South Padre Island Weather Forecast

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Todd Lohry
Todd L.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 6 months ago
Still some fish around after the cold snap. The weather looks good for some state water snapper.
Todd Lohry
Todd L. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 6 months ago
Still some fish around after the cold snap. The weather looks good for some state water snapper.
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Jerry Santana
Jerry S.
Weslaco, Texas
Reported 6 months ago
Fishing is still on fire on the flats with live bait
Lures and top water as well
Jerry Santana
Jerry S. Weslaco, Texas Reported 6 months ago
Fishing is still on fire on the flats with live bait
Lures and top water as well
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
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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Glenn Harrison
Glenn H.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 6 months ago
Pre-and post cold front fishing has been outstanding with both numbers of keeper sized speckled trout. Red fishing remains consistent both on the fly and with Conventional tackle on artificial lures.
Glenn Harrison
Glenn H. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 6 months ago
Pre-and post cold front fishing has been outstanding with both numbers of keeper sized speckled trout. Red fishing remains consistent both on the fly and with Conventional tackle on artificial lures.
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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Augustin Perez Jr
Augustin P.
Mercedes, Texas
Reported 6 months ago
January started with a bang, both hunting and fishing trips have been hot out of the gates!
Augustin Perez Jr
Augustin P. Mercedes, Texas Reported 6 months ago
January started with a bang, both hunting and fishing trips have been hot out of the gates!
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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Jerry Santana
Jerry S.
Weslaco, Texas
Reported 6 months ago
Red fish bite is on fire with this small cold fronts coming in

Black drum as well with shrimp
Jerry Santana
Jerry S. Weslaco, Texas Reported 6 months ago
Red fish bite is on fire with this small cold fronts coming in

Black drum as well with shrimp
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 6 months ago
The bay fishing has remained good through out the past couple of weeks. Catching solid redfish out on the flats around South Padre. Fresh cut mullet or ballyhoo rigged up and off the bottom is working great. Catching both reds and speckled trout on soft plastics that resemble mullet-type lures. Try working plastics slower than normal across sand potholes. Trout are hanging in deeper water transitions. Good time to go hook into some good fish here at South Padre.
Michael Knox
Mike K. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 6 months ago
The bay fishing has remained good through out the past couple of weeks. Catching solid redfish out on the flats around South Padre. Fresh cut mullet or ballyhoo rigged up and off the bottom is working great. Catching both reds and speckled trout on soft plastics that resemble mullet-type lures. Try working plastics slower than normal across sand potholes. Trout are hanging in deeper water transitions. Good time to go hook into some good fish here at South Padre.
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Emilio Solis
Emilio S.
Los Fresnos, Texas
Reported 6 months ago
We had a good beginning to 2026
Emilio Solis
Emilio S. Los Fresnos, Texas Reported 6 months ago
We had a good beginning to 2026
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Todd Lohry
Todd L.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 7 months ago
Christmas week State water snapper.
Todd Lohry
Todd L. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 7 months ago
Christmas week State water snapper.
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 7 months ago
Still smoking the pintails redheads and widgeon limits almost every hunt. Catching big alligator gar right now as well best I've ever seen the gar bite to be

Lots of reds on the incoming tide in estuaries and canals
Gus Mcgarraugh
Gus M. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 7 months ago
Still smoking the pintails redheads and widgeon limits almost every hunt. Catching big alligator gar right now as well best I've ever seen the gar bite to be

Lots of reds on the incoming tide in estuaries and canals
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Todd Lohry
Todd L.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 7 months ago
6hr State water snapper trips have been great.
Todd Lohry
Todd L. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 7 months ago
6hr State water snapper trips have been great.
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Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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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

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    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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