Port Isabel Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Port Isabel

Heath Schley
Harlingen, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been pretty good given the amount of rain that we have had in the past week. With the storms wind has been pretty calm and some schools of reds and black drum have been popping up. Trout have still been pretty productive along with flounder in the Intracoastal...

Heath Schley Harlingen, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Flounder, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Henry Rodriguez
San Benito, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

State red snapper are hot. The next few days the ocean will be perfect. Low winds and no swells. Perfect for people that can't go out because they get sea sick. It's going to be flat all the way till monday. Out side the jetties will be producing by bull...

Henry Rodriguez San Benito, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Red Snapper fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Ruben Riojas III
Weslaco, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been good, lure under a cork seem to be doing the trick right now as well as shrimp under the cork. We've been seeing more numbers of redfish and it's been great!

Ruben Riojas III Weslaco, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been good, lure under a cork seem to be doing the trick right now as well as shrimp under the cork. We've been seeing more numbers of redfish and it's been great!

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Arturo Calderas
Harlingen, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been Fantasic targeting the trout bite in the mornings. Majority of my clients a taking trout limits home if not limits pretty close to it. Redfish has been hit or miss recently. Still to hot for them to come out into the clear water. We been catching flounder...

Arturo Calderas Harlingen, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Black Drum fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Ruben Garcia
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing for flounder has been good in some spots with live shrimp and jigging a curly tail soft plastic around pilings near the channel drop offs. Reds and Trout are good drifting the sandy water on windy days using a popping cork with live shrimp. On days with calm winds...

Ruben Garcia Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Flounder, Redfish fishing in Port Isabel, Texas

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Walter Bode
Laguna Vista, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been reel good morning and afternoons. Trout in the morning Reds in the afternoon.

Walter Bode Laguna Vista, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been reel good morning and afternoons. Trout in the morning Reds in the afternoon.

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Ronnie Spain
Rancho Viejo, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Ronnie Spain Rancho Viejo, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Well the trout fishing has been on fire with limits in the mornings being caught fairly early. Red fish has been a little spotty but the black drum have been good in the afternoons in South Bay. We've also been hitting flounder on the sand bars on shrimp and some artificial. Fishing is going to get better and better as we transition into the fall months from September through November.

Black Drum, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Port Isabel, Texas

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Ron Marett with Lone Star Charters Tx
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Trout biting in South Padre Island

Ron Marett with Lone Star Charters Tx Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Trout biting in South Padre Island

Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Todd and his crew did a great job, I really enjoyed myself and if I go out again, it will be with Todd!!!
Steve R. | December 4, 2025

Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
We had the most wonderful experience with Captain Marc (and Brenda). My son and I went on a half-day excursion in Novemeber during our Thanksgiving trip and it was such a great bonding time for the two of us. Captain Marc is super generous, knowledgable and patient. We highly recommend him and his fishing guidance:). My son was particularly excited about having his trout cleaned and getting to serve it to us that evening. All around A+.
Paula K. | November 25, 2025

Trip: 3 Hour Quick Trip SPI
★★★★★
We did a cast and blast trip with Glenn, and from start to finish it was an incredible experience. It was my first time duck hunting, and Glenn made the entire day feel effortless. He’s one of the most genuine, down to earth people you’ll meet, and he really knows his stuff. On the fishing side, he put us on the fish immediately. We limited out on trout, picked up some reds, and even caught a flounder we had to release. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip feel smooth and enjoyable. And the duck hunting… I haven’t had that much fun in a long time. It was relaxing, exciting, and just an unforgettable experience. The birds were on today, and we knocked down a limit within the first 10–15 minutes. I’d never seen so many ducks up close.. hearing them land and work the decoys was something I’ll never forget. The whole time, we felt guided, taken care of, and genuinely welcomed. We had great conversations, plenty of laughs, and just an all-around amazing time. Thanks again, Glenn. We’ll be seeing you again in a few weeks. 10/10 highly recommended.
Juan O. | November 16, 2025

Trip: Redheads & Redfish Blast & Cast
★★★★★
Heck of a time with Jerrid! Friendly outgoing guy. Highly recommend him I promise you you’ll have a good time. He knew where to go even when fishing was hard at times. Still left with a bag of trout and an awesome sized red fish.
Dylan A. | October 11, 2025

Trip: Bay Fishing Port Isabel
★★★★★
Gus was great! My son and I had a wonderful time! He was very knowledgeable and helpful. If you’re looking for Someone that knows these waters and where the fish are at.. he’s your man !!
Mike H. | October 11, 2025

Trip: South Padre Shallows - 24’ Carolina
★★★★★
Fantastic trip, Captain Alfonso had us thick in the fish and action!
Ryan B. | August 31, 2025

Trip: SPI Drift Trip
★★★★★
Augustin was a very nice guy!
Jared C. | August 31, 2025

Trip: State Water Snapper!!
★★★★★
It was a great experience.Will definitely do it again. Thanks captain Ron
Israel A. | August 30, 2025

Trip: Laguna Madre Drift
★★★★★
Had a great trip with Captain Todd! Second time we have booked with him and look forward to our next trip!
Phil W. | August 20, 2025

Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
Mr. Heath gave us a great experience! We left early and got to see the sunrise which is what we waned and we got on some fish early. Heath was very professional and respectful and was an awesome captain, we even caught some jack crevalle!
Isaac | August 16, 2025

Trip: Laguna Madre Adventure

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