Spotted Seatrout Acrobatics: An Exhilara
May 19, 2025 Port Isabel 1 photo
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout

Trip Summary

It was a beautiful, partly cloudy morning when we set out on our 5 Hour (AM)Fishing Trip with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures down in South Padre Island, TX. The water was in great condition, and you could feel the excitement in the air as we headed out with our group of three. May is a prime time for a variety of fishing opportunities around these parts, and we were eager to see what the day had in store. As soon as we got our lines in the water, the action started heating up. We worked a mix of jigging, light tackle, and drift fishing techniques, covering different depths and structures to find where the fish were holding. It didn't take long before the rods started bending, and we started hauling in some nice Spotted SeaTrout. These fish are a real blast to catch, putting up a strong, acrobatic fight that had us all cheering. The bites stayed consistent throughout the trip, and we managed to land several more quality Spotted SeaTrout to round out our catch. Between the great fishing and the beautiful scenery, it was just an all-around fun day on the water. The weather was perfect, the company was awesome, and there's nothing quite like the thrill of feeling that sudden tug on the line and setting the hook. South Padre Island really is a special place for fishing, and it's always a pleasure to be able to share these experiences with anglers who are just as passionate about it as we are. If you're looking to get in on some incredible fishing action down in South Padre Island, TX, I can't recommend the 5 Hour (AM)Fishing Trip with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures enough. Whether you're after hard-fighting Spotted Weakfish, or you're hoping to try your hand at a variety of other targeted species, we've got the skills, the gear, and the local knowledge to make sure you have an absolute blast out on the water. So what are you waiting for? Book your trip today and get ready for an unforgettable South Padre Island fishing adventure!
Captain Steven Hillary
Port-isabel, 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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