San José Island Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Jay Nichols
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 2 months ago

Fishing has been unbelievable this month! There are a few weekdays open for September and October so get on the calendar soon!

Jay Nichols Rockport, Texas Reported: 2 months ago

Fishing has been unbelievable this month! There are a few weekdays open for September and October so get on the calendar soon!

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Travis Glidden
Aransas Pass, Texas
Reported: 2 months ago

It's almost fall, we've already some cool mornings and the fall fishing feels like it's about to go into high gear.

Travis Glidden Aransas Pass, Texas Reported: 2 months ago

It's almost fall, we've already some cool mornings and the fall fishing feels like it's about to go into high gear.

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Jodie Penn
Port Aransas, Texas
Reported: 3 months ago

The bite's been hot lately! Lots of solid trout hitting the decks, plenty of big kingfish keeping lines tight, and even a few nice reds showing up. When the weather gives us a window, the fishing's been on fire!

Jodie Penn Port Aransas, Texas Reported: 3 months ago

Speckled Trout Fishing in Port Aransas, Texas

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Travis Glidden
Aransas Pass, Texas
Reported: 3 months ago

Lots of tailing pods and larger schools on the flats. Mostly focusing on small natural shrimp flies, although crab flies always work.

Travis Glidden Aransas Pass, Texas Reported: 3 months ago

Lots of tailing pods and larger schools on the flats. Mostly focusing on small natural shrimp flies, although crab flies always work.

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Brian Preston
Port Aransas, Texas
Reported: 4 months ago

Fishing has been solid, lots of reds moving up onto the flats and the trout bite is still smoking!

Brian Preston Port Aransas, Texas Reported: 4 months ago

Fishing has been solid, lots of reds moving up onto the flats and the trout bite is still smoking!

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Brent Hopkins
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 7 months ago

Redfish has been great with the falling tides due and low water levels to the dry fronts we have been receiving. Also lots of tidal movement with this full moon. Black drum are on the flats and near points that have shell.

Brent Hopkins Rockport, Texas Reported: 7 months ago

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Brody Jones
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 7 months ago

fishing has been great.

Brody Jones Rockport, Texas Reported: 7 months ago

fishing has been great.

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Brent Hopkins
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 8 months ago

Brent Hopkins Rockport, Texas Reported: 8 months ago

The CATCHING has been awesome for the last 10 days or so. The lower tides had made it so easy to catch a lot of reds and black drums. Now with the water coming back, I have had to be following the fish as they move into different areas as tides rise. These kinds of conditions will continue until we stop receiving fronts. April and May are great times in which. I have plenty of dates availableand I am sure we can get you worked in.

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★★★★★
Amazing trip! Chandler is personable and makes the trip a great time! Even before the trip, we communicated well and had the day planned out very well! He knows his stuff! Highly recommend!
Aaron B. | October 23, 2025

Trip: Sight Casting The Flats
★★★★★
Great day out fishing with Capt. Tommy. He took great care to make sure we had an enjoyable time. It was like we were with a good friend out to drown some fish for dinner. If you want to find Reds, he knows where to go. Don't hesitate. Book him.
Gregory N. | October 21, 2025

Trip: Half Day Rockport Slam
★★★★★
Had a great time on a guided fly fishing trip in Port A with Chandler. It was a windy day, which made casting and poling the skiff a bit challenging, but Chandler stayed positive and was super helpful. I didn’t catch any fish this time, but he gave me great tips to improve my casting. The skiff didn’t have a seat, so I sat on the floor which is totally fine for me solo but something to consider if you’re going with someone else or need more comfort. Overall, a good experience and I’d definitely book with him again!
Jana H. | September 24, 2025

Trip: Sight Casting The Flats
★★★★★
A little bit of a tough day. Saw lots of fish but they just were not biting, but Travis went above and beyond and found a pocket of tailing Red. He found fish and put me on them and that is exactly what you pay a guid to do. Great job!!!
Mark G. | September 3, 2025

Trip: Wade Fishing Artificial ONLY Trip
★★★★★
Redfish Success with Captain Tommy – Rockport, TX Despite a windy day and high water near Aransas Pass, Captain Tommy put us right on the fish. The flats were tough, but he still knocked out a two-man limit of redfish in just three hours—no small feat under those conditions. His personality was a great mix of humor and local know-how. While he didn’t spill too many trade secrets (understandably!), he kept the trip engaging and productive. If you’re chasing reds around Rockport, he’s absolutely worth booking. Solid guide, solid results.
Brandon C. | August 30, 2025

Trip: Rockport Bay Slam
★★★★★
Had a great time. Slow start but s great finish. Probably the weather. But was the most fish we have caught in a long time. Hit the grand slam. We really enjoyed the trip Travis. Thank you so much. We will be back!!! And don't forget, if you find that cork let me know what it was and how big. Trey, thanks for your help in getting everything worked out on the booking. You got us a great guide. 👍👍👍
Michael W. | August 25, 2025

Trip: Inshore/Flats Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Had a great time with captain Chandler, very polite and was able to put us on some fish fast! Had a great time!
Jd I. | August 3, 2025

Trip: Sight Casting The Flats
★★★★★
Had a good time! Our Grandson really enjoyed himself. Tommy put us on fish right away. Great fishing. Tommy is a great guide. We want to do this again with him!
Ruth C. | July 27, 2025

Trip: Rockport Bay Slam
★★★★★
He is realgood. Very nice and knowledgeable. He has all positives!
William H. | July 25, 2025

Trip: Rockport Bay Slam
★★★★★
We had a great trip with Captain Travis
Sherri M. | July 25, 2025

Trip: Inshore/Flats Fishing Trip

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