South Padre Island Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in South Padre Island

Aaron Wittreich
Brownsville, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Great reds while drifting in this cooler weather with cut bait or lures

Aaron Wittreich Brownsville, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Great reds while drifting in this cooler weather with cut bait or lures

Redfish Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Michael Knox
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Michael Knox South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing Report: Captain Michael. 12/1/23. The bay fishing has been producing some nice solid fish. Redfish are moving out along grass flats and are hitting fresh cut bait and lures. If lure fishing throw lures that resemble the same colors that match the real bait. Match the hatch color schemes. Fish will start off in deeper water and move into shallower adjacent water as temperatures rise. Speckled trout are hanging along deeper water drop offs. Larger soft plastic in the winter are a good choice. Sheepshead fishing should turn on sometime soon. This is also a good time to try and target some snook.

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Russell Robinson
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Top of the world awesome SpaceX launch.. redfish and trout on top waters. And cut and molett is petsmart westside top water along with artificial worms, keeping a year. . enter coastal waterway live shrimp catch. You don't catch it all red trout. Flounder drum snook sheep head.. Nothing but...

Russell Robinson Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

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Emilio Solis
Los Fresnos, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Snapper fishing has been hot!

Emilio Solis Los Fresnos, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Snapper fishing has been hot!

Red Snapper Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Aaron Wittreich
Brownsville, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Great trout fishing with live bait and reds been hitting on soft plastics in color change areas

Aaron Wittreich Brownsville, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Great trout fishing with live bait and reds been hitting on soft plastics in color change areas

Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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Heath Schley
Harlingen, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been great ! Trout and reds are being caught along with the occasional flounder. It's July so it's hot but so is the fishing!

Heath Schley Harlingen, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been great ! Trout and reds are being caught along with the occasional flounder. It's July so it's hot but so is the fishing!

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Roy Songy
Port Isabel, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Hey Captain Roy here with another Red Snapper report. Our Federal Season continues to produce hogs each and every trip. The bigger fish have actually been caught at 70-100ft of water suspended above the wrecks. We have been hammering quick limits with cut bait and live piggy perch. There is...

Roy Songy Port Isabel, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Red Snapper Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas

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J Dixon
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Black Drum afternoon that turned into Fish Tacos

J Dixon South Padre Island, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Black Drum afternoon that turned into Fish Tacos

Black Drum Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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★★★★★
Todd and his crew did a great job, I really enjoyed myself and if I go out again, it will be with Todd!!!
Steve R. | December 4, 2025

Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
We had the most wonderful experience with Captain Marc (and Brenda). My son and I went on a half-day excursion in Novemeber during our Thanksgiving trip and it was such a great bonding time for the two of us. Captain Marc is super generous, knowledgable and patient. We highly recommend him and his fishing guidance:). My son was particularly excited about having his trout cleaned and getting to serve it to us that evening. All around A+.
Paula K. | November 25, 2025

Trip: 3 Hour Quick Trip SPI
★★★★★
We did a cast and blast trip with Glenn, and from start to finish it was an incredible experience. It was my first time duck hunting, and Glenn made the entire day feel effortless. He’s one of the most genuine, down to earth people you’ll meet, and he really knows his stuff. On the fishing side, he put us on the fish immediately. We limited out on trout, picked up some reds, and even caught a flounder we had to release. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip feel smooth and enjoyable. And the duck hunting… I haven’t had that much fun in a long time. It was relaxing, exciting, and just an unforgettable experience. The birds were on today, and we knocked down a limit within the first 10–15 minutes. I’d never seen so many ducks up close.. hearing them land and work the decoys was something I’ll never forget. The whole time, we felt guided, taken care of, and genuinely welcomed. We had great conversations, plenty of laughs, and just an all-around amazing time. Thanks again, Glenn. We’ll be seeing you again in a few weeks. 10/10 highly recommended.
Juan O. | November 16, 2025

Trip: Redheads & Redfish Blast & Cast
★★★★★
Heck of a time with Jerrid! Friendly outgoing guy. Highly recommend him I promise you you’ll have a good time. He knew where to go even when fishing was hard at times. Still left with a bag of trout and an awesome sized red fish.
Dylan A. | October 11, 2025

Trip: Bay Fishing Port Isabel
★★★★★
Gus was great! My son and I had a wonderful time! He was very knowledgeable and helpful. If you’re looking for Someone that knows these waters and where the fish are at.. he’s your man !!
Mike H. | October 11, 2025

Trip: South Padre Shallows - 24’ Carolina
★★★★★
Fantastic trip, Captain Alfonso had us thick in the fish and action!
Ryan B. | August 31, 2025

Trip: SPI Drift Trip
★★★★★
Augustin was a very nice guy!
Jared C. | August 31, 2025

Trip: State Water Snapper!!
★★★★★
It was a great experience.Will definitely do it again. Thanks captain Ron
Israel A. | August 30, 2025

Trip: Laguna Madre Drift
★★★★★
Had a great trip with Captain Todd! Second time we have booked with him and look forward to our next trip!
Phil W. | August 20, 2025

Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
Mr. Heath gave us a great experience! We left early and got to see the sunrise which is what we waned and we got on some fish early. Heath was very professional and respectful and was an awesome captain, we even caught some jack crevalle!
Isaac | August 16, 2025

Trip: Laguna Madre Adventure

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