Laguna Vista Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Laguna Vista

Alfonso Sanchez
Brownsville, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Drift fishing on soft plastics & marker 212 rigs with Jrz Lures have been money

Alfonso Sanchez Brownsville, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Drift fishing on soft plastics & marker 212 rigs with Jrz Lures have been money

Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Walter Bode
Laguna Vista, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fish are biting!!

Walter Bode Laguna Vista, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fish are biting!!

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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: 3 years ago

Saturdays catch

Alfonso Sanchez Brownsville, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Saturdays catch

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Alfonso Sanchez
Brownsville, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

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

Alfonso Sanchez Brownsville, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

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

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Alfonso Sanchez
Brownsville, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Last night's flounder excursion.

Alfonso Sanchez Brownsville, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Last night's flounder excursion.

Flounder Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Russell Robinson
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 3 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: 3 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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★★★★★
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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