In case you missed the weekly fishing report from the Texas Parks and Wildlife, here is the saltwater report. For the rest of the report, make sure to visit their site here!
Saltwater Fishing Report for South Padre, Port Mansfield, and Port Isabel, TX.
Port Mansfield
GOOD. 71 degrees. Fishing is starting to improve with many good trout coming on topwaters. Targeting potholes surrounded by heavy grass has been key. Redfish have mostly been in shallower water and can be taken on Wigalo juniors and 4 inch paddle tails. The flounder bite is also improving and some are being caught in small drains and cuts. This pattern should continue unless a late norther comes through. Report by Captain Wayne Davis, Hook Down Charters. The bite has been tough this past week here in Port