Harlingen Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Jerry Santana
Weslaco, Texas
Reported: 4 months ago

Is been great with Snapper season still on. We've been catching big mamas!

Jerry Santana Weslaco, Texas Reported: 4 months ago

Is been great with Snapper season still on. We've been catching big mamas!

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Gus Mcgarraugh
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 4 months ago

Still smoking the pintails redheads and widgeon limits almost every hunt. Catching big alligator gar right now as well best I've ever seen the gar bite to be Lots of reds on the incoming tide in estuaries and canals

Gus Mcgarraugh South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 4 months ago

Still smoking the pintails redheads and widgeon limits almost every hunt. Catching big alligator gar right now as well best I've ever seen the gar bite to be

Lots of reds on the incoming tide in estuaries and canals

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Todd Lohry
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 4 months ago

6hr State water snapper trips have been great.

Todd Lohry South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 4 months ago

6hr State water snapper trips have been great.

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Michael Knox
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 4 months ago

Michael Knox South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 4 months ago

Captain Mikes Fishing Report for South Padre Island 12/20/25. The bay fishing has been good throughout the past couple of weeks. The weather has remained warmer than usual and the fish are biting. Catching speckled trout along deeper water transitions and along channels. Larger artificial baits that resemble baitfish worked slowly has been producing some solid speckled trout. The windier days have been great days to hook into some redfish off the grass flats around South Padre Island. Fresh mullet rigged up and off the bottom has worked great on those redfish. You could also try swim baits and soft plastic worms out on the grass flats for those hungry reds. Expect the bite to remain solid as the weather remains warmer than usual.

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Jerry Santana
Weslaco, Texas
Reported: 4 months ago

State Water snapper is hot Black drum and redfish are still coming in through the channel We're catching them on shrimp and mullet

Jerry Santana Weslaco, Texas Reported: 4 months ago

State Water snapper is hot

Black drum and redfish are still coming in through the channel

We're catching them on shrimp and mullet

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Jerry Santana
Weslaco, Texas
Reported: 4 months ago

Winter snapper is on fire

Jerry Santana Weslaco, Texas Reported: 4 months ago

Winter snapper is on fire

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Michael Knox
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 9 months ago

Michael Knox South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 9 months ago

The bay fishing has been good throughout the past weeks. Catching speckled trout on both live and artificial baits. Especially in that Margarita Green Water they love so much. Redfish have been tougher lately but still hooking some solid reds when the wind kicks up. Snook are being caught on the south end of our bay system when the tides are active. It's a good time of the year to get the kids hooked up on some nice fish and create some lasting memories.

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

My redfish at the jetty are back. I caught 12 in less than an hour at the shell sport owners tournament looking for a couple trips this week.

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

My redfish at the jetty are back. I caught 12 in less than an hour at the shell sport owners tournament looking for a couple trips this week.

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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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