Mercedes 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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Arnold LaCount
Donna, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Redfish bite on fire 🔥

Arnold LaCount Donna, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Redfish bite on fire 🔥

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Fred Rodriguez
McAllen, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Trout being caught at the color change 4 miles south of the Zip line on the East side of the Lower Laguna Madre. Sheepshead at the tip of the jetties. Black drum being caught south of gas well flats.

Fred Rodriguez McAllen, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Trout being caught at the color change 4 miles south of the Zip line on the East side of the Lower Laguna Madre. Sheepshead at the tip of the jetties. Black drum being caught south of gas well flats.

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Heath Schley
Harlingen, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Just getting back on the water, ready for a great season of fishing.

Heath Schley Harlingen, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Just getting back on the water, ready for a great season of fishing.

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Augustin Perez Jr
Mercedes, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

This time of year most of my trip are out of Port Mansfield and they are usually Snapper trips.

Augustin Perez Jr Mercedes, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

This time of year most of my trip are out of Port Mansfield and they are usually Snapper trips.

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Paul Anderson with El Dorado Outfitters
Boerne, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Tons of quail... seeing 25 coveys a day, ducks are good, mostly pintails and gadwall. Doves are always good!

Paul Anderson with El Dorado Outfitters Boerne, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Tons of quail... seeing 25 coveys a day, ducks are good, mostly pintails and gadwall. Doves are always good!

Dove, Gadwall, Northern Pintail, Quail Fishing in Harlingen, Texas

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Robert Sirvello
Laguna Vista, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

2 of my favorite months to fish. Sep,oct give us a call. Thks

Robert Sirvello Laguna Vista, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

2 of my favorite months to fish. Sep,oct give us a call. Thks

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Alfonso Sanchez
Brownsville, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

About last night

Alfonso Sanchez Brownsville, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

About last night

Flounder, Sheepshead Fishing in Rio Hondo, Texas

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★★★★★
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 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
★★★★★
Great trip we went on an adventure first thing to try something new and caught several fish then finished in the bay and caught a limit of trout Great experience, Mike was very patient and even gave me a ride back to my hotel
Justin B. | June 15, 2024

Trip: Private Snook Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Great captain. Worked hard to give us a good experience flounder gigging. Definitely knows his stuff. Will be booking again.
Steven A. | December 16, 2023

Trip: Flounder Gigging Trip
★★★★★
they tried. very friendly
Bradley N. | November 28, 2023

Trip: Texas Variety Duck Trip
★★★★★
Gus is friendly and knows his stuff. Shot a limit and even got a red fish out of the decoys
Steven L. | December 28, 2022

Trip: Texas Variety Duck Trip
★★★★★
When the standard fishing charter seems dull, go gig for flounder instead! To say my kids and I had a blast would be an understatement! Captain Alfonso was a great guide and a heck of a DJ! It didn't take long for him to teach the kids and I want to look for and how to gig flounder successfully. He was very patient and took us to multiple spots to find fish. In fact we stayed out much later than the reserved time, which was awesome! We ended up with six fish that were absolutely delicious! After spending a week at South Padre Island, my kids and I agree that the most memorable thing we did was go flounder gigging. We would not hesitate to do it again, especially with Captain Alfonso! Thanks, Captain! See you next time! We appreciate the great memories!
Bob W. | July 31, 2022

Trip: Flounder Gigging Trip

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