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Fresh Fishing Reports from Port Isabel

Great SPI Action Cap Cliff Fleming
Great SPI Action Cap Cliff Fleming
Januari 19, 2026
South Padre Island is experiencing ideal weather conditions, with temperatures reaching 70 degrees and clear skies, making it perfect for fishing. Recently, anglers have had outstanding success targeting redfish and trophy trout over soft bottom grass beds with mixed potholes, Additionally, cut bait and live bait fishermen have reported steady action on redfish and drum east of Three Islands. The surf fishin is great. Shorelines with soft mud bottoms good, large schools of black drum have been the highlight of the week, with dead shrimp coated in garlic or fish bites proving effective. However, finding them becomes challenging when winds exceed 15 mph, making calm mornings before the cold front the most productive time. Speckled trout near the Intercoastal Waterway have been biting soft plastics, yielding keeper-sized fish. The Intercoastal Waterway is also filled with undersized speckled trout that can provide action with soft plastics or live shrimp on popping corks. Redfish and trout can be found up north along the ICW and into the flats from marker 13 to the mouth of the Arroyo Colorado. Bottom fishing on the gas well flat with cut bait has also yielded redfish when black drum are not present, requiring patience for extended periods. Live shrimp, although scarce, have been occasionally available; it is advisable to procure them a day in advance due to high demand on weekends. The South Bay Channels have also produced catches of black drum, as reported by Captain Cliff Fleming of Crystal Flats Guide Service.
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Wat hengelaars zeiden over fishing in Port Isabel

Skylar is a great choice. He has a great boat with a restroom. Very comfortable whether you're fishing or just soaking up the ocean vibe!
Uitstekend
5.0 / 5
Skylar is a great choice. He has a great boat with a restroom. Very comfortable whether you're fishing or just soaking up the ocean vibe!
South Water Charters
South Water Charters
Don’t get your hopes to high! This is not just about skills, is luck an patience. Enjoy the experience, the ride and the views
Uitstekend
5.0 / 5
Don’t get your hopes to high! This is not just about skills, is luck an patience. Enjoy the experience, the ride and the views
Reel Therapy Charter Service
Reel Therapy Charter Service
Plenty of options between the bay and the gulf. We hit the Snapper during the spawn which made fishing challenging but we still had plenty of action.
Uitstekend
5.0 / 5
Plenty of options between the bay and the gulf. We hit the Snapper during the spawn which made fishing challenging but we still had plenty of action.
Capt Josh’s Offshore Charters
Capt Josh’s Offshore Charters
Go out with Capt Cliff. I had a great experience, laid back, professional, catching fish! That's what it's all about.
Uitstekend
5.0 / 5
Go out with Capt Cliff. I had a great experience, laid back, professional, catching fish! That's what it's all about.
Crystal Flats Guide Service CAPT CLIFF
Crystal Flats Guide Service CAPT CLIFF
Charter a fishing trip for a good day on the water with family and friends.
Uitstekend
5.0 / 5
Charter a fishing trip for a good day on the water with family and friends.
Capt Josh’s Offshore Charters
Capt Josh’s Offshore Charters
I would recommend they get with Ruben he is the man to get you on the fish
Uitstekend
5.0 / 5
I would recommend they get with Ruben he is the man to get you on the fish
Reel Off Charters
Reel Off Charters
Book Caption Josh he is the most experienced and caring Captain Ive ever booked. Especially with an inexperienced group.
Uitstekend
5.0 / 5
Book Caption Josh he is the most experienced and caring Captain Ive ever booked. Especially with an inexperienced group.
Capt Josh’s Offshore Charters
Capt Josh’s Offshore Charters
Capitán Rolando will steer you to the best fishing. He is very familiar with the top fishing that is available offshore and in the bay.
Uitstekend
5.0 / 5
Capitán Rolando will steer you to the best fishing. He is very familiar with the top fishing that is available offshore and in the bay.
Rolo's Fishing Adventures
Rolo's Fishing Adventures
Awesome fishing - we only went 9 miles offshore but spent all day pulling in red snappers!
