Port Isabel Turning Basin Fishing Reports (March 2026)

Port Isabel Turning Basin Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Port Isabel Turning Basin

Marc Vrban
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 8 hours ago

Sheepshead are still here, speckled trout are starting to get fired up and a few Reds have been caught lately.

Marc Vrban South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 8 hours ago

Sheepshead are still here, speckled trout are starting to get fired up and a few Reds have been caught lately.

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Emilio Solis
Los Fresnos, Texas
Reported: 4 days ago

Still fishing state water snapper down. These are the last two trips.

Emilio Solis Los Fresnos, Texas Reported: 4 days ago

Still fishing state water snapper down. These are the last two trips.

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Michael Knox
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 6 days ago

Michael Knox South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 6 days ago

Captain Mikes South Padre Fishing Report 3/2/26. The bay fishing has remained decent to good through out the past couple of weeks. Catching solid redfish and speckled trout on soft plastics. Fresh cut bait and plastic lures are working good on the redfish out on the grass flats once the wind picks up. Actually been very windy and warmer weather recently and that combination has led to some outstanding redfish trips. Speckled trout are hanging deeper drop offs and working shallower as the heat of the day warms up. Everyone is catching black drum if you want to target them. There are some large schools working the same old hangouts for them. I expect the bite to remain productive throughout the next month.

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Todd Lohry
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 1 week ago

State water red snapper looking forward to some spring break fishing trips

Todd Lohry South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 1 week ago

State water red snapper looking forward to some spring break fishing trips

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Fred Rodriguez
McAllen, Texas
Reported: 1 week ago

Black drum are still being caught, they are still in big schools, water levels are coming up. Trout being caught close to the intracoastal. Artificial lures are working good .

Fred Rodriguez McAllen, Texas Reported: 1 week ago

Black drum are still being caught, they are still in big schools, water levels are coming up. Trout being caught close to the intracoastal. Artificial lures are working good .

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Glenn Harrison
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 1 week ago

Howdy, both Fly Fishing and Conventional have been great as conditions improved between cold fronts. Redfish have been plentiful on both soft plastics and top water. Speckled trout bike has been solid with some over slot fish mixed in. Soft plastics and gulp under popping court have been the ticket.

Glenn Harrison South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 1 week ago

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Marc Vrban
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 2 weeks ago

A couple short 3 hour trips were productive for the sheepshead

Marc Vrban South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 2 weeks ago

A couple short 3 hour trips were productive for the sheepshead

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Aaron Wittreich
Brownsville, Texas
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Fishing has been on fire with this perfect water temperature and idea weather. Sight casting for experienced fishermen is great in the afternoon. Less experienced fishermen still crushing it with fresh bait

Aaron Wittreich Brownsville, Texas Reported: 2 weeks ago

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We had such an awesome trip with Mike! My boyfriend (who is a lot more advanced) had the best birthday and Mike was kind enough to help me with live bait to make sure I caught a few!
Bianca D. | March 4, 2026

Trip: Private Snook Fishing Trip
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Great trip we went on an adventure first thing to try something new and caught several fish then finished in the bay and caught a limit of trout Great experience, Mike was very patient and even gave me a ride back to my hotel
Justin B. | June 15, 2024

Trip: Private Snook Fishing 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
★★★★★
Mike was an awesome captain had a blast he was very knowledgeable and helpful definitely come back and go with him again 😂😂😂🎣🎣🎣
Scott D. | February 20, 2024

Trip: Half Day Private Bay Fishing Trip

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