Harlingen Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Harlingen

Michael Knox
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Michael Knox South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

The spring migration of bait and the gamefish that follow the bait as it influxes into the Lower Laguna Madre is starting now. Catching solid redfish and speckled trout on both artificial baits and fresh cut bait. The windier days in the spring can make for some productive redfish trips. That wind gets everything stirred up and those redfish get hungry. Catching speckled trout along shallow bars next to deeper water transitions, as the sun gets higher those specks will tend to move into adjacent deeper waters. Try natural looking plastics that resemble the real bait. Fresh ballyhoo and mullet cut up and pitched down wind are also producing some redfish action along the grass flats near South Padre Island.

Redfish Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Henry Rodriguez
San Benito, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Month of May means east winds. Clear clean water is being pushed in from the Gulf, bringing in trophy size jack crevalle on the troll as well as king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and bonita fish. Other fish coming in are big red drum and speckle trout on live finger sized...

Henry Rodriguez San Benito, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Month of May means east winds. Clear clean water is being pushed in from the Gulf, bringing in trophy size jack crevalle on the troll as well as king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and bonita fish.
Other fish coming in are big red drum and speckle trout on live finger sized mullet.

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Alfonso Sanchez
Brownsville, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Saturdays catch

Alfonso Sanchez Brownsville, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Saturdays catch

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Alfonso Sanchez
Brownsville, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Monday's charter. Red's bite has been great.

Alfonso Sanchez Brownsville, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Monday's charter. Red's bite has been great.

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Alfonso Sanchez
Brownsville, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Last night's flounder excursion.

Alfonso Sanchez Brownsville, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Last night's flounder excursion.

Flounder Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Russell Robinson
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

March and April have been great for the weather. We’ve been catching a large variety of fish and doing a lot of 3-hour play days with large family groups! Nothing but smiles and good times here.

Russell Robinson Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

March and April have been great for the weather. We’ve been catching a large variety of fish and doing a lot of 3-hour play days with large family groups! Nothing but smiles and good times here.

Speckled Trout Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas

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Ruben Riojas III
Weslaco, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been good with shrimp and cut bait for reds. You can run into a bunch of sheep head right now too at the jetties and under the docks, when it's not blowing 30+ it's been good!

Ruben Riojas III Weslaco, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been good with shrimp and cut bait for reds. You can run into a bunch of sheep head right now too at the jetties and under the docks, when it's not blowing 30+ it's been good!

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Heath Schley
Harlingen, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

fishing has been good when the wind has t been blowing, redfish have been plenty with the trout bite picking up its shaping for a great season.

Heath Schley Harlingen, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

fishing has been good when the wind has t been blowing, redfish have been plenty with the trout bite picking up its shaping for a great season.

Redfish, Speckled Trout 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
★★★★★
We had the most wonderful experience with Captain Marc (and Brenda). My son and I went on a half-day excursion in Novemeber during our Thanksgiving trip and it was such a great bonding time for the two of us. Captain Marc is super generous, knowledgable and patient. We highly recommend him and his fishing guidance:). My son was particularly excited about having his trout cleaned and getting to serve it to us that evening. All around A+.
Paula K. | November 25, 2025

Trip: 3 Hour Quick Trip SPI
★★★★★
We did a cast and blast trip with Glenn, and from start to finish it was an incredible experience. It was my first time duck hunting, and Glenn made the entire day feel effortless. He’s one of the most genuine, down to earth people you’ll meet, and he really knows his stuff. On the fishing side, he put us on the fish immediately. We limited out on trout, picked up some reds, and even caught a flounder we had to release. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip feel smooth and enjoyable. And the duck hunting… I haven’t had that much fun in a long time. It was relaxing, exciting, and just an unforgettable experience. The birds were on today, and we knocked down a limit within the first 10–15 minutes. I’d never seen so many ducks up close.. hearing them land and work the decoys was something I’ll never forget. The whole time, we felt guided, taken care of, and genuinely welcomed. We had great conversations, plenty of laughs, and just an all-around amazing time. Thanks again, Glenn. We’ll be seeing you again in a few weeks. 10/10 highly recommended.
Juan O. | November 16, 2025

Trip: Redheads & Redfish Blast & Cast
★★★★★
Heck of a time with Jerrid! Friendly outgoing guy. Highly recommend him I promise you you’ll have a good time. He knew where to go even when fishing was hard at times. Still left with a bag of trout and an awesome sized red fish.
Dylan A. | October 11, 2025

Trip: Bay Fishing Port Isabel
★★★★★
Gus was great! My son and I had a wonderful time! He was very knowledgeable and helpful. If you’re looking for Someone that knows these waters and where the fish are at.. he’s your man !!
Mike H. | October 11, 2025

Trip: South Padre Shallows - 24’ Carolina
★★★★★
Fantastic trip, Captain Alfonso had us thick in the fish and action!
Ryan B. | August 31, 2025

Trip: SPI Drift Trip
★★★★★
Augustin was a very nice guy!
Jared C. | August 31, 2025

Trip: State Water Snapper!!
★★★★★
It was a great experience.Will definitely do it again. Thanks captain Ron
Israel A. | August 30, 2025

Trip: Laguna Madre Drift
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Mr. Heath gave us a great experience! We left early and got to see the sunrise which is what we waned and we got on some fish early. Heath was very professional and respectful and was an awesome captain, we even caught some jack crevalle!
Isaac | August 16, 2025

Trip: Laguna Madre Adventure

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