San José Island Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Frank Houser
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

Me with 36” red in the back lakes

Frank Houser Rockport, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

Me with 36” red in the back lakes

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Brody Jones
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

Brody Jones Rockport, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

Not necessarily my biggest ever but these folks were from South Korea and had never caught big fish like this They were caught back to back one 42 inch the other 44 inch back Back to back giant reds for the bay. And this young man was croaker Fishin with me in June and we had our limit of trout and we're catching and releasing them when his rod bent in half and the fight was on and after about 15 mins he landed this big ole jack in the bay

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Brian Preston
Port Aransas, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

Fishing is awesome right now

Brian Preston Port Aransas, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

Fishing is awesome right now

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Gibson McGuire with Fly Fish Rockport
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

Gibson McGuire with Fly Fish Rockport Rockport, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

Fort Pierce has been producing very well when the weather allows us to get offshore. Sailfish are in good numbers and are being caught on a regular basis. Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel are also around as well and being caught in good numbers once you find them. There are also a few Wahoo being hooked into as well. The bottom fishing has been nothing short of great with limits of "flag" Lane Snapper being caught as well as some nice Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper and Cobia.

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Brody Jones
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 11 months ago

Have a great Christmas! Fishing has been great and duck season has been good to!

Brody Jones Rockport, Texas Reported: 11 months ago

Have a great Christmas! Fishing has been great and duck season has been good to!

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Ben Wells
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 11 months ago

Fishing has been very good with the above normal temperature redfish and drum has been very good on shrimp and cut mullet the trout bite has been very good to they been on the shallow reef with live shrimp are soft plastic are if you like wading there has been...

Ben Wells Rockport, Texas Reported: 11 months ago

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Travis Price
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 11 months ago

As winter approaches us the artificial bite real fires off. With water temps in the low 60's I've been targeting muddy flats with scattered grass. Reds are still holding to the shoreline with warmer days. Trout have been hanging on the edge of these flats in waist deep water. Look...

Travis Price Rockport, Texas Reported: 11 months ago

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Frank Houser
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 11 months ago

I been catching lots of Reds and Drums on fresh Shrimp on the Sand shorelines In about 2' In the Middle of the Day. 11 years old with a nice red, Nice Drum with Chad, and A 26”red.

Frank Houser Rockport, Texas Reported: 11 months ago

I been catching lots of Reds and Drums on fresh Shrimp on the Sand shorelines In about 2' In the Middle of the Day. 11 years old with a nice red, Nice Drum with Chad, and A 26”red.

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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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