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Spotted Trout Bonanza on South Padre Isl
June 17, 2025 Port Isabel 5 photos
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Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout

Trip Summary

South Padre Island's extensive mangrove forests and tidal flats provide ideal habitat for redfish, speckled trout, and black drum, which often congregate in deeper channels and around shell reefs during the falling tide to ambush baitfish; anglers should focus on these areas with live shrimp or topwater lures for the best results. Christopher and their crew, welcome aboard with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures, your premier fishing guide service here on the Texas Gulf Coast. We set out from South Padre Island at 6:30 am on a beautiful June morning, with clear conditions throughout the day. South Padre Island's extensive mangrove forests and tidal flats provide ideal habitat for redfish, speckled trout, and black drum, which often congregate in deeper channels and around shell reefs during the falling tide to ambush baitfish; anglers should focus on these areas with live shrimp or topwater lures for the best results. Our plan for the day was to target the abundant spotted trout that call these waters home. We started with some classic surf fishing techniques, working live bait and artificial lures along the shoreline. The spotted weakfish were in a feeding mood, and we soon had several nice fish in the 20-inch range in the boat. These aggressive predators are perfectly suited for the South Padre Island area, aggressively chasing down baitfish and putting up a spirited fight on light tackle. If you're looking to experience the incredible fishing that the Texas Gulf Coast has to offer, I highly recommend booking a trip with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. Our 5-Hour Bay Fishing Trip is the perfect way to get out on the water and target a variety of species like the spotted trout we encountered today. Whether you're an experienced angler or just getting started, our knowledgeable guides will work hard to put you on the fish and ensure you have an unforgettablday on the water. Give us a call or visit our website to learn more and book your adventure - I promise it will be the best experience you've had fishing in South Padre Island.
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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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