South Padre Island Fishing Reports (December 2025)

South Padre Island Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in South Padre Island

Henry Rodriguez
San Benito, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

The cooler weather is bringing in some big fish near wrecks and reefs. Fish tend to get a little bigger in the winter months. A variety of snappers and red drum has been on the menu!

Henry Rodriguez San Benito, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

The cooler weather is bringing in some big fish near wrecks and reefs. Fish tend to get a little bigger in the winter months. A variety of snappers and red drum has been on the menu!

Mangrove Snapper Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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JW Watson
Harlingen, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

The snapper fishing has been good

JW Watson Harlingen, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

The snapper fishing has been good

Red Snapper, Redfish Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Russell Robinson
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Lower Laguna madre fishing report seems like red fish are everywhere lol live shrimp, live finger mullet, or cut skip Jack. A few large speckled trout starting to show up catching them on top water lures flounder being caught on worms and live bait but all have to be released...

Russell Robinson Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

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Henry Rodriguez
San Benito, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been great with this colder front moving In. There's lots of bull reds offshore along the wrecks with the red snappers.

Henry Rodriguez San Benito, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been great with this colder front moving In. There's lots of bull reds offshore along the wrecks with the red snappers.

Redfish, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Juan Ruiz
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Schools of drum have been good. On the few calm days that we have snapper trips in State waters have also been good. Reds have fair but inconsistent..

Juan Ruiz Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Schools of drum have been good. On the few calm days that we have snapper trips in State waters have also been good. Reds have fair but inconsistent..

Red Snapper Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas

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Gus Mcgarraugh
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Catching tailing reds in super shallow water

Gus Mcgarraugh South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Catching tailing reds in super shallow water

Redfish Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Aaron Wittreich
Brownsville, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Yep. We are sight casting in the clear shallows fir reds and trophy trout. Flounder season is closed till December 15th

Aaron Wittreich Brownsville, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Yep. We are sight casting in the clear shallows fir reds and trophy trout. Flounder season is closed till December 15th

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Henry Rodriguez
San Benito, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Cold weather is bringing in larger schools of fish near shore. Sea trout are in abundance. This time of year you will find black drum gathering in holes as the tide goes out. 64 fish were caught this pass Sunday- 2 adults and 1 child

Henry Rodriguez San Benito, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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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
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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
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Great guide, once we got going. He knew his areas and how to get the fish hooked up!!
John E. | August 2, 2025

Trip: Bottom Fishing And Jigging
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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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Great Angler - Great Captain - knows the waters and the weather and will put you on the fish.
Larry L. | June 20, 2025

Trip: Inshore: Afternoon Half Day
★★★★★
We really enjoyed our fishing charter with Arturo. The winds were hard but made for good fishing and he knew right where to go. I would recommend him for any fishing adventure.
Kelly M. | April 4, 2025

Trip: Full Or Half Day Inshore
★★★★★
We had a great time with Captain Jack! He made sure we caught fish, had fun and saw dolphins too! He provided us an evening fish so we were able to go before our vacation ended! Best guide around!
Amy M. | March 27, 2025

Trip: South Padre Island Fishing 4 Hrs
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Another awesome Adventure with Captain Zach. Our repeat trip back was another wild success as always with some great action and superb hospitality! Cannot wait to return next season!
Joshua S. | January 17, 2025

Trip: South Padre Island Duck Hunting
★★★★★
Great trip. Mike was very professional and fun to be around. Had us on ducks right from the start, great trip.
James O. | January 2, 2025

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