South Padre Island Weather Forecast

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Russell Robinson
Russell R.
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported 1 month ago
Lower Laguna Madre fishing has been very consistent let's get it done early in the morning. Lots of top water action and throwing soft Plastics early catching speckled trout redfish and Flounder occasional Snook. Mid-morning to afternoon once the wind picks up popping court with live shrimp or finger mullet is a for sure thing.

It's not fast and furious but boy is it consistent try to get in by about 10:30 before the sun really starts cranking and gets hot
Russell Robinson
Russell R. Port Isabel, Texas Reported 1 month ago
Lower Laguna Madre fishing has been very consistent let's get it done early in the morning. Lots of top water action and throwing soft Plastics early catching speckled trout redfish and Flounder occasional Snook. Mid-morning to afternoon once the wind picks up popping court with live shrimp or finger mullet is a for sure thing.

It's not fast and furious but boy is it consistent try to get in by about 10:30 before the sun really starts cranking and gets hot
Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
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Russell Robinson
Russell R.
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported 1 month ago
Lower Laguna Madre fishing has been very consistent let's get it done early in the morning. Lots of top water action and throwing soft Plastics early catching speckled trout redfish and Flounder occasional Snook. Mid-morning to afternoon once the wind picks up popping court with live shrimp or finger mullet is a for sure thing.
Russell Robinson
Russell R. Port Isabel, Texas Reported 1 month ago
Lower Laguna Madre fishing has been very consistent let's get it done early in the morning. Lots of top water action and throwing soft Plastics early catching speckled trout redfish and Flounder occasional Snook. Mid-morning to afternoon once the wind picks up popping court with live shrimp or finger mullet is a for sure thing.
Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
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Tim Gibson
Tim G.
Brownsville, Texas
Reported 1 month ago
Yesterday, black drum flounder, red fish trout
Tim Gibson
Tim G. Brownsville, Texas Reported 1 month ago
Yesterday, black drum flounder, red fish trout
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Matt Raley
Matt R.
Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin
Reported 1 month ago
Water is slowly cooling with cooler nights. Moving muskies up shallow on stained water lakes.
Bass and walleyes didn't like this cool down. But last couple weeks were crushing them. Just take then a little bit to move to early fall patterns.
Matt Raley
Matt R. Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin Reported 1 month ago
Water is slowly cooling with cooler nights. Moving muskies up shallow on stained water lakes.
Bass and walleyes didn't like this cool down. But last couple weeks were crushing them. Just take then a little bit to move to early fall patterns.
Fishing in Port Mansfield, Texas
Fishing in Port Mansfield, Texas
Fishing in Port Mansfield, Texas
Fishing in Port Mansfield, Texas
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Glenn Harrison
Glenn H.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 1 month ago
Summer is simmering!
Glenn Harrison
Glenn H. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 1 month ago
Summer is simmering!
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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 month ago
The bay fishing has been tougher lately, but we are still catching some solid fish. This super hot weather has pushed most of the fish into deeper waters. Catching some heavy speckled trout on both live and artificial baits. Working the deepest water I can find with heavy rigs and slow-moving baits. Catching a few redfish out on the grass flats once the wind starts to pick up. Expect the bite to get better throughout the next couple of weeks.
Michael Knox
Mike K. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 1 month ago
The bay fishing has been tougher lately, but we are still catching some solid fish. This super hot weather has pushed most of the fish into deeper waters. Catching some heavy speckled trout on both live and artificial baits. Working the deepest water I can find with heavy rigs and slow-moving baits. Catching a few redfish out on the grass flats once the wind starts to pick up. Expect the bite to get better throughout the next couple of weeks.
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Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Skylar Wilhite
Skylar W.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 1 month ago
Fishing has been good
Skylar Wilhite
Skylar W. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 1 month ago
Fishing has been good
Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
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Alfonso Sanchez
Alfonso S.
Brownsville, Texas
Reported 2 months ago
Pictures worth thousand words
Alfonso Sanchez
Alfonso S. Brownsville, Texas Reported 2 months ago
Pictures worth thousand words
Fishing in Rio Hondo, Texas
Fishing in Rio Hondo, Texas
Fishing in Rio Hondo, Texas
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Stuart Richardson
Stuart R.
Port Mansfield, Texas
Reported 2 months ago
Fishing has been good the last two weeks
Stuart Richardson
Stuart R. Port Mansfield, Texas Reported 2 months ago
Fishing has been good the last two weeks
Fishing in Port Mansfield, Texas
Fishing in Port Mansfield, Texas
Fishing in Port Mansfield, Texas
Fishing in Port Mansfield, Texas
Fishing in Port Mansfield, Texas
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Ruben Garcia
Ruben G.
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported 2 months ago
Offshore bite has been on fire 🔥. We've been pulling out some good red snappers on offshore reefs and wrecks.
Ruben Garcia
Ruben G. Port Isabel, Texas Reported 2 months ago
Offshore bite has been on fire 🔥. We've been pulling out some good red snappers on offshore reefs and wrecks.
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Recent South Padre Island Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Went out on a 5 hour bay fishing trip on a weather perfect morning. Nathan put on some nice trout & reds on north side of bridge. When we went to south side of bridge toward SpaceX we had a few bites, but spent too much time anchoring up, so we didn’t catch much. Nathan was a great , knowledgeable Captain & boat was perfect for trip

    Michael B. | October 8, 2026

    Trip: South Padre Island Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time with Oscar. Very knowledgeable and easy going. Definitely will hit him up if we make it back down.

    Michael C. | October 6, 2026

    Trip: Sight Casting Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    He tried to get us on the fish. He brought the wrong bait then spend a great deal of time trying to catch bait fish

    Stephen &. | October 1, 2026

    Trip: South Padre Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Kyle was our captain and he did a great job. He Took us around the whole bay. We came in third place overall in reds.

    Robert S. | September 21, 2026

    Trip: South Padre Island Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip! 6 hour trip for some red snapper. Captain put us on the fish. Limited out in less than 2 hours. Had time for our party of 4 to troll for kings which we got 2. Then tried cobia fishing. Lots of fun. Definitely booking again. Highly recommend.

    Alberto R. | September 17, 2026

    Trip: 6-8 Hour Red Snapper Trip

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    Great trip Definitely will find him again

    Mark B. | September 10, 2026

    Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Adventure

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    This trip far exceeded my expectations, will definitely be back for another.

    Andrew D. | September 8, 2026

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    Jeff K. | September 6, 2026

    Trip: SPI Classic Charter Trip

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    He was a great captain! Very knowledgeable,knew exactly where fish were! Deck hand was also amazing!

    Gary L. | September 4, 2026

    Trip: All Day Adventure

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    Put us on fish and we limited early. Great trip!

    Tanner E. | September 1, 2026

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