Port Isabel Channel Fishing Reports (December 2025)

Port Isabel Channel Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Port Isabel Channel

Henry Rodriguez
San Benito, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

The cooler weather is bringing in some big fish near wrecks and reefs. Fish tend to get a little bigger in the winter months. A variety of snappers and red drum has been on the menu!

Henry Rodriguez San Benito, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

The cooler weather is bringing in some big fish near wrecks and reefs. Fish tend to get a little bigger in the winter months. A variety of snappers and red drum has been on the menu!

Mangrove Snapper Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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JW Watson
Harlingen, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

The snapper fishing has been good

JW Watson Harlingen, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

The snapper fishing has been good

Red Snapper, Redfish Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Russell Robinson
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Lower Laguna madre fishing report seems like red fish are everywhere lol live shrimp, live finger mullet, or cut skip Jack. A few large speckled trout starting to show up catching them on top water lures flounder being caught on worms and live bait but all have to be released...

Russell Robinson Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

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Henry Rodriguez
San Benito, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been great with this colder front moving In. There's lots of bull reds offshore along the wrecks with the red snappers.

Henry Rodriguez San Benito, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been great with this colder front moving In. There's lots of bull reds offshore along the wrecks with the red snappers.

Redfish, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Juan Ruiz
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Schools of drum have been good. On the few calm days that we have snapper trips in State waters have also been good. Reds have fair but inconsistent..

Juan Ruiz Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Schools of drum have been good. On the few calm days that we have snapper trips in State waters have also been good. Reds have fair but inconsistent..

Red Snapper Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas

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Gus Mcgarraugh
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Catching tailing reds in super shallow water

Gus Mcgarraugh South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Catching tailing reds in super shallow water

Redfish Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Aaron Wittreich
Brownsville, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Yep. We are sight casting in the clear shallows fir reds and trophy trout. Flounder season is closed till December 15th

Aaron Wittreich Brownsville, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Yep. We are sight casting in the clear shallows fir reds and trophy trout. Flounder season is closed till December 15th

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Henry Rodriguez
San Benito, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Cold weather is bringing in larger schools of fish near shore. Sea trout are in abundance. This time of year you will find black drum gathering in holes as the tide goes out. 64 fish were caught this pass Sunday- 2 adults and 1 child

Henry Rodriguez San Benito, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Great guide, once we got going. He knew his areas and how to get the fish hooked up!!
John E. | August 2, 2025

Trip: Bottom Fishing And Jigging
★★★★★
Excellent guide; great trip. Perfect pace and timing. Caught our limit of trout—and a red and some sort of cat.
Charles T. | June 9, 2025

Trip: Fun Family Fishing At SPI
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Mike was great with our teenage daughters, teaching them, & getting us on fish. We had a great time.
Barry B. | March 25, 2025

Trip: Fun Family Fishing At SPI
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Wonderful trip. Mike puts us on the fish in Know time at all. Caught our limits of trout & Redfish. Great guide. Had a blast. See ya next time👍
George H. | February 16, 2025

Trip: Fun Family Fishing At SPI
★★★★★
Mike knew the bay very well and did his best to put us on fish. I only had two issues with the trip. It might just be his personality, but I found him to be condescending when I asked questions. I also think he fishes too much. It was like we paid to take him fishing.
Rick M. | July 22, 2024

Trip: Triple Delight - 3 Person Bay Trip
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Had a good time, caught some good fish,would definitely recommend,and do it again.Captain Mike, thanks 👍👍
Jesus P. | June 1, 2024

Trip: Fun Family Fishing At SPI
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What an outstanding time that we had with Captain Mike. This was our very first time boat fishing and we had done so at the request of my son for his 17th birthday. Captain Mike was incredibly accommodating, very easy to communicate with and more importantly knowledgeable when it comes to fishing. He was incredibly patient, taught each person in our group of four how to properly cast and really made sure that we had a good time (and also made sure we caught our limit, I have no doubt he would have stayed out there all day to make it happen.) I'm new at this but I am sure this is the type of experience you hope for with this sort of activity. Book this gut y'all. I PROMISE you that you will not be disappointed. Thanks again Captain Mike for a memorable experience!!!!!
Joshua C. | March 21, 2024

Trip: Fun Family Fishing At SPI
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Excellent time with Captain Mike, a professional from start to finish, great with kids and inexperienced anglers.
Carson R. | March 12, 2024

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