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J D.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 2 years ago
Black Drum afternoon that turned into Fish Tacos
J Dixon
J D. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 2 years ago
Black Drum afternoon that turned into Fish Tacos
Black Drum Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Black Drum Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Black Drum Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Black Drum Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Black Drum Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Black Drum Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Black Drum Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Black Drum Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Ruben Riojas III
Ruben R.
Weslaco, Texas
Reported 2 years ago
Fishing has been good these past few weeks throwing bait or artificials and it's only gonna pick up when it starts to cool down!
Ruben Riojas III
Ruben R. Weslaco, Texas Reported 2 years ago
Fishing has been good these past few weeks throwing bait or artificials and it's only gonna pick up when it starts to cool down!
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Russell Robinson
Russell R.
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported 2 years ago
Port isabel and south padre island we've been having good catches of black drum, red fish, and flounder with a few snook in south bay on live bait and top water lures.
Russell Robinson
Russell R. Port Isabel, Texas Reported 2 years ago
Port isabel and south padre island we've been having good catches of black drum, red fish, and flounder with a few snook in south bay on live bait and top water lures.
Black Drum, Redfish Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Black Drum, Redfish Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Black Drum, Redfish Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Black Drum, Redfish Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Black Drum, Redfish Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Black Drum, Redfish Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Black Drum, Redfish Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Black Drum, Redfish Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Black Drum, Redfish Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
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Michael Knox
Mike K.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 2 years ago
Fishing Report: The bay fishing has been tougher lately than past years. Catching lots of speckled trout in the 16 inch range. September 1 the regulations are supposed to go back to old regulations of 5 per person and 15 inch minimum. Early September will be a good time to come down here to South Padre and catch speckled trout on artificial plastics. Catching some redfish in deeper water on fresh cut bait. Black drum are moving up the channels and deeper water.
Michael Knox
Mike K. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 2 years ago
Fishing Report: The bay fishing has been tougher lately than past years. Catching lots of speckled trout in the 16 inch range. September 1 the regulations are supposed to go back to old regulations of 5 per person and 15 inch minimum. Early September will be a good time to come down here to South Padre and catch speckled trout on artificial plastics. Catching some redfish in deeper water on fresh cut bait. Black drum are moving up the channels and deeper water.
Redfish Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Redfish Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Ron Marett
Ron M.
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Trout bite is on!!!
Ron Marett
Ron M. Port Isabel, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Trout bite is on!!!
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Kevin Nicholls
Kevin N.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Great Father and son Fishing for Father's Day
Kevin Nicholls
Kevin N. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Great Father and son Fishing for Father's Day
Redfish Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Heath Schley
Heath S.
Harlingen, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Trout fish has continued to be great, on live and artificial baits still seeing some big trout. We are starting to see some reds a flounder are starting to be caught as well it's been a heck of a start to this season.
Heath Schley
Heath S. Harlingen, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Trout fish has continued to be great, on live and artificial baits still seeing some big trout. We are starting to see some reds a flounder are starting to be caught as well it's been a heck of a start to this season.
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Arnold LaCount
Arnold L.
Donna, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing heating up lots of action in the spoils and jetties on fire for kings
Arnold LaCount
Arnold L. Donna, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Fishing heating up lots of action in the spoils and jetties on fire for kings
Kingfish Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Kingfish Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Kingfish Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Kingfish Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Kingfish Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Kingfish Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Kingfish Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
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Heath Schley
Heath S.
Harlingen, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Bites been really good now with high tide in the mornings it's been great
Heath Schley
Heath S. Harlingen, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Bites been really good now with high tide in the mornings it's been great
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Aaron Wittreich
Aaron W.
Brownsville, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Trout fishing has been on fire with live Croacker. Reds are starting to love around as well. Should be able to hit reds with gold spoons or cut bait.
Aaron Wittreich
Aaron W. Brownsville, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Trout fishing has been on fire with live Croacker. Reds are starting to love around as well. Should be able to hit reds with gold spoons or cut bait.
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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