturals. Highly recommend!
Tom W. | July 23, 2025

Trip: Tortuga Flats Fishing
★★★★★
There is no such thing as a guaranteed day of good fishing. You have to have the right tackle, patience, spot and timing. Capt James has everything listed with experience to boot! Had an amazing time in fairly tough fishing conditions but Capt James persisted till we found the fish, can’t recommend enough!
Ryan B. | July 20, 2025

Trip: Tortuga Flats Fishing
★★★★★
Travis did as good a job as any guide can do. He put us fish. We limited out on one species and found another but didn’t get any keepers.
Brian A. | July 18, 2025

Trip: Inshore/Flats Fishing Trip

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