South Padre Island Fishing Reports (December 2024)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in South Padre Island

Paul Anderson with El Dorado Outfitters
Harlingen, Texas
Reported: 9 hours 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 Harlingen, Texas Reported: 9 hours 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: 2 days ago

limit of good federal water snapper today.

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

limit of good federal water snapper today.

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Zach Dagel
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 3 days 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: 3 days ago

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Jonathan Garza
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 4 days 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 South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 4 days 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: 6 days ago

Zach Dagel South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 6 days 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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Zach Dagel
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 6 days ago

Zach Dagel South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 6 days ago

With colder weather in northern states, the ducks are showing up here in South Texas. Today, I spent a couple of hours at one spot watching flock after flock fly by, and I got really excited. Our season opens back up for the second split on December 14. Since we already have ducks everywhere, January should be phenomenal for anyone wanting to come to Texas to shoWith colder weather in northern states, the ducks are showing up here in South Texas. Today, I spent a couple of hours at one spot watching flock after flock fly by, and I got really excited. Our season opens back up for the second split on December 14. Since we already have ducks everywhere, January should be phenomenal for anyone wanting to come to Texas to shoot stud, pintails, and beautiful redheads, buffalo heads, and blue bills.ot stud, pintails, and beautiful redheads, buffalo heads, and blue bills.

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Zach Dagel
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 6 days ago

Zach Dagel South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 6 days ago

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

Got out to do some federal water Red snapper fishing dec. 07-24. plenty of good Red Snapper around as well as Cobia. Red snapper is open in Federal water till Dec. 31st 2024.

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

Got out to do some federal water Red snapper fishing dec. 07-24. plenty of good Red Snapper around as well as Cobia. Red snapper is open in Federal water till Dec. 31st 2024.

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★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Great time! captain experience made booking very easy. Cliff our captain was great!
John C. | August 3, 2024

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