Rio Hondo Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Rio Hondo

Ruben Garcia

Ruben Garcia
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 2 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
Ruben Garcia Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 2 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 reds can be caught in green water with top waters and soft plastics.
Flounder, Redfish fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Flounder, Redfish fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
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Walter Bode

Walter Bode
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been reel good morning and afternoons. Trout in the morning Reds in the afternoon.
Walter Bode
Walter Bode South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 2 years ago
Fishing has been reel good morning and afternoons. Trout in the morning Reds in the afternoon.
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Ronnie Spain

Ronnie Spain
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 2 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...
Ronnie Spain
Ronnie Spain Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 2 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
Black Drum, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Black Drum, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
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Ron Marett

Ron Marett with Lone Star Charters Tx
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Trout biting in South Padre Island
Ron Marett
Ron Marett with Lone Star Charters Tx South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 2 years ago
Trout biting in South Padre Island
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Arnold LaCount
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been spectacular! Flounder are being caught on the intracoastal. Slot reds being caught in dirty water on cut bait and artificials. The trout bite is on fire in the early morning and late evening on live shrimp and popping corks. Drums excellent on dead shrimp on out going...
Arnold LaCount
Arnold LaCount Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 2 years ago
Fishing has been spectacular! Flounder are being caught on the intracoastal. Slot reds being caught in dirty water on cut bait and artificials. The trout bite is on fire in the early morning and late evening on live shrimp and popping corks. Drums excellent on dead shrimp on out going tides.
Black Drum, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
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Craig Korczynski

Craig Korczynski
Jupiter, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

August has arrived signifying the heat is still on and this tends to be the hottest month for South Florida. If you can’t beat the heat, at least beat the fish in a tug of war match. Windy conditions for the local palm beaches continued until the end of this...
Craig Korczynski
Craig Korczynski Jupiter, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
August has arrived signifying the heat is still on and this tends to be the hottest month for South Florida. If you can’t beat the heat, at least beat the fish in a tug of war match.
Windy conditions for the local palm beaches continued until the end of this
past weekend, finally giving anglers a reprieve from turbulent conditions.
Snook fishing has been excellent along channel edges, docks, and sea walls. Moving water equals hungry fish. Live baits and DOA C.A.L. 3" shad tail have been the baits of choice. Snook are ranging in size from 2 to 25 pounds.
Tarpon fishing has been hit and miss past week. I believe slower bite contributed to south wind and dirty water. Incoming tide cleaner water fish seemed to be happier taking live baits and DOA Terror Eyz worked along the bottom.
Deep holes and channel edges still offering jacks, bluefish, mackerel, snapper, sharks and many other species. Live baits great way to get fish fired up, but top water Rapala skitter walks and DOA C.A.L. 3" shad tail also trigger strikes.
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Henry Rodriguez

Henry Rodriguez
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Offshore fishing during federal red snapper season, anglers forget about state red snapper reefs and they are really producing now since everyone focus on federal waters. This was today's catch
Henry Rodriguez
Henry Rodriguez South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 2 years ago
Offshore fishing during federal red snapper season, anglers forget about state red snapper reefs and they are really producing now since everyone focus on federal waters.
This was today's catch
Red Snapper fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Henry Rodriguez

Henry Rodriguez
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Bayfishing lower tides than usual in July bring in black drum and other fish stuck in body's of bays on outgoing tides
Henry Rodriguez
Henry Rodriguez South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 2 years ago
Bayfishing lower tides than usual in July bring in black drum and other fish stuck in body's of bays on outgoing tides
Black Drum fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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What's Biting in Rio Hondo

Zach Dagel
November 24th 2024
South Padre Island, Texas
Zach Dagel
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South Padre Island, Texas
Zach Dagel
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South Padre Island, Texas
Zach Dagel
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South Padre Island, Texas
Zach Dagel
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South Padre Island, Texas
Zach Dagel
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South Padre Island, Texas
Gus Mcgarraugh
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South Padre Island, Texas
Gus Mcgarraugh
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South Padre Island, Texas
Gus Mcgarraugh
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South Padre Island, Texas
Michael Knox
November 23rd 2024
South Padre Island, Texas
Michael Knox
November 23rd 2024
South Padre Island, Texas
Michael Knox
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South Padre Island, Texas
Michael Knox
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South Padre Island, Texas
Fred Rodriguez
November 23rd 2024
South Padre Island, Texas
Fred Rodriguez
November 23rd 2024
South Padre Island, Texas
Fred Rodriguez
November 23rd 2024
South Padre Island, Texas

Recent Rio Hondo Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great duck hunt, plenty of ducks . Enjoyed the hunt with Mike put me on the ducks. Unfortunately was busy enjoying the hunt with Mike and didn't take any pictures. I will be back for another duck hunt.

    Richard A. | November 21, 2024

    Trip: Bay Duck Hunting Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Me and my family went out with captain Zach and had an awesome day. Weather wasn’t in our favour but made the best of it and landed some fish! Captain Zach was very helpful, runs good fishing gear and has a beautiful boat. Will be booking our next trip with him when we’re back in south Padre for a family vacation!

    Dallas C. | November 13, 2024

    Trip: South Padre Island fishing 4 hrs

  • ★★★★★
    Ruben was amazing! He knew the areas to go to catch fish, but we got so much more. We saw dolphins swimming, learned more about the area, and caught so many fish! His recommendations for where to take our fish for dinner was also great! We will book another trip with him!

    Stan A. | October 27, 2024

    Trip: Laguna Madre Shallows Trip

  • ★★★★★
    The Captain was wonderful. He helped these two old ladies catch lots of fish. He did the majority of our casting too. Will call on him again. Thank you, Cappy!

    Sandra E. | October 22, 2024

    Trip: Laguna Madre Magic

  • ★★★★★
    Captain James was amazing! Several fish and memories caught today! Hope to return next year!

    Diana K. | October 15, 2024

    Trip: South Padre Island Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time fishing with Captain Cliff in South Padre Island! He was incredibly patient and helpful throughout the trip, ensuring we were comfortable and had a great experience. The boat was spacious and well-maintained, giving us plenty of room to enjoy our time on the water. Captain Cliff was friendly, timely, and took us to some fantastic fishing spots. We highly recommend him for anyone looking for a fun and successful fishing adventure!

    Lance K. | October 7, 2024

    Trip: 5 hour pro flats

  • ★★★★★
    Arturo is a great guide - knows his spots but also reads the area to move to the fish.

    Brody T. | October 5, 2024

    Trip: Full or Half Day Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Damn good fishing. really did appreciate the upgrade on the size of boat for as many guys as we had. Every single one of us got at least one keeper.

    Auston O. | August 26, 2024

    Trip: South Padre Island Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Absolutely blast with “Capi”. Knows where the fish area and is an all around fun time. Caught our limit within an hour.

    Jacob G. | August 16, 2024

    Trip: SPI Bottom Fishing and Jigging

  • ★★★★★
    We had a fantastic time. Over 25 fish caught with 9 keepers going in the freezer. Heath is a great captain!

    Jeremy G. | August 1, 2024

    Trip: Laguna Madre Adventure

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