Nueces River Fishing Reports (December 2025)

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Nueces River

Michael Meza
Houston, Texas
Reported: 9 months ago

Fishing been up and down. Just like the weather. Been putting some solid boxes together. Working hard for the fish. Live shrimp and bass assassin's in plum have been Doing the job.

Michael Meza Houston, Texas Reported: 9 months ago

Fishing been up and down. Just like the weather. Been putting some solid boxes together. Working hard for the fish. Live shrimp and bass assassin's in plum have been Doing the job.

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Mark Malfa
Hockley, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

Last alligator gar trips of the year. Bowfishing or rod trips. Already started my winter time Bowfishing carp trips.

Mark Malfa Hockley, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

Last alligator gar trips of the year. Bowfishing or rod trips. Already started my winter time Bowfishing carp trips.

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Mark Malfa
Hockley, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Everything IN THE BOAT is rod. Outside the boat is bow

Mark Malfa Hockley, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Everything IN THE BOAT is rod. Outside the boat is bow

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David Rappelet
Livingston, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Trinity bay Temps are high 80s. Alot of fish are deep and hungry. Small trout and skipjacks are running the shallows on incoming tides. Reds are staying deep in channels and deep reefs. Black drum are everywhere, with sheepshead mixed in with them. The go-to bait are live shrimp and...

David Rappelet Livingston, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Black Drum, Redfish Fishing in Houston, Texas

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David Rappelet
Livingston, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

David Rappelet Livingston, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing in trinity bay has been great with quick limits. Reef, rocks, and structures have been holding fish. Reds, Trout, Blackdrum have been biting prominently on shrimp under cork and with good tide movement on bottom rigs. Sheepshead have been of good size hitting on shrimp as well. Tons of bait moving around the bay system. This weekend between the bad weather should be great fishing with the waters cooling down a little.
Trinity bay Temps are high 80s. Alot of fish are deep and hungry. Small trout and skipjacks are running the shallows on incoming tides. Reds are staying deep in channels and deep reefs. Black drum are everywhere, with sheepshead mixed in with them. The go-to bait are live shrimp and fresh dead shrimp on popping cork, artifical and also bottom rigs.

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David Rappelet
Livingston, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Well this weather has been crazy but can still put my clients on fish. Between high winds and super low tides we have found success.

David Rappelet Livingston, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Well this weather has been crazy but can still put my clients on fish. Between high winds and super low tides we have found success.

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David Rappelet
Livingston, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been great on the bite during mid and ending of tides. Keepers other than black drum have been a hit or miss. The schooling size reds are plentiful. Small trout running the shallows, larger trout are staying deep still along the channel. Fish have been hitting live and...

David Rappelet Livingston, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

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David Rappelet
Livingston, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

First kayak trip of the year. Client wanted to understand the area and where to fish. A successful trip with a few keepers.

David Rappelet Livingston, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

First kayak trip of the year. Client wanted to understand the area and where to fish. A successful trip with a few keepers.

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★★★★★
Awesome experience! Caught around 10 gar, he really knows what he’s doing. Super chill and professional. I’ll definitely book with him again!
Mateo C. | June 22, 2025

Trip: Alligator Gar On Rod & Reel
★★★★★
Mark was a great guide. I’ve been on many charters but Mark definitely took things to a whole new level. He made sure we caught a fish and helped us the entire catch. Mark is very knowledgeable in his craft and I’ll definitely be returning to him in the near future.
Ric L. | June 17, 2025

Trip: Alligator Gar On Rod & Reel
★★★★★
Very satisfied with the trip we did with Mark. He was very knowledge and worked hard to get us in the fish. Very personable with a great attitude, and the supplied gear worked great. Would not hesitate to book with him again!!!
Jason H. | November 29, 2023

Trip: 4-Hour Bowfishing Trip
★★★★★
Mark is the outfitter every serious bowfisher wants. He won’t quit until he puts you on fish. Very very knowledgeable and a trip that we will never forget! We will be back!
Kale G. | April 16, 2023

Trip: Trophy Alligator Gar Bowfishing