Port Isabel Channel Fishing Reports (December 2025)

Port Isabel Channel Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Port Isabel Channel

Zach Dagel
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 9 months ago

Redfish and sheep head are biting in South Padre Island; Do you wanna get in on this bite? Book a trip and let's go fishing. We're catching multiple oversize reds anywhere from 28 inches to 40.

Zach Dagel South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 9 months ago

Redfish and sheep head are biting in South Padre Island; Do you wanna get in on this bite? Book a trip and let's go fishing. We're catching multiple oversize reds anywhere from 28 inches to 40.

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Todd Lohry
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

Todd Lohry South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

First week of aug. fishing the shrimpboats were dragging in 50 fathom. Too many bonita to get a bite from a blackfin tuna so we pulled the hooks off the lures. Everything was working great. Wait for the blackfin, stop throw bait. Started trolling again theres the bonita then the blackfin then out of nowhere 3 of the biggest Yellowfin tuna came up and pushed everything out of the way. I ran downstairs and grabbed the biggest reel and bait we had. Instant hook up. 4 hours later in the boat. 215 pound yellowfin tuna.

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Gary Farmer
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

40" Redfish. biggest on my boat in 2024. Caught in Port Isabel, Tx.

Gary Farmer South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

40" Redfish. biggest on my boat in 2024. Caught in Port Isabel, Tx.

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Noel Ledesma
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

48" Bull red caught on a live mullet of ICW drop off by the shacks in Arroyo City Tx. Using light tackle 3000 shimano Sahara with a 7' rod light medium action. Took close to 25 minutes to bring in this big boy. Safely released to fight another day.

Noel Ledesma South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

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Zach Dagel
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

Hunting here in South Padre Island has been really good after the cold front came through. Jason and Kaeden are excellent shots, and we were picking out the biggest Spragues this morning. We had multiple pintails land in the decoys, and we let them fly off looking for trophies this...

Zach Dagel South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

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Todd Lohry
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

Been doing good on Cobia since Federal Red snapper closed.

Todd Lohry South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

Been doing good on Cobia since Federal Red snapper closed.

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Zach Dagel
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

Josh and I had an awesome afternoon hunt with this big cold front that came in. There are ducks absolutely everywhere - big flocks of redheads, shovelers, pintails, and blue bills. The tides have been a little struggle, but my Mud Boat is running really well and I can get...

Zach Dagel South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

Bluebill, Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler, Redhead Hunting in South Padre Island, Texas

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Augustin Perez Jr
Mercedes, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

Fishing and duck hunting hads been good

Augustin Perez Jr Mercedes, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

Fishing and duck hunting hads been good

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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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Excellent time with Captain Mike, a professional from start to finish, great with kids and inexperienced anglers.
Carson R. | March 12, 2024

Trip: Triple Delight - 3 Person Bay Trip

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