South Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in South Bay

Jerry Santana
Weslaco, Texas
Reported: 31 minutes ago

Winter snapper is on fire

Jerry Santana Weslaco, Texas Reported: 31 minutes ago

Winter snapper is on fire

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Jay Nichols
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 2 months ago

Fishing has been unbelievable this month! There are a few weekdays open for September and October so get on the calendar soon!

Jay Nichols Rockport, Texas Reported: 2 months ago

Fishing has been unbelievable this month! There are a few weekdays open for September and October so get on the calendar soon!

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Travis Glidden
Aransas Pass, Texas
Reported: 2 months ago

It's almost fall, we've already some cool mornings and the fall fishing feels like it's about to go into high gear.

Travis Glidden Aransas Pass, Texas Reported: 2 months ago

It's almost fall, we've already some cool mornings and the fall fishing feels like it's about to go into high gear.

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Jodie Penn
Port Aransas, Texas
Reported: 3 months ago

The bite's been hot lately! Lots of solid trout hitting the decks, plenty of big kingfish keeping lines tight, and even a few nice reds showing up. When the weather gives us a window, the fishing's been on fire!

Jodie Penn Port Aransas, Texas Reported: 3 months ago

Speckled Trout Fishing in Port Aransas, Texas

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Travis Glidden
Aransas Pass, Texas
Reported: 3 months ago

Lots of tailing pods and larger schools on the flats. Mostly focusing on small natural shrimp flies, although crab flies always work.

Travis Glidden Aransas Pass, Texas Reported: 3 months ago

Lots of tailing pods and larger schools on the flats. Mostly focusing on small natural shrimp flies, although crab flies always work.

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Brian Preston
Port Aransas, Texas
Reported: 4 months ago

Fishing has been solid, lots of reds moving up onto the flats and the trout bite is still smoking!

Brian Preston Port Aransas, Texas Reported: 4 months ago

Fishing has been solid, lots of reds moving up onto the flats and the trout bite is still smoking!

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Michael Knox
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 4 months ago

Michael Knox South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 4 months ago

The bay fishing has been good throughout the past weeks. Catching speckled trout on both live and artificial baits. Especially in that Margarita Green Water they love so much. Redfish have been tougher lately but still hooking some solid reds when the wind kicks up. Snook are being caught on the south end of our bay system when the tides are active. It's a good time of the year to get the kids hooked up on some nice fish and create some lasting memories.

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Zach Dagel
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 6 months ago

My redfish at the jetty are back. I caught 12 in less than an hour at the shell sport owners tournament looking for a couple trips this week.

Zach Dagel South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 6 months ago

My redfish at the jetty are back. I caught 12 in less than an hour at the shell sport owners tournament looking for a couple trips this week.

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My husband and I are seniors and Jodie and Justin took very good care of us. The boat was clean and spacious for the 4 of us and Jodie handled the travel portion well, no bucking in wakes. We each had a guide to bait, cast, and net our catch. They also cleaned our fish and bagged for freezing. Caught our limits and had a very good morning. Jodie went above and beyond to make our experience good. We will definitely be calling Jodie again. 5 star Captain.
Leah H. | November 8, 2025

Trip: Half Day Trip Port A Bay
★★★★★
Great time
Mark A. | October 14, 2025

Trip: Port A Inshore
★★★★★
We had a great time, Corey was excellent and took us to various areas to catch. Reggie Peña
Reggie P. | August 16, 2025

Trip: Port A Inshore
★★★★★
Corey was great! We had three girls that fished and he was very good with them. We will use Corey again!
Bobby W. | August 6, 2025

Trip: Port A Inshore
★★★★★
Corey was a great guy to fish with for the morning! He brought us to where the speckled trout were and we were able to catch our limit of keepers and with several too large/small ones having to be thrown back. My teen son loves to fish and Corey did not disappoint! Will definitely call him if we’re ever back in the area!
Dawn L. | July 26, 2025

Trip: Port A Inshore
★★★★★
We enjoyed our trip with Tommy. First time we have used him. Polite, friendly and knowledgeable. We will be booking him next year when we return to Rockport.
James N. | June 22, 2025

Trip: Relax In Rockport
★★★★★
Even with the wind and bipolar weather, Corey still managed to get us to a spot where we caught some dinner! Good conversations and banter when things got competitive. Would recommend.
Kara K. | June 15, 2025

Trip: Port A Inshore
★★★★★
Captain Corey is a true fisherman’s guide who enjoys fishing as much as we do. He has a strong desire to succeed! I would recommend him to everyone.
Greg T. | May 28, 2025

Trip: Port A Inshore
★★★★★
What an excellent experience would recommend using him as a Guide,well organized, very knowledgeable in the surrounding area. Put us on the fish !!!!!!!! Definitely a rebook with him when back in the area. 10 out of 10
Jimmy B. | May 18, 2025

Trip: Relax In Rockport
★★★★★
He is the best in the area plus we limited out on Redfish. He is a blast , and I would recommend Corey. He put us on the fish and was so much fun!!
Tim R. | May 1, 2025

Trip: Port A Inshore

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