South Padre Island Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in South Padre Island

Heath Schley
Harlingen, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been good on artificial baits, trout, and flounder along the Intracoastal waterway. Redfish have started showing up in schools on the flats and are eating artificial and fresh cut bait.

Heath Schley Harlingen, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been good on artificial baits, trout, and flounder along the Intracoastal waterway. Redfish have started showing up in schools on the flats and are eating artificial and fresh cut bait.

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

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Emilio Solis
Los Fresnos, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Offshore turning on finally

Emilio Solis Los Fresnos, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Offshore turning on finally

Mahi Mahi / Dorado, Red Snapper fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Walter Bode
Laguna Vista, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

It's still good fishing on south Padre / port Isabel

Walter Bode Laguna Vista, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

It's still good fishing on south Padre / port Isabel

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

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Ron Marett with Lone Star Charters Tx
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

The trout bite has been good with the occasional redfish- should get even better over the coming months.

Ron Marett with Lone Star Charters Tx Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

The trout bite has been good with the occasional redfish- should get even better over the coming months.

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Henry Rodriguez
San Benito, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Sharks are in now

Henry Rodriguez San Benito, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Sharks are in now

Blacktip Shark fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Henry Rodriguez
San Benito, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

King fish will be in till about Wednesday. Trolling sessions are hot!

Henry Rodriguez San Benito, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

King fish will be in till about Wednesday. Trolling sessions are hot!

King Mackerel / Kingfish fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Heath Schley
Harlingen, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been pretty good given the amount of rain that we have had in the past week. With the storms wind has been pretty calm and some schools of reds and black drum have been popping up. Trout have still been pretty productive along with flounder in the Intracoastal...

Heath Schley Harlingen, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Flounder, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Henry Rodriguez
San Benito, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

State red snapper are hot. The next few days the ocean will be perfect. Low winds and no swells. Perfect for people that can't go out because they get sea sick. It's going to be flat all the way till monday. Out side the jetties will be producing by bull...

Henry Rodriguez San Benito, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Red Snapper 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
★★★★★
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: Bottom Fishing And Jigging
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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

Trip: SPI Bay Duck Hunting Trip

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Duck Hunting in South Padre Island

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Deep Sea Fishing in South Padre Island

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Duck Hunting in Port Isabel

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26 ft 1 - 12 People From $500

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Inshore, Jetty, Flats in South Padre Island

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100% (22) Guided by Mike

24 ft 1 - 6 People From $550

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Inshore, Flats Fishing in South Padre Island

Full Day Bay Fishing Trip At SPI

100% (22) Guided by Mike

24 ft 1 - 6 People From $800

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