Harlingen Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Harlingen

Alfonso Sanchez
Brownsville, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Recent wade trips & drift fishing less than 2 weeks

Alfonso Sanchez Brownsville, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Recent wade trips & drift fishing less than 2 weeks

Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Rio Hondo, Texas

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Gus Mcgarraugh
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

We've shot 14 species so far on the season and got our first canvasback of the year this weekend. We got 56 ducks and caught 7 reds in a day and a half! Oversized trout, hungry reds, and limits of ducks for this weekend!

Gus Mcgarraugh South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

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Henry Rodriguez
San Benito, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

The cooler weather is bringing in some big fish near wrecks and reefs. Fish tend to get a little bigger in the winter months. A variety of snappers and red drum has been on the menu!

Henry Rodriguez San Benito, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

The cooler weather is bringing in some big fish near wrecks and reefs. Fish tend to get a little bigger in the winter months. A variety of snappers and red drum has been on the menu!

Mangrove Snapper Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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JW Watson
Harlingen, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

The snapper fishing has been good

JW Watson Harlingen, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

The snapper fishing has been good

Red Snapper, Redfish Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Russell Robinson
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Lower Laguna madre fishing report seems like red fish are everywhere lol live shrimp, live finger mullet, or cut skip Jack. A few large speckled trout starting to show up catching them on top water lures flounder being caught on worms and live bait but all have to be released...

Russell Robinson Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

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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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★★★★★
Great time! Put us on fish , will use again!
Jj G. | May 1, 2026

Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
This one of the greatest fishing trips we have ever been on!!!
Jennifer F. | April 29, 2026

Trip: Play Tug War With Big Fish
★★★★★
He arrived on time. Was very friendly. Knowledgeable about fishing. Great tips and advice about fishing with a pleasant attitude.. I would book another's trip with him.p
Ronald W. | April 23, 2026

Trip: Inshore: 3 Hour Trip
★★★★★
Great time, Captain Todd dropped us right on the fish. His 1st Mate Fernando is a great hand.
Leslie S. | April 16, 2026

Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
My Dad and I had a great day of fishing. Although there was rain around Captain Romey was able to put us on some fish while avoiding the rain. We were fortunate enough to land a 40 inch Red on light tackle which was the CHERRY on top of this day.
Todd G. | April 10, 2026

Trip: Inshore Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Rey was an absolute great captain, very knowledgeable, very confident, professional, allowed us to have an awesome time. Knew his was around the boat and water. Helped us catch some great fish. I had my 4 year old along, who loves to fish and Rey was great with him as well. I would recommend anyone to go with him.
Jacob K. | April 5, 2026

Trip: 5hr Power Fishing Trip
★★★★★
All I can say is this was a great trip. Alfonso worked his tail off trying to find some clear water in 20 to 25 mph winds but we managed to get 3 fish. Even with all the winds my wife and I loved the experience with Alfonso. You can tell his passion is fishing and teaching you all he knows about Flounder gigging. We will be using Alfonso again and hopefully less winds next time.
Frankie M. | March 31, 2026

Trip: Flounder Gigging Trip
★★★★★
We had an absolutely great time with Capt Kevin on our trip. We pulled in more speckled trout than we ever have, including a personal best! Definitely recommend going out in the water with him!
James P. | March 28, 2026

Trip: Laguna Madre Hookfest
★★★★★
Ive been out fishing with many fishing guides from Destin, Fl to Venice, La to now South padre and every where in between. Fred took his time, confident in his technique, experienced in his teachings and didn’t seem to care of the clock regardless of how many fish were in the cooler. If you want to go fishing in south padre book anyone, if you want to go fishing and learn a thing or two, have good conversation and leave with something gained, book with Fred.
Cole H. | March 16, 2026

Trip: South Padre Island Bay Fishing
★★★★★
We had such an awesome trip with Mike! My boyfriend (who is a lot more advanced) had the best birthday and Mike was kind enough to help me with live bait to make sure I caught a few!
Bianca D. | March 4, 2026

Trip: Private Snook Fishing Trip

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