San José Island Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in San José Island

Joe Clouse
Aransas Pass, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Been a good year, lots of fish hitting the cleaning table. Fall is coming and Winter right behind!

Joe Clouse Aransas Pass, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Been a good year, lots of fish hitting the cleaning table. Fall
is coming and Winter right behind!

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Toby Smith
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been okay this week dodging the rain

Toby Smith Rockport, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been okay this week dodging the rain

Redfish, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Rockport, Texas

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Jim Garrison
Seadrift, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Young man today

Jim Garrison Seadrift, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Young man today

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Randy Seidel
Aransas Pass, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

The winds are not the problem, it is the salinity in the water that is causing it to be difficult to find fish, salinity is 3 x's what it should be due to the lack of fresh water.

Randy Seidel Aransas Pass, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

The winds are not the problem, it is the salinity in the water that is causing it to be difficult to find fish, salinity is 3 x's what it should be due to the lack of fresh water.

Redfish, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Aransas Pass, Texas

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Ron Woltersdorf
San Antonio, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Great Snapper Season and we've been getting lots of smaller Dolphin (Mahi Mahi). Kingfish are slow but those being caught have been smokers

Ron Woltersdorf San Antonio, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Great Snapper Season and we've been getting lots of smaller Dolphin (Mahi Mahi). Kingfish are slow but those being caught have been smokers

King Mackerel / Kingfish, Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Red Snapper fishing in Port Aransas, Texas

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Andrew Craig
Inez, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Rockport has been steady with good trout holding in the deeper water in late morning. Red fish are still hit or miss. Still having best results on wade trips. Lower Laguana: nice trout being caught on croaker and artificial up and down the king ranch shore line. Best bite is...

Andrew Craig Inez, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Rockport has been steady with good trout holding in the deeper water in late morning. Red fish are still hit or miss. Still having best results on wade trips.
Lower Laguana: nice trout being caught on croaker and artificial up and down the king ranch shore line. Best bite is early morning. Once the winds pick up, bite is dying off quickly.

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Brody Jones
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been on fire

Brody Jones Rockport, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been on fire

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Bryce Wickliffe
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

This was this morning

Bryce Wickliffe Rockport, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

This was this morning

Black Drum, Redfish, Sheepshead fishing in Rockport, Texas

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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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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Rockport

Inshore/Flats Fishing Trip

100% (30) Guided by Travis

23 ft 1 - 4 People From $500

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