Port Isabel Fishing Reports (April 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Port Isabel

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

State water red snapper looking forward to some spring break fishing trips

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

State water red snapper looking forward to some spring break fishing trips

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Fred Rodriguez
McAllen, Texas
Reported: 1 month ago

Black drum are still being caught, they are still in big schools, water levels are coming up. Trout being caught close to the intracoastal. Artificial lures are working good .

Fred Rodriguez McAllen, Texas Reported: 1 month ago

Black drum are still being caught, they are still in big schools, water levels are coming up. Trout being caught close to the intracoastal. Artificial lures are working good .

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Glenn Harrison
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 1 month ago

Howdy, both Fly Fishing and Conventional have been great as conditions improved between cold fronts. Redfish have been plentiful on both soft plastics and top water. Speckled trout bike has been solid with some over slot fish mixed in. Soft plastics and gulp under popping court have been the ticket.

Glenn Harrison South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 1 month ago

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

A couple short 3 hour trips were productive for the sheepshead

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

A couple short 3 hour trips were productive for the sheepshead

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Aaron Wittreich
Brownsville, Texas
Reported: 2 months ago

Fishing has been on fire with this perfect water temperature and idea weather. Sight casting for experienced fishermen is great in the afternoon. Less experienced fishermen still crushing it with fresh bait

Aaron Wittreich Brownsville, Texas Reported: 2 months ago

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Todd Lohry
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 2 months ago

State water snapper is great with the nice February weather.

Todd Lohry South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 2 months ago

State water snapper is great with the nice February weather.

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Todd Lohry
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 2 months ago

Perfect weather for some state water red snapper fishing.

Todd Lohry South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 2 months ago

Perfect weather for some state water red snapper fishing.

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

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

Captain Mikes South Padre Fishing Report 2/7/26. The bay fishing has been good lately. Last week was action packed. Caught some snook on soft plastics in deeper water. Black drum are schooled up and cruising the deeper water transitions looking for food. Redfish are starting to cruise the edges of the channels and adjacent grass flats once the water temperatures rise throughout the day. Speckled trout are hanging in the deepest waters along the bottom where grass and sandy bottom mix. Look for the margarita colored water or murkier mix. Great time to get out and stretch a line into a solid fish here at South Padre.

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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