San José Island Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Max Smith
Port Aransas, Texas
Reported: 11 months ago

I have been getting fish! Got 8 of them over the last few weeks

Max Smith Port Aransas, Texas Reported: 11 months ago

I have been getting fish! Got 8 of them over the last few weeks

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Travis Glidden
Aransas Pass, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been great, looks like the weather might be a little rough this week. Calm days between fronts should be amazing though.

Travis Glidden Aransas Pass, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been great, looks like the weather might be a little rough this week. Calm days between fronts should be amazing though.

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Brian Preston
Port Aransas, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Duck hunting is starting to heat up and fishing is on fire !!

Brian Preston Port Aransas, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Duck hunting is starting to heat up and fishing is on fire !!

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Joe Clouse
Aransas Pass, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Enjoying the month of November and the first 2-weeks of December off no floundering during this time of year. After the 15th December that's when the big flounder run is 6-8 pound flounder are common. And of course there's sheep head and drum running as well.

Joe Clouse Aransas Pass, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

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Brody Jones
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing and duck hunting have both been great Been makin for some great cast and blast Ducks are finally showin up in great numbers with the colder pushes and the redfish and drum have been heating up with the water falling

Brody Jones Rockport, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

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Brian Preston
Port Aransas, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been fall incredible !

Brian Preston Port Aransas, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been fall incredible !

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Toby Smith
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

It's been hit or miss that's fishing

Toby Smith Rockport, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

It's been hit or miss that's fishing

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Brent Hopkins
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Trout and redfish have been good up until mid morning while drifting using live bait. Anchor fishing the potholes while using fresh cut mullet has also been producing when we have some wind.

Brent Hopkins Rockport, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Trout and redfish have been good up until mid morning while drifting using live bait. Anchor fishing the potholes while using fresh cut mullet has also been producing when we have some wind.

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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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