South Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in South Bay

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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J Dixon
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Black Drum afternoon that turned into Fish Tacos

J Dixon South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Black Drum afternoon that turned into Fish Tacos

Black Drum Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Ruben Riojas III
Weslaco, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been good these past few weeks throwing bait or artificials and it's only gonna pick up when it starts to cool down!

Ruben Riojas III Weslaco, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been good these past few weeks throwing bait or artificials and it's only gonna pick up when it starts to cool down!

Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Russell Robinson
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Port isabel and south padre island we've been having good catches of black drum, red fish, and flounder with a few snook in south bay on live bait and top water lures.

Russell Robinson Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Port isabel and south padre island we've been having good catches of black drum, red fish, and flounder with a few snook in south bay on live bait and top water lures.

Black Drum, Redfish Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas

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Michael Knox
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Michael Knox South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing Report: The bay fishing has been tougher lately than past years. Catching lots of speckled trout in the 16 inch range. September 1 the regulations are supposed to go back to old regulations of 5 per person and 15 inch minimum. Early September will be a good time to come down here to South Padre and catch speckled trout on artificial plastics. Catching some redfish in deeper water on fresh cut bait. Black drum are moving up the channels and deeper water.

Redfish Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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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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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 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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