South Padre Island Weather Forecast

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Gus Mcgarraugh
Gus M.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 1 year ago
The ducks are here! Yesterday's cold front pushed in swarms of new birds. Today was epic
Gus Mcgarraugh
Gus M. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 1 year ago
The ducks are here! Yesterday's cold front pushed in swarms of new birds. Today was epic
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Cliff Fleming
Cliff F.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 1 year ago
Its been dead for me. This week send over a trip.
Cliff Fleming
Cliff F. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 1 year ago
Its been dead for me. This week send over a trip.
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Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Michael Knox
Mike K.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 1 year ago
The bay fishing has remained decent throughout the past weeks. The weather has been great and the fish are biting. Catching solid speckled trout on soft plastics that resemble natural colors. Mullet replica type paddle tail worms have been my "go to "artificial baits. Catching reds on the higher wind days out on grass flats. Fresh cut bait and soft plastics are producing solid redfish strikes. Gold spoons on brighter days are working some days. The best thing about fishing at this time of the year is the drop in the amount of other boats and fishermen on the water....
Michael Knox
Mike K. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 1 year ago
The bay fishing has remained decent throughout the past weeks. The weather has been great and the fish are biting. Catching solid speckled trout on soft plastics that resemble natural colors. Mullet replica type paddle tail worms have been my "go to "artificial baits. Catching reds on the higher wind days out on grass flats. Fresh cut bait and soft plastics are producing solid redfish strikes. Gold spoons on brighter days are working some days. The best thing about fishing at this time of the year is the drop in the amount of other boats and fishermen on the water. Great time to stretch some lines and hook into some solid fish.
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Zach Dagel
Zach D.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 1 year ago
Another brutal windy day down here in South Padre Island, so I went to my mangrove snapper trap line again did really well fish for four hours. Three people caught some really nice mangroves in a 40 mile an hour wind.
Zach Dagel
Zach D. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 1 year ago
Another brutal windy day down here in South Padre Island, so I went to my mangrove snapper trap line again did really well fish for four hours. Three people caught some really nice mangroves in a 40 mile an hour wind.
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Zach Dagel
Zach D.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 1 year ago
Fishing was really good. I hid the best I could out of the wind, we caught a ton of mangrove snapper, a few short redfish, a bunch of stingrays and a bonus black grouper everybody had a blast it was Maverick’s first time on a boat.
Zach Dagel
Zach D. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 1 year ago
Fishing was really good. I hid the best I could out of the wind, we caught a ton of mangrove snapper, a few short redfish, a bunch of stingrays and a bonus black grouper everybody had a blast it was Maverick’s first time on a boat.
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Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Kevin Nicholls
Kevin N.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 1 year ago
Trout bite is on fire
Kevin Nicholls
Kevin N. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 1 year ago
Trout bite is on fire
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Michael Knox
Mike K.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 1 year ago
The 24/25 South Season Duck Opener is about to kick off with good expectations in the forecast. Think this will be another good season down here on the coast. Seeing some redheads and pintails starting to migrate into bay systems. Actually saw some Rudy ducks, teal, pintails and redheads on a recent fishing charter. According to Ducks Unlimited the 2024 waterfowl population survey showed an increase in breading ducks for the first time since 2015. On October 15 -TPWD biologists reported an increase in duck numbers also. Anyways, think it's going to be a good season down here around South...
Michael Knox
Mike K. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 1 year ago
The 24/25 South Season Duck Opener is about to kick off with good expectations in the forecast. Think this will be another good season down here on the coast. Seeing some redheads and pintails starting to migrate into bay systems. Actually saw some Rudy ducks, teal, pintails and redheads on a recent fishing charter. According to Ducks Unlimited the 2024 waterfowl population survey showed an increase in breading ducks for the first time since 2015. On October 15 -TPWD biologists reported an increase in duck numbers also. Anyways, think it's going to be a good season down here around South Padre. We just need cold fronts to push the northern birds down to us.
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Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Zach Dagel
Zach D.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 1 year ago
Fishing down here in South Padre Island has been steady. We've been concentrating on mangrove snappers lately. They are fantastic eating and are very plentiful. The wind has been blowing quite hard down here so I've been in the ship channel quite a bit staying out of the wind. When the wind dies down, I'm able to sneak offshore. Last Saturday we had a beautiful day. I ran 6 miles offshore and we landed about 75 red snapper, quite a few short fish, being that it is towards the end of the season, but the action bite was fantastic. Caught...
Zach Dagel
Zach D. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 1 year ago
Fishing down here in South Padre Island has been steady. We've been concentrating on mangrove snappers lately. They are fantastic eating and are very plentiful. The wind has been blowing quite hard down here so I've been in the ship channel quite a bit staying out of the wind. When the wind dies down, I'm able to sneak offshore. Last Saturday we had a beautiful day. I ran 6 miles offshore and we landed about 75 red snapper, quite a few short fish, being that it is towards the end of the season, but the action bite was fantastic. Caught one really nice cobia and had a couple others on that broke off. For duck hunting with the extreme warm temperatures all over the country the ducks have really not shown up yet. Minnesota is finally starting to freeze at night. I know Colorado has got snow everywhere so the duck should be on their way soon. Speaking of ducks for you birders, we have beautiful Roseate spoonbill gathering for picture perfect photos. The dolphin enthusiasts, we have plenty of playful dolphins on view each boat ride.
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Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Zach Dagel
Zach D.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 1 year ago
My wife and I took off this morning a little later than we usually head out, we went looking for mangrove snapper. a delicious eating fish that are very numerous down here in South Padre Island I didn’t take very good pictures, but we caught anywhere from 25 to 30 of them in a couple hours on live shrimp. This is a fantastic trip for kids or adults that just wanna catch lots of fish .
Zach Dagel
Zach D. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 1 year ago
My wife and I took off this morning a little later than we usually head out, we went looking for mangrove snapper. a delicious eating fish that are very numerous down here in South Padre Island I didn’t take very good pictures, but we caught anywhere from 25 to 30 of them in a couple hours on live shrimp. This is a fantastic trip for kids or adults that just wanna catch lots of fish .
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Augustin Perez Jr
Augustin P.
Mercedes, Texas
Reported 1 year ago
Trout and Bull Reds being caught along the Land Cut on croaker. Red fish being caught in Shillong water using a 212 rig, Shallow water.
Augustin Perez Jr
Augustin P. Mercedes, Texas Reported 1 year ago
Trout and Bull Reds being caught along the Land Cut on croaker. Red fish being caught in Shillong water using a 212 rig, Shallow water.
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Recent South Padre Island Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    This was an awesome first experience for my family of 6.

