South Padre Island Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Augustin Perez Jr
Mercedes, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Trout and Bull Reds being caught along the Land Cut on croaker. Red fish being caught in Shillong water using a 212 rig, Shallow water.

Augustin Perez Jr Mercedes, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Trout and Bull Reds being caught along the Land Cut on croaker. Red fish being caught in Shillong water using a 212 rig, Shallow water.

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Augustin Perez Jr
Mercedes, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Trout and Bull Reds being caught along the Land Cut on croaker. Red fish being caught in Shillong water using a 212 rig, , Shallow water.

Augustin Perez Jr Mercedes, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Trout and Bull Reds being caught along the Land Cut on croaker. Red fish being caught in Shillong water using a 212 rig, , Shallow water.

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Heath Schley
Harlingen, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing continues to be good. Redfish are starting to show up on the flats in herds. Trout continue to be biting well. If you can get out on a day that the wind is light they fishing has been awesome.

Heath Schley Harlingen, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

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

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

The bay fishing throughout the past week has been a little tougher due to the heavy rains. Still catching speckled trout on both live and artificial baits. Larger soft plastics in natural mullet colors have been more productive. Try to find some baitfish and the larger fish should be in close proximity. Deeper water has also been yielding some larger redfish. The shallow grass flats are active towards the north end of the bay. Seeing some black drum on the calmer days. Should get better as the fresh water works its way out of the bay.

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Robert Sirvello
Laguna Vista, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

2 of my favorite months to fish. Sep,oct give us a call. Thks

Robert Sirvello Laguna Vista, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

2 of my favorite months to fish. Sep,oct give us a call. Thks

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

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

The bay has recently been flooded with rainfall recently. The fishing has remained stable. Catching speckled trout on both live baits and soft plastic artificial worms. Larger swim baits have seemed to be the ticket in darker colors. Redfishing has been more spotty. There are some schools if you can locate them. Black drum are cruising deeper water in schools. Been catching a few flounder along drop offs and shorelines. Expect the bite to get better as weather stabilizes.

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Aaron Wittreich
Brownsville, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been great. Nice calm weather.

Aaron Wittreich Brownsville, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been great. Nice calm weather.

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Russell Robinson
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing's been great

Russell Robinson Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing's been great

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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
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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
★★★★★
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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