Rio Hondo Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Rio Hondo

Zach Dagel
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

Josh and I had an awesome afternoon hunt with this big cold front that came in. There are ducks absolutely everywhere - big flocks of redheads, shovelers, pintails, and blue bills. The tides have been a little struggle, but my Mud Boat is running really well and I can get...

Zach Dagel South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

Bluebill, Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler, Redhead Hunting in South Padre Island, Texas

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Augustin Perez Jr
Mercedes, Texas
Reported: 10 months ago

Fishing and duck hunting hads been good

Augustin Perez Jr Mercedes, Texas Reported: 10 months ago

Fishing and duck hunting hads been good

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Jonathan Garza
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 11 months ago

I've been doing good on the trips I've been receiving from yall! We have been on big redfish. This was my last charter 5 days ago before I left for vacation

Jonathan Garza Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 11 months ago

I've been doing good on the trips I've been receiving from yall! We have been on big redfish. This was my last charter 5 days ago before I left for vacation

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Paul Anderson with El Dorado Outfitters
Boerne, Texas
Reported: 11 months ago

Tons of quail... seeing 25 coveys a day, ducks are good, mostly pintails and gadwall. Doves are always good!

Paul Anderson with El Dorado Outfitters Boerne, Texas Reported: 11 months ago

Tons of quail... seeing 25 coveys a day, ducks are good, mostly pintails and gadwall. Doves are always good!

Dove, Gadwall, Northern Pintail, Quail Fishing in Harlingen, Texas

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Todd Lohry
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 11 months ago

limit of good federal water snapper today.

Todd Lohry South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 11 months ago

limit of good federal water snapper today.

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Zach Dagel
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 11 months ago

duck hunting in South Padre Island is heating up the season just opened again and the ducks are showing up. January is gonna bring outstanding shooting if you're looking for a great time and lodging please check out my page on Captain Experience

Zach Dagel South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 11 months ago

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Jonathan Garza
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 11 months ago

It's been slow as far as customers, but when we are out there fishing has been great! We are catching reds, black drum and big trout. Popping cork fishing has tested us well on the drift 🎣🎣

Jonathan Garza Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 11 months ago

It's been slow as far as customers, but when we are out there fishing has been great! We are catching reds, black drum and big trout. Popping cork fishing has tested us well on the drift 🎣🎣

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Zach Dagel
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 11 months ago

Zach Dagel South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 11 months ago

the season just opened up down here in South Padre Island, and we had a fantastic day. We did an afternoon hunt. I had three hunters we shot our limit of redheads limit of blue bills and a couple buffalo head. I didn't take a lot of pictures today because we were a little busy, but I did get a bunch of GoPro footage that I'm still trying to download but we seen a ton of docs today. Weather was beautiful. It was 70° a little overcast and we had a nice light wind. The birds decoyed really well if you're interested in coming down to South Padre Island

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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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