South Padre Island Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Zach Dagel
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 9 months ago

Redfish and sheep head are biting in South Padre Island; Do you wanna get in on this bite? Book a trip and let's go fishing. We're catching multiple oversize reds anywhere from 28 inches to 40.

Zach Dagel South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 9 months ago

Redfish and sheep head are biting in South Padre Island; Do you wanna get in on this bite? Book a trip and let's go fishing. We're catching multiple oversize reds anywhere from 28 inches to 40.

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Todd Lohry
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

Todd Lohry South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

First week of aug. fishing the shrimpboats were dragging in 50 fathom. Too many bonita to get a bite from a blackfin tuna so we pulled the hooks off the lures. Everything was working great. Wait for the blackfin, stop throw bait. Started trolling again theres the bonita then the blackfin then out of nowhere 3 of the biggest Yellowfin tuna came up and pushed everything out of the way. I ran downstairs and grabbed the biggest reel and bait we had. Instant hook up. 4 hours later in the boat. 215 pound yellowfin tuna.

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Gary Farmer
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

40" Redfish. biggest on my boat in 2024. Caught in Port Isabel, Tx.

Gary Farmer South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

40" Redfish. biggest on my boat in 2024. Caught in Port Isabel, Tx.

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Noel Ledesma
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

48" Bull red caught on a live mullet of ICW drop off by the shacks in Arroyo City Tx. Using light tackle 3000 shimano Sahara with a 7' rod light medium action. Took close to 25 minutes to bring in this big boy. Safely released to fight another day.

Noel Ledesma South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

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Zach Dagel
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

Hunting here in South Padre Island has been really good after the cold front came through. Jason and Kaeden are excellent shots, and we were picking out the biggest Spragues this morning. We had multiple pintails land in the decoys, and we let them fly off looking for trophies this...

Zach Dagel South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

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Todd Lohry
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

Been doing good on Cobia since Federal Red snapper closed.

Todd Lohry South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

Been doing good on Cobia since Federal Red snapper closed.

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Zach Dagel
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

Josh and I had an awesome afternoon hunt with this big cold front that came in. There are ducks absolutely everywhere - big flocks of redheads, shovelers, pintails, and blue bills. The tides have been a little struggle, but my Mud Boat is running really well and I can get...

Zach Dagel South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

Bluebill, Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler, Redhead Hunting in South Padre Island, Texas

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Augustin Perez Jr
Mercedes, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

Fishing and duck hunting hads been good

Augustin Perez Jr Mercedes, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

Fishing and duck hunting hads been good

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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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