Port Isabel Channel Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Port Isabel Channel

Emilio Solis
Los Fresnos, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Snapper fishing has been hot!

Emilio Solis Los Fresnos, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Snapper fishing has been hot!

Red Snapper Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Aaron Wittreich
Brownsville, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Great trout fishing with live bait and reds been hitting on soft plastics in color change areas

Aaron Wittreich Brownsville, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Great trout fishing with live bait and reds been hitting on soft plastics in color change areas

Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Heath Schley
Harlingen, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been great ! Trout and reds are being caught along with the occasional flounder. It's July so it's hot but so is the fishing!

Heath Schley Harlingen, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been great ! Trout and reds are being caught along with the occasional flounder. It's July so it's hot but so is the fishing!

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Roy Songy
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Hey Captain Roy here with another Red Snapper report. Our Federal Season continues to produce hogs each and every trip. The bigger fish have actually been caught at 70-100ft of water suspended above the wrecks. We have been hammering quick limits with cut bait and live piggy perch. There is...

Roy Songy Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Red Snapper Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas

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J Dixon
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Black Drum afternoon that turned into Fish Tacos

J Dixon South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Black Drum afternoon that turned into Fish Tacos

Black Drum Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Ruben Riojas III
Weslaco, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been good these past few weeks throwing bait or artificials and it's only gonna pick up when it starts to cool down!

Ruben Riojas III Weslaco, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been good these past few weeks throwing bait or artificials and it's only gonna pick up when it starts to cool down!

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Russell Robinson
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Port isabel and south padre island we've been having good catches of black drum, red fish, and flounder with a few snook in south bay on live bait and top water lures.

Russell Robinson Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Port isabel and south padre island we've been having good catches of black drum, red fish, and flounder with a few snook in south bay on live bait and top water lures.

Black Drum, Redfish Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas

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Michael Knox
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Michael Knox South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing Report: The bay fishing has been tougher lately than past years. Catching lots of speckled trout in the 16 inch range. September 1 the regulations are supposed to go back to old regulations of 5 per person and 15 inch minimum. Early September will be a good time to come down here to South Padre and catch speckled trout on artificial plastics. Catching some redfish in deeper water on fresh cut bait. Black drum are moving up the channels and deeper water.

Redfish 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
★★★★★
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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