South Padre Island Fishing Reports (January 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in South Padre Island

Zach Dagel
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 1 day 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: 1 day ago

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

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Augustin Perez Jr
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 3 days ago

Fishing and duck hunting hads been good

Augustin Perez Jr South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 3 days ago

Fishing and duck hunting hads been good

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Jonathan Garza
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 2 weeks 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 South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 2 weeks 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
Harlingen, Texas
Reported: 3 weeks 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: 3 weeks 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: 3 weeks ago

limit of good federal water snapper today.

Todd Lohry South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 3 weeks ago

limit of good federal water snapper today.

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

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Jonathan Garza
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 3 weeks 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: 3 weeks 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: 4 weeks ago

Zach Dagel South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 4 weeks 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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★★★★★
My buddy and I went on a half day inshore fishing trip with Capt Fred in May, in the Laguna Madre and had a really great time! Fred was punctual, professional, knew his business very well, found us good Redfidh and Trout and was very enjoyable company too! Highly recommend Cpt. Fred and Cpt Experiences.
Michael S. | January 12, 2025

Trip: South Padre Island Bay Fishing
★★★★★
We had a good time with Fred. He worked hard trying to get us onto keepable fish. He was accommodating and we had a nice time.
Laverne F. | January 9, 2025

Trip: South Padre Island Bay Fishing
★★★★★
We had a nice morning fishing the bay with Augustin! Not many fish wanted to be caught, but our guide tried very hard to get us on 'em! Bonus was a side trip to see Space X from the water and some dolphin play! Highly recommend.
Amy L. | January 2, 2025

Trip: Laguna Madre Magic
★★★★★
Great trip. Mike was very professional and fun to be around. Had us on ducks right from the start, great trip.
James O. | January 2, 2025

Trip: Bay Duck Hunting Trip
★★★★★
The hunting with Captain Zach was awesome!! Put us on a variety of birds over 3 days. Was lifetime experience!!
Joshua S. | December 29, 2024

Trip: Early season teal South Padre Island
★★★★★
Captain Arturo did a great job job getting us on the fish!! Arturo kept it fun the whole time and I was amazed at his fishing skills. We thoroughly enjoyed it!!
Michael W. | December 24, 2024

Trip: Full or Half Day Inshore
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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

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