Port Isabel Fishing Reports (April 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Port Isabel

Ruben Riojas III
Weslaco, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been good these past few weeks throwing bait or artificials and it's only gonna pick up when it starts to cool down!

Ruben Riojas III Weslaco, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been good these past few weeks throwing bait or artificials and it's only gonna pick up when it starts to cool down!

Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Russell Robinson
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Port isabel and south padre island we've been having good catches of black drum, red fish, and flounder with a few snook in south bay on live bait and top water lures.

Russell Robinson Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Port isabel and south padre island we've been having good catches of black drum, red fish, and flounder with a few snook in south bay on live bait and top water lures.

Black Drum, Redfish Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas

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Michael Knox
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Michael Knox South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing Report: The bay fishing has been tougher lately than past years. Catching lots of speckled trout in the 16 inch range. September 1 the regulations are supposed to go back to old regulations of 5 per person and 15 inch minimum. Early September will be a good time to come down here to South Padre and catch speckled trout on artificial plastics. Catching some redfish in deeper water on fresh cut bait. Black drum are moving up the channels and deeper water.

Redfish Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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

Trout bite is on!!!

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

Trout bite is on!!!

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Kevin Nicholls
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Great Father and son Fishing for Father's Day

Kevin Nicholls South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Great Father and son Fishing for Father's Day

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Heath Schley
Harlingen, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Trout fish has continued to be great, on live and artificial baits still seeing some big trout. We are starting to see some reds a flounder are starting to be caught as well it's been a heck of a start to this season.

Heath Schley Harlingen, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

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Arnold LaCount
Donna, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing heating up lots of action in the spoils and jetties on fire for kings

Arnold LaCount Donna, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing heating up lots of action in the spoils and jetties on fire for kings

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Heath Schley
Harlingen, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Bites been really good now with high tide in the mornings it's been great

Heath Schley Harlingen, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Bites been really good now with high tide in the mornings it's been great

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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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