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Todd Lohry
Todd L.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 4 months ago
State water snapper 6hr trips have been good.
Todd Lohry
Todd L. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 4 months ago
State water snapper 6hr trips have been good.
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Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Heath Schley
Heath S.
Harlingen, Texas
Reported 4 months ago
Fishing has been pretty good when wind isn't cranking, just getting back into it, but it's looking like it's gonna be a good season
Heath Schley
Heath S. Harlingen, Texas Reported 4 months ago
Fishing has been pretty good when wind isn't cranking, just getting back into it, but it's looking like it's gonna be a good season
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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Glenn Harrison
Glenn H.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 4 months ago
Spring has sprung! Topwater, soft plastics and fly trips have all been solid between huge wind events.
Glenn Harrison
Glenn H. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 4 months ago
Spring has sprung! Topwater, soft plastics and fly trips have all been solid between huge wind events.
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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Gus Mcgarraugh
Gus M.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 4 months ago
We are back on the water and smoking big fish every afternoon
Limits of trout and reds drifting in the wind the last four days in a row
Gus Mcgarraugh
Gus M. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 4 months ago
We are back on the water and smoking big fish every afternoon
Limits of trout and reds drifting in the wind the last four days in a row
Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
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Marc Vrban
Marc V.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 4 months ago
After our last blast of north winds came through fishing slowed a little. But water temps are climbing back up to the low 70's and rising. Fish moved around quite a bit but we are still on them. The reds are biting on mullet and skipjack in gaswell. But you need to be very patient. Keeper Trout are hanging around the edges of the channel and very hungry. The black drum are in channel as well but they are random at best.

The spring warm up is coming, reds are going to get crazy soon. And some of the trout...
Marc Vrban
Marc V. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 4 months ago
After our last blast of north winds came through fishing slowed a little. But water temps are climbing back up to the low 70's and rising. Fish moved around quite a bit but we are still on them. The reds are biting on mullet and skipjack in gaswell. But you need to be very patient. Keeper Trout are hanging around the edges of the channel and very hungry. The black drum are in channel as well but they are random at best.

The spring warm up is coming, reds are going to get crazy soon. And some of the trout
I've caught already have eggs in them for spawning season. If everything falls together right, should be an awesome spring season!
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 4 months ago
Captain Mike's South Padre Fishing Report 3/20/26. The bay fishing has remained solid. Catching some heavy speckled trout on soft plastics in deeper water. Redfish are active once the wind kicks up. Catching reds on soft plastics and fresh cut mullet out on the grass flats. The windier conditions have led to some memorable fishing trips with larger plastics. Fish are moving around a lot and a productive area may not be hot on consecutive days. Find some bait activity and the gamefish will be nearby. Black drum are schooled up if you want to target those wormy fish. All...
Michael Knox
Mike K. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 4 months ago
Captain Mike's South Padre Fishing Report 3/20/26. The bay fishing has remained solid. Catching some heavy speckled trout on soft plastics in deeper water. Redfish are active once the wind kicks up. Catching reds on soft plastics and fresh cut mullet out on the grass flats. The windier conditions have led to some memorable fishing trips with larger plastics. Fish are moving around a lot and a productive area may not be hot on consecutive days. Find some bait activity and the gamefish will be nearby. Black drum are schooled up if you want to target those wormy fish. All in all it's been good fishing and the weather is great.
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Todd Lohry
Todd L.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 4 months ago
State water red snapper 6hr trips are doing great.
Todd Lohry
Todd L. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 4 months ago
State water red snapper 6hr trips are doing great.
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Jerrid Lang
Jerrid L.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 4 months ago
Windy days and good fishing all the way around
Jerrid Lang
Jerrid L. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 4 months ago
Windy days and good fishing all the way around
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
Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
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Marc Vrban
Marc V.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 5 months ago
Sheepshead are still here, speckled trout are starting to get fired up and a few Reds have been caught lately.
Marc Vrban
Marc V. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 5 months ago
Sheepshead are still here, speckled trout are starting to get fired up and a few Reds have been caught lately.
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Emilio Solis
Emilio S.
Los Fresnos, Texas
Reported 5 months ago
Still fishing state water snapper down. These are the last two trips.
Emilio Solis
Emilio S. Los Fresnos, Texas Reported 5 months ago
Still fishing state water snapper down. These are the last two trips.
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Recent South Padre Island Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

    Trip: 8 Hour South Padre

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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

    Trip: Private Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    The boys and I had a great time on this trip! Emilio and AJ were top notch, the weather was absolutely beautiful, and the fishing was fantastic. 10/10 plan to go again with this crew!

    Mason L. | July 31, 2026

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    Had a great time on Captain Arnold's boat! He put us right on the fish, had some great advice for catching sea trout and we caught our limit! He also recommended local places that would cook our catch! Good playlist and a fast boat too. Definitely will be reaching out to Arnold next time we are in town.

    Chris M. | July 27, 2026

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