South Padre Island Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fred Rodriguez
McAllen, Texas
Reported: 3 days ago

Fred Rodriguez McAllen, Texas Reported: 3 days ago

Water is up , tide levels are high and fish are scattered. Cut bait fresh mullet or ballyhoo are working best. Lures are also catching redfish and trout. Live shrimp with a popping cork is also good. Live croaker is now an option for the summer. Awesome bait for speckled trout. Live shrimp and live croaker cost to the guest. Cut bait mullet and ballyhoo also cost a few dollars. Let's go fishing and book a trip with Captain Fred Rodriguez

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Heath Schley
Harlingen, Texas
Reported: 5 days ago

Been great redfish and trout bite continue to be good, both on bait and artificial lures.

Heath Schley Harlingen, Texas Reported: 5 days ago

Been great redfish and trout bite continue to be good, both on bait and artificial lures.

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Glenn Harrison
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 1 week ago

Been doing lots of fishing but been bad at the picture taking! Spring fishing is solid. Starting to be fish under birds, mudding pods of reds and large trout on shoreline pockets. Fly fishing has been great for reds, drum and Snook along with shots at some giant trout. As...

Glenn Harrison South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 1 week ago

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

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

The bay fishing has remained good throughout the past couple weeks. Catching some nice boxes of fish on artificial lures and fresh cut bait. The windier spring weather has created some good fishing conditions for redfish out on our grass flats. Actually have had a lot of productive days targeting redfish because of the warmer windier weather patterns. Gold spoons, soft plastics mimicking shrimp or mullet, and fresh cut mullet have been slamming the reds. The speckled trout bite has been a little slower but still catching some solid specks of soft plastics. Once the wind dies the speckled trout bite will come back to life. Probably be real good towards the end of May. Some schools of drum are popping up for those who like to target them. Should be another good month of fishing. My schedule is filling up quickly...

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Gus Mcgarraugh
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 1 week ago

Big trout big jacks and big reds everyday Fishing is awesome right Now

Gus Mcgarraugh South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 1 week ago

Big trout big jacks and big reds everyday
Fishing is awesome right Now

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Todd Lohry
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Starting to see some cobia, jacks and barracuda showing up as the water gets warmer.

Todd Lohry South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 2 weeks ago

Starting to see some cobia, jacks and barracuda showing up as the water gets warmer.

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Heath Schley
Harlingen, Texas
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Fishing has been great even with the wind blowing! The bite has continued to be good, even though the wind has been blowing. Soft plastics have been producing nice trout and up shallow gold spoons have been what the reds have been wanting!

Heath Schley Harlingen, Texas Reported: 3 weeks ago

Fishing has been great even with the wind blowing!
The bite has continued to be good, even though the wind has been blowing. Soft plastics have been producing nice trout and up shallow gold spoons have been what the reds have been wanting!

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Glenn Harrison
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Spring is in full swing!

Glenn Harrison South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 3 weeks ago

Spring is in full swing!

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★★★★★
Great time! Put us on fish , will use again!
Jj G. | May 1, 2026

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★★★★★
This one of the greatest fishing trips we have ever been on!!!
Jennifer F. | April 29, 2026

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★★★★★
Great time, Captain Todd dropped us right on the fish. His 1st Mate Fernando is a great hand.
Leslie S. | April 16, 2026

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★★★★★
We had such an awesome trip with Mike! My boyfriend (who is a lot more advanced) had the best birthday and Mike was kind enough to help me with live bait to make sure I caught a few!
Bianca D. | March 4, 2026

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We had a great day fishing with captain Todd! He has an immense amount of experience and knowledge about fishing. Very enjoyable and fun trip!
James S. | December 30, 2025

Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
Todd and his crew did a great job, I really enjoyed myself and if I go out again, it will be with Todd!!!
Steve R. | December 4, 2025

Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
Had a great trip with Captain Todd! Second time we have booked with him and look forward to our next trip!
Phil W. | August 20, 2025

Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
Great guide, once we got going. He knew his areas and how to get the fish hooked up!!
John E. | August 2, 2025

Trip: Play Tug War With Big Fish
★★★★★
Had a blast! Would book this again in a heartbeat. They knew wear to go and how to help us novices figure out how to fish properly.
Todd M. | June 30, 2025

Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
My family of 6 (3 teens,3 adults) booked a 6 hour deep sea fishing trip with Todd and Fernando. They were very knowledgeable and so helpful considering we had zero experience with deep sea fishing and half of us were a little sea sick. My husband and I had an amazing time. Todd knew just where you take us to get the fish and if it was a miss he'd move us along to the next spot . Fernando was so hard working and helpful with myself and the kids. I never once had to bait a hook or remove a fish. He was patient with my family and thoroughly explained how to manovour the reel and exactly what to do. There was a bathroom and air conditioned room if needed. I'd definitely book again.
Karina H. | June 25, 2025

Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Adventure

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