    Joshua F. | August 7, 2026

    Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Marc and Brandi were a great team. We got on the fish quick and had a limit of trout by 10. The boat is in excellent condition and had plenty of space for the three of us to fish. They had multiple rigs set up to use as the conditions changed. I would book again without hesitation.

    Martin W. | August 6, 2026

    Trip: South Padre Island Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great first time experience with captain Roy. Definitely coming back

    Bill C. | August 6, 2026

    Trip: Red Snapper Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great day with Captain Ron, we all caught fish, some big trout. He’s very personable and patient with newbie’s. Our family will definitely come back and fish with him again.

    James B. | August 6, 2026

    Trip: Laguna Madre Drift

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience! It was my girlfriend‘s first time deep sea fishing and couldn’t have asked for a better crew to guide her and show her how it’s done. Definitely looking forward to doing this again with Todd and his crew. Highly recommend!

    Tony G. | August 5, 2026

    Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome time!!! The captain ( Gus) was very knowledgeable of the fishing the ocean and all the methods for Big Fish had a great time and I will be back down there to fish with him again in a month and a half. Super Time, can say he went above and beyond

    Brian W. | August 3, 2026

    Trip: South Padre Shark

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time with Captain Russell bay fishing! We had 6 with me, my wife and 4 boys. Everyone caught a variety of fish! Thanks again for the memories!

    Brandon S. | August 3, 2026

    Trip: Standard 5-hour Fishing Trip

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    Loved the house best place to watch a launch from. Very clean decorated with really cool space memorblia.Am.planning on going back.

    Michael C. | August 3, 2026

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    We had an incredible day fishing the Laguna Madre with Captain Rey out of South Padre Island. From the moment we stepped on the boat, everything was professional and well-organized. He clearly knows these waters inside and out.

    Jason M. | August 1, 2026

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    Mason L. | July 31, 2026

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