San José Island Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Brody Jones
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been great. Black drum and reds are up shallow and have been wading for trout as well with artificials. Big ones are on the prowl.

Brody Jones Rockport, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been great. Black drum and reds are up shallow and have been wading for trout as well with artificials. Big ones are on the prowl.

Black Drum, Sheepshead Fishing in Rockport, Texas

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Jeff Harding
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Pretty good opener today! Teal, pintail, spoony, redheads. Pretty good variety!

Jeff Harding Rockport, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Pretty good opener today! Teal, pintail, spoony, redheads. Pretty good variety!

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Joe Clouse
Aransas Pass, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Flounder gigging is banned in the state of Texas from November 1- December 15 To let alot of the spawning females successfuly spawn. The rest of the year I gig January and February are more for drum and sheepshead And a few flounder here and there depending on how cold

Joe Clouse Aransas Pass, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Flounder gigging is banned in the state of Texas from November 1- December 15
To let alot of the spawning females successfuly spawn.
The rest of the year I gig January and February are more for drum and sheepshead
And a few flounder here and there depending on how cold

Flounder, Sheepshead Fishing in Aransas Pass, Texas

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Brody Jones
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

The fishing has been great with the redfish run catching tons of over sized reds over 28in long and lots of good slot fish aswell The black drum have also started to make an appearance and they are a blast as well!

Brody Jones Rockport, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

The fishing has been great with the redfish run catching tons of over sized reds over 28in long and lots of good slot fish aswell
The black drum have also started to make an appearance and they are a blast as well!

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Chad Banks with Blue Water Excursions Deep Sea
Corpus Christi, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Yeah I pull the offshore boat at then end of this month for the winter. Starting my flounder gigging trips on bay boat now. But tuna fishing behind shrimp boats has been good just have to do 10 plus hour trip. got over 700 pounds on last 12 hr.

Chad Banks with Blue Water Excursions Deep Sea Corpus Christi, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Port Aransas, Texas

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Joe Clouse
Aransas Pass, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Last night's fishing picture. 24 flounder and a sheepshead. One flounder was 20 inches

Joe Clouse Aransas Pass, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Last night's fishing picture. 24 flounder and a sheepshead. One flounder was 20 inches

Flounder, Triggerfish fishing in Aransas Pass, Texas

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Brad Buell with Come and Take It Sportfishing
Port Aransas, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Tuna just now showing up, but it's still hard to predict, same as sails and dorado, we focus on the amberjack, and other target species that are still in season, such as swordfish, and Mangrove, vermillion snapper, always hope for the fish of a lifetime! Looking to book for some...

Brad Buell with Come and Take It Sportfishing Port Aransas, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Mangrove Snapper fishing in Port Aransas, Texas

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Brody Jones
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing is great right now reds are going wild along with some black drum every now and then! Boat fishing or wade fishing with artificial or bait!

Brody Jones Rockport, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing is great right now reds are going wild along with some black drum every now and then!
Boat fishing or wade fishing with artificial or bait!

Redfish, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout 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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