Port Isabel Fishing Reports (April 2026)

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Michael Knox
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 4 weeks ago

Michael Knox South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 4 weeks ago

Captain Mike's South Padre Fishing Report 3/20/26. The bay fishing has remained solid. Catching some heavy speckled trout on soft plastics in deeper water. Redfish are active once the wind kicks up. Catching reds on soft plastics and fresh cut mullet out on the grass flats. The windier conditions have led to some memorable fishing trips with larger plastics. Fish are moving around a lot and a productive area may not be hot on consecutive days. Find some bait activity and the gamefish will be nearby. Black drum are schooled up if you want to target those wormy fish. All in all it's been good fishing and the weather is great.

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Todd Lohry
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 1 month ago

State water red snapper 6hr trips are doing great.

Todd Lohry South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 1 month ago

State water red snapper 6hr trips are doing great.

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Jerrid Lang
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 1 month ago

Windy days and good fishing all the way around

Jerrid Lang South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 1 month ago

Windy days and good fishing all the way around

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Fred Rodriguez
McAllen, Texas
Reported: 1 month ago

It was windy these past 3 days

Fred Rodriguez McAllen, Texas Reported: 1 month ago

It was windy these past 3 days

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Marc Vrban
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 1 month ago

Sheepshead are still here, speckled trout are starting to get fired up and a few Reds have been caught lately.

Marc Vrban South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 1 month ago

Sheepshead are still here, speckled trout are starting to get fired up and a few Reds have been caught lately.

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Emilio Solis
Los Fresnos, Texas
Reported: 1 month ago

Still fishing state water snapper down. These are the last two trips.

Emilio Solis Los Fresnos, Texas Reported: 1 month ago

Still fishing state water snapper down. These are the last two trips.

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

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

Captain Mikes South Padre Fishing Report 3/2/26. The bay fishing has remained decent to good through out the past couple of weeks. Catching solid redfish and speckled trout on soft plastics. Fresh cut bait and plastic lures are working good on the redfish out on the grass flats once the wind picks up. Actually been very windy and warmer weather recently and that combination has led to some outstanding redfish trips. Speckled trout are hanging deeper drop offs and working shallower as the heat of the day warms up. Everyone is catching black drum if you want to target them. There are some large schools working the same old hangouts for them. I expect the bite to remain productive throughout the next month.

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Russell Robinson
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 1 month ago

Between cold fronts the weather is great the black drum have been schooling up big time way big fun speckled trout on the intercoastal along with a few flounder and lots of sheep head live bait is a must. But topwater fishing big trout and redfish on the west side...

Russell Robinson Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 1 month ago

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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

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