Port Isabel Fishing Reports (April 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Port Isabel

Ruben Riojas
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing been great on the flats. We have been catching Reds and Speckled trout. We have been using both lures and bait.

Ruben Riojas South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing been great on the flats. We have been catching Reds and Speckled trout. We have been using both lures and bait.

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Gus Mcgarraugh
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

The ducks are here! Yesterday's cold front pushed in swarms of new birds. Today was epic

Gus Mcgarraugh South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

The ducks are here! Yesterday's cold front pushed in swarms of new birds. Today was epic

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Cliff Fleming
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Its been dead for me. This week send over a trip.

Cliff Fleming South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Its been dead for me. This week send over a trip.

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Michael Knox
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Michael Knox South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

The bay fishing has remained decent throughout the past weeks. The weather has been great and the fish are biting. Catching solid speckled trout on soft plastics that resemble natural colors. Mullet replica type paddle tail worms have been my "go to "artificial baits. Catching reds on the higher wind days out on grass flats. Fresh cut bait and soft plastics are producing solid redfish strikes. Gold spoons on brighter days are working some days. The best thing about fishing at this time of the year is the drop in the amount of other boats and fishermen on the water. Great time to stretch some lines and hook into some solid fish.

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

Another brutal windy day down here in South Padre Island, so I went to my mangrove snapper trap line again did really well fish for four hours. Three people caught some really nice mangroves in a 40 mile an hour wind.

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

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

Fishing was really good. I hid the best I could out of the wind, we caught a ton of mangrove snapper, a few short redfish, a bunch of stingrays and a bonus black grouper everybody had a blast it was Maverick’s first time on a boat.

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

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Kevin Nicholls
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Trout bite is on fire

Kevin Nicholls South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Trout bite is on fire

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Michael Knox
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Michael Knox South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

The 24/25 South Season Duck Opener is about to kick off with good expectations in the forecast. Think this will be another good season down here on the coast. Seeing some redheads and pintails starting to migrate into bay systems. Actually saw some Rudy ducks, teal, pintails and redheads on a recent fishing charter. According to Ducks Unlimited the 2024 waterfowl population survey showed an increase in breading ducks for the first time since 2015. On October 15 -TPWD biologists reported an increase in duck numbers also. Anyways, think it's going to be a good season down here around South Padre. We just need cold fronts to push the northern birds down to us.

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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
★★★★★
Awesome day on the water, great guide!!!!!
Tim J. | March 2, 2026

Trip: SPI Fly Fishing Special Feb, March
★★★★★
Aaron did a great job on a tough day on the water. Friendly and courteous, would recommend him
Steve M. | February 25, 2026

Trip: SPI Classic
★★★★★
Had the best time ! Deck hand was also amazin ! Had great time can’t wait go back !
Michael W. | January 6, 2026

Trip: South Padre Island Deep Sea

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