Harlingen Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Harlingen

Jonathan Garza
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 11 months ago

It's been slow as far as customers, but when we are out there fishing has been great! We are catching reds, black drum and big trout. Popping cork fishing has tested us well on the drift 🎣🎣

Jonathan Garza Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 11 months ago

It's been slow as far as customers, but when we are out there fishing has been great! We are catching reds, black drum and big trout. Popping cork fishing has tested us well on the drift 🎣🎣

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Zach Dagel
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 11 months ago

Zach Dagel South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 11 months ago

the season just opened up down here in South Padre Island, and we had a fantastic day. We did an afternoon hunt. I had three hunters we shot our limit of redheads limit of blue bills and a couple buffalo head. I didn't take a lot of pictures today because we were a little busy, but I did get a bunch of GoPro footage that I'm still trying to download but we seen a ton of docs today. Weather was beautiful. It was 70° a little overcast and we had a nice light wind. The birds decoyed really well if you're interested in coming down to South Padre Island

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Zach Dagel
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 11 months ago

Zach Dagel South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 11 months ago

With colder weather in northern states, the ducks are showing up here in South Texas. Today, I spent a couple of hours at one spot watching flock after flock fly by, and I got really excited. Our season opens back up for the second split on December 14. Since we already have ducks everywhere, January should be phenomenal for anyone wanting to come to Texas to shoWith colder weather in northern states, the ducks are showing up here in South Texas. Today, I spent a couple of hours at one spot watching flock after flock fly by, and I got really excited. Our season opens back up for the second split on December 14. Since we already have ducks everywhere, January should be phenomenal for anyone wanting to come to Texas to shoot stud, pintails, and beautiful redheads, buffalo heads, and blue bills.ot stud, pintails, and beautiful redheads, buffalo heads, and blue bills.

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Zach Dagel
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 11 months ago

Zach Dagel South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 11 months ago

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Todd Lohry
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 11 months ago

Got out to do some federal water Red snapper fishing dec. 07-24. plenty of good Red Snapper around as well as Cobia. Red snapper is open in Federal water till Dec. 31st 2024.

Todd Lohry South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 11 months ago

Got out to do some federal water Red snapper fishing dec. 07-24. plenty of good Red Snapper around as well as Cobia. Red snapper is open in Federal water till Dec. 31st 2024.

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Jonathan Garza
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 11 months ago

Fishing has been great! We've been experiencing upper slot and oversized red fish and trout! Throwing popping cork and shrimp/artificial shrimp has proved to be the key. Fishing conditions have been nice with 65-80 degrees. And okay winds 👍🏽 We are drift fishing for the reds and trout and channel...

Jonathan Garza Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 11 months ago

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Jonathan Garza
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Reds and black drum have been biting and coming ok good slot sizes! Using dead shrimp onto the bottom for drum and live shrimp and popping cork for the red fish. 🎣🎣💪🏽💪🏽

Jonathan Garza Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Reds and black drum have been biting and coming ok good slot sizes! Using dead shrimp onto the bottom for drum and live shrimp and popping cork for the red fish. 🎣🎣💪🏽💪🏽

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Zach Dagel
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

My neighbor Mike and I got them pretty good today. Really nice grade of red snapper and a bonus grouper that was just a little short had to release him weather was fantastic. It's nice when we get some calm seas and we can sneak out and catch some awesome...

Zach Dagel South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

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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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