Harlingen Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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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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JW Watson
Harlingen, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

With the front’s blowing in the troll has been off but still having success on red snapper

JW Watson Harlingen, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

With the front’s blowing in the troll has been off but still having success on red snapper

Red Snapper Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Emilio Solis
Los Fresnos, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Trip last saturday. 6 man limit for state red snapper.

Emilio Solis Los Fresnos, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Trip last saturday. 6 man limit for state red snapper.

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Heath Schley
Harlingen, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been good with light winds. Pods of redfish and black drum have been showing themselves. Trout and flounder can still be caught along the Intracoastal waterway. Mornings have been nice with cooler temperatures it's been nice relief from the heat.

Heath Schley Harlingen, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Flounder, Redfish, 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
★★★★★
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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