Rio Hondo Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Rio Hondo

Todd L.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 4 months ago

Christmas week State water snapper.

Todd L. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 4 months ago

Christmas week State water snapper.

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Jerry S.
Weslaco, Texas
Reported 4 months ago

Is been great with Snapper season still on. We've been catching big mamas!

Jerry S. Weslaco, Texas Reported 4 months ago

Is been great with Snapper season still on. We've been catching big mamas!

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Gus M.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 4 months ago

Still smoking the pintails redheads and widgeon limits almost every hunt. Catching big alligator gar right now as well best I've ever seen the gar bite to be Lots of reds on the incoming tide in estuaries and canals

Gus M. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 4 months ago

Still smoking the pintails redheads and widgeon limits almost every hunt. Catching big alligator gar right now as well best I've ever seen the gar bite to be

Lots of reds on the incoming tide in estuaries and canals

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Todd L.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 4 months ago

6hr State water snapper trips have been great.

Todd L. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 4 months ago

6hr State water snapper trips have been great.

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Jerry S.
Weslaco, Texas
Reported 5 months ago

State Water snapper is hot Black drum and redfish are still coming in through the channel We're catching them on shrimp and mullet

Jerry S. Weslaco, Texas Reported 5 months ago

State Water snapper is hot

Black drum and redfish are still coming in through the channel

We're catching them on shrimp and mullet

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Jerry S.
Weslaco, Texas
Reported 5 months ago

Winter snapper is on fire

Jerry S. Weslaco, Texas Reported 5 months ago

Winter snapper is on fire

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Mike K.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 9 months ago

Mike K. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 9 months ago

The bay fishing has been good throughout the past weeks. Catching speckled trout on both live and artificial baits. Especially in that Margarita Green Water they love so much. Redfish have been tougher lately but still hooking some solid reds when the wind kicks up. Snook are being caught on the south end of our bay system when the tides are active. It's a good time of the year to get the kids hooked up on some nice fish and create some lasting memories.

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Zach D.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 1 year ago

My redfish at the jetty are back. I caught 12 in less than an hour at the shell sport owners tournament looking for a couple trips this week.

Zach D. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 1 year ago

My redfish at the jetty are back. I caught 12 in less than an hour at the shell sport owners tournament looking for a couple trips this week.

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Recent Rio Hondo Reviews

★★★★★
I had a great time fishing with Glenn. My first time fly-fishing salt water, and he was a great coach. The weather was great, his boat and equipment were excellent, and I highly recommend him for Laguna Madre. I will be back!
George R. | May 14, 2026

Trip: South Padre On The Fly
★★★★★
Good job. Put me on some fish.
Michael A. | May 12, 2026

Trip: Fly Fish For Redfish
★★★★★
We enjoyed our fishing time with Captain Ron.He has a great amount of knowledge of the bay, so much so we began catching trout with the first cast and caught our limit within a very short time. Although we are experiencing high gas prices right now, there was no hesitation on Captain Ron's part to get where we needed to go to catch fish. We found Captain Ron very pleasant to be with and always willing to share his knowledge of fishing. We look forward to another fishing trip with him as soon as we can.
Robert W. | May 9, 2026

Trip: Laguna Madre Drift
★★★★★
Very great captain. Ron got us on fish . He has a good personality also. We made more fun on our inshore trip with him then on our 14 hr trip we went on. Will recommend him to everyone and will definitely use him in the future.
Lola C. | May 6, 2026

Trip: Laguna Madre Drift
★★★★★
Great time! Put us on fish , will use again!
Jj G. | May 1, 2026

Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
This one of the greatest fishing trips we have ever been on!!!
Jennifer F. | April 29, 2026

Trip: Play Tug War With Big Fish
★★★★★
He arrived on time. Was very friendly. Knowledgeable about fishing. Great tips and advice about fishing with a pleasant attitude.. I would book another's trip with him.p
Rosanna &. | April 23, 2026

Trip: Inshore: 3 Hour Trip
★★★★★
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

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Rio Hondo Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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