South Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Russell Robinson
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing's been great

Russell Robinson Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing's been great

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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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Michael Knox
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Michael Knox South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Captain Mike: South Padre Fishing Report. The bay fishing has remained decent throughout the past couple weeks. Catching speckled trout on live and soft plastic artificial baits. Redfishing has been a little more hit or mis...Somedays have been better than others depending on wind and tidal fluctuations. After the tropical depression we have had an influx of fresh water and tidal push in water levels. All in all the fishing has remained decent and clients are happy with catches. My schedule is filling up so try and pick dates at least two weeks in advance.

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Henry Rodriguez
San Benito, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Today's family took an icechest load of fish

Henry Rodriguez San Benito, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Today's family took an icechest load of fish

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Ruben Riojas III
Weslaco, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been good! We've been picking up trout, reds, and black drum using shrimp pretty consistently, fish have been skinny!

Ruben Riojas III Weslaco, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been good! We've been picking up trout, reds, and black drum using shrimp pretty consistently, fish have been skinny!

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Michael Knox
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Michael Knox South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Captain Mike: South Padre Fishing Report. The bay fishing is on right now and should only get better throughout the next month. The shrimp and baitfish are migrating into our bay system and the fish are actively hunting them. The speckled trout and redfish are on the move looking for easy meals. This is in my opinion one of the best times of the year to target speckled trout with artificial baits and live baits. Typically the high spring winds will start to die off towards the end of May and early June. This weather combined with the influx of the spring bait migration leads to some good fishing. It's a great time to introduce the kids to some fishing action. Schools of black drum should also magically show up soon. My schedule is filling up for summer so you may want to pick some dates.

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Ron Marett with Lone Star Charters Tx
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

It’s where it’s at ! Tight lines all afternoon....

Ron Marett with Lone Star Charters Tx Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

It’s where it’s at ! Tight lines all afternoon....

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Henry Rodriguez
San Benito, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Cool weather means more bites at South Padre Island Texas....... Follow the tides for the best chance on catching your targeted fish. Live bait works best. Live finger mullet produces bigger predatory fish.

Henry Rodriguez San Benito, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Cool weather means more bites at South Padre Island Texas.......
Follow the tides for the best chance on catching your targeted fish. Live bait works best. Live finger mullet produces bigger predatory fish.

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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
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Great time
Mark A. | October 14, 2025

Trip: Port Aransas Inshore Adventure
★★★★★
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 Aransas Inshore Adventure
★★★★★
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 Aransas Inshore Adventure
★★★★★
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 Aransas Inshore Adventure
★★★★★
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 Aransas Inshore Adventure
★★★★★
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 Aransas Inshore Adventure
★★★★★
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 Aransas Inshore Adventure

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