Port Isabel Fishing Reports (April 2026)

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Aaron Wittreich
Brownsville, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been great. Nice calm weather.

Aaron Wittreich Brownsville, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been great. Nice calm weather.

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Russell Robinson
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing's been great

Russell Robinson Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing's been great

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

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

Captain Mike: South Padre Fishing Report. The bay fishing has remained decent throughout the past couple weeks. Catching speckled trout on live and soft plastic artificial baits. Redfishing has been a little more hit or mis...Somedays have been better than others depending on wind and tidal fluctuations. After the tropical depression we have had an influx of fresh water and tidal push in water levels. All in all the fishing has remained decent and clients are happy with catches. My schedule is filling up so try and pick dates at least two weeks in advance.

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Henry Rodriguez
San Benito, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Today's family took an icechest load of fish

Henry Rodriguez San Benito, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Today's family took an icechest load of fish

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Ruben Riojas III
Weslaco, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been good! We've been picking up trout, reds, and black drum using shrimp pretty consistently, fish have been skinny!

Ruben Riojas III Weslaco, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been good! We've been picking up trout, reds, and black drum using shrimp pretty consistently, fish have been skinny!

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

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

Captain Mike: South Padre Fishing Report. The bay fishing is on right now and should only get better throughout the next month. The shrimp and baitfish are migrating into our bay system and the fish are actively hunting them. The speckled trout and redfish are on the move looking for easy meals. This is in my opinion one of the best times of the year to target speckled trout with artificial baits and live baits. Typically the high spring winds will start to die off towards the end of May and early June. This weather combined with the influx of the spring bait migration leads to some good fishing. It's a great time to introduce the kids to some fishing action. Schools of black drum should also magically show up soon. My schedule is filling up for summer so you may want to pick some dates.

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Ron Marett with Lone Star Charters Tx
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

It’s where it’s at ! Tight lines all afternoon....

Ron Marett with Lone Star Charters Tx Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

It’s where it’s at ! Tight lines all afternoon....

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Henry Rodriguez
San Benito, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Cool weather means more bites at South Padre Island Texas....... Follow the tides for the best chance on catching your targeted fish. Live bait works best. Live finger mullet produces bigger predatory fish.

Henry Rodriguez San Benito, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Cool weather means more bites at South Padre Island Texas.......
Follow the tides for the best chance on catching your targeted fish. Live bait works best. Live finger mullet produces bigger predatory fish.

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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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