Winter Speckled Trout Fishing Delivers R
February 16, 2026 South Padre Island 5 photos & 1 video
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout

Trip Summary

Had a group of anglers join me for an early morning winter trip on the inshore waters around South Padre Island. We launched at first light with partly cloudy skies overhead, which made for comfortable conditions on the water. The crew was ready to target some quality fish using multiple techniques throughout our half day adventure. We focused our efforts on sight fishing, drift fishing, and live bait fishing to cover different areas and increase our chances. The inshore waters around South Padre Island are perfect for this approach since you can adapt to what the fish are doing. We managed to put some nice Speckled Trout in the boat using these varied techniques. South Padre's shallow flats and grass beds make it an ideal spot for working multiple methods in one trip. We wrapped up the morning with solid action and good vibes all around. If you're looking to get out on the water around South Padre Island, I'd love to have you aboard for your own inshore fishing adventure. Our Half Day Guided Fishing Trip In South Padre Island targets Redfish, Trout And More, giving you the chance to experience the same quality fishing we had today. South Padre Island's inshore waters offer some of the best fishing opportunities on the Texas coast, and we use proven techniques like sight fishing, drift fishing, and live bait fishing to put you on fish. Whether you're after Speckled Trout, Redfish, or other inshore species, these waters consistently produce results. Book your trip with us and experience firsthand why South Padre Island fishing is second to none. We'll put you on the fish and make sure you have a memorable day on the water targeting the species that make this area famous.
Captain Steven Hillary
South-padre-island, Texas, United States
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Today We Fish Outfitters specializes in drift fishing and wade fishing the flats in the bay for Redfish, Flounder, Black Drum and Speckled Trout. If you’re an angler who enjoys to catch, photograph, and release – by all means, you are welcome ...

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Winter Bay Action: Black Drum & Trout De
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Had a crew of four join us for a winter morning trip starting in the early hours. Cloudy skies hung over us throughout the day with rain coming down, but that didn't stop us from getting out on the water. The conditions were what you'd expect for January - a bit rough but nothing we couldn't handle with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. We focused on drift fishing and bottom fishing techniques, with some trolling mixed in to cover more water. The crew managed to land some solid Black Drum and Speckled Trout during our half-day outing. These techniques work well in these waters because they let you target different depths and structures where the fish are holding. We wrapped up the trip with good catches and everyone had a great time despite the weather. If you're looking to get out on the water for some quality fishing action, book a trip with us at Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. Our 1/2 day Bay Fishing trips are perfect for targeting species like Black Drum and Speckled Trout using proven techniques like drift fishing, bottom fishing, and trolling. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting out, we'll put you on the fish and make sure you have a memorable experience. The winter months can produce some excellent fishing opportunities, and our morning trips give you the best chance to get into the action before the day gets too busy. Contact us to reserve your spot and experience what quality charter fishing is all about.
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