Uitstekend
5.0 / 5
Awesome fishing - we only went 9 miles offshore but spent all day pulling in red snappers!
Capt Josh’s Offshore Charters
Capt Josh’s Offshore Charters
The guide is very friendly and good for first timers, especially inquisitive teens.
Uitstekend
4.7 / 5
The guide is very friendly and good for first timers, especially inquisitive teens.
Reel Off Charters
Reel Off Charters
Go to enjoy being out on the water in nature. Fishing can be hit or miss. Just relax and enjoy.
Uitstekend
5.0 / 5
Go to enjoy being out on the water in nature. Fishing can be hit or miss. Just relax and enjoy.
South Water Charters
South Water Charters
Just like fishing on the lake you're gonna have good days and bad days. That's just life, if you don't catch anything don't blame your captain. We happened to luck out and catch a good amount of fish and a few things we couldn't keep. It was amazing to catch different types of saltwater spices.
Uitstekend
5.0 / 5
Just like fishing on the lake you're gonna have good days and bad days. That's just life, if you don't catch anything don't blame your captain. We happened to luck out and catch a good amount of fish and a few things we couldn't keep. It was amazing to catch different types of saltwater spices.
South Water Charters
South Water Charters
I recommend booking an experienced guide that knows what they are doing. Their experience will facilitate the catch.
Uitstekend
5.0 / 5
I recommend booking an experienced guide that knows what they are doing. Their experience will facilitate the catch.
Capt Josh’s Offshore Charters
Capt Josh’s Offshore Charters
Make sure you take something for sea sickness regardless if you ever been seasick or not and dress appropriately for the sun with sunblock
Uitstekend
5.0 / 5
Make sure you take something for sea sickness regardless if you ever been seasick or not and dress appropriately for the sun with sunblock
Capt Josh’s Offshore Charters
Capt Josh’s Offshore Charters
Fishing is a little tough right now in the bay, but it’s still a lot of fun!
Uitstekend
5.0 / 5
Fishing is a little tough right now in the bay, but it’s still a lot of fun!
Reel Off Charters
Reel Off Charters
This was our first time here. And it’s January, so I know it’s not prime time. But the fishing Josh put us on kept our heads on a swivel! I will be coming back during peak season to troll for bigger fish : ) Josh knows his Sh@!, trust his process.
Uitstekend
5.0 / 5
This was our first time here. And it’s January, so I know it’s not prime time. But the fishing Josh put us on kept our heads on a swivel! I will be coming back during peak season to troll for bigger fish : ) Josh knows his Sh@!, trust his process.
Capt Josh’s Offshore Charters
Capt Josh’s Offshore Charters
The bay is extremely shallow. I was surprised to find that we were only fishing in two to three feet of water. Spent a lot of time looking for schools of fish.
Uitstekend
4.7 / 5
The bay is extremely shallow. I was surprised to find that we were only fishing in two to three feet of water. Spent a lot of time looking for schools of fish.
Bodes Bay Fishing
Bodes Bay Fishing
If you're going to go fishing in the lower Laguna Madre, I highly recommend Capt. Ryan Falls. We had an awesome experience with him.
Uitstekend
5.0 / 5
If you're going to go fishing in the lower Laguna Madre, I highly recommend Capt. Ryan Falls. We had an awesome experience with him.
South Padre Outfitters – Ryan Falls
South Padre Outfitters – Ryan Falls
August is the time for fishing here. The TIFT tournament stirs up a buzz, and the fish are beautiful. Live croaker gets eaten up.
Uitstekend
5.0 / 5
August is the time for fishing here. The TIFT tournament stirs up a buzz, and the fish are beautiful. Live croaker gets eaten up.
Down South Fishing Charters
Down South Fishing Charters Niederwald, TX
No more than 5 to 8 hours for first trip. Then, consider longer trip next time out.
Uitstekend
4.7 / 5
No more than 5 to 8 hours for first trip. Then, consider longer trip next time out.
Capt Josh’s Offshore Charters
Capt Josh’s Offshore Charters League City, TX