San José Island Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in San José Island

Brody Jones
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

The redfish and drum have been awesome and still been catchin some trout too flounder here and there All in all been a great time on the water been catchin fish and havin a great time

Brody Jones Rockport, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

The redfish and drum have been awesome and still been catchin some trout too flounder here and there All in all been a great time on the water been catchin fish and havin a great time

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Travis Glidden
Aransas Pass, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been very good, with redfish and drum activity feeding on shrimp and crabs. Lots of tailing pods and single cruising fish

Travis Glidden Aransas Pass, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been very good, with redfish and drum activity feeding on shrimp and crabs. Lots of tailing pods and single cruising fish

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Travis Glidden
Aransas Pass, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

There have been a lot of fish on the flats, but cloudy skies make it challenging. Still possible to get out and catch some great fish

Travis Glidden Aransas Pass, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

There have been a lot of fish on the flats, but cloudy skies make it challenging. Still possible to get out and catch some great fish

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Tommy Sowell
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Past couple of weeks have definitely meant focusing on a sunrise bite. With the hot temperatures fish have been dropping off into deeper water very soon after sunrise.

Tommy Sowell Rockport, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Past couple of weeks have definitely meant focusing on a sunrise bite. With the hot temperatures fish have been dropping off into deeper water very soon after sunrise.

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Travis Glidden
Aransas Pass, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

The summer fishing has been very good, with lots of tailing fish. At least as long as the flats are quiet, plan on an earlier than normal start and finish (same time on the water) to avoid the afternoon heat. However the coastal winds keep it cooler than inland Texas.

Travis Glidden Aransas Pass, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

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Trey Clement
Corpus Christi, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

One stop shop

Trey Clement Corpus Christi, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

One stop shop

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Brody Jones
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing for reds and black drum has been great

Brody Jones Rockport, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing for reds and black drum has been great

Black Drum, Flounder Fishing in Rockport, Texas

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Ron Woltersdorf
San Antonio, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Bill busters

Ron Woltersdorf San Antonio, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Bill busters

False Albacore, Kingfish, Red Snapper Fishing in Port Aransas, 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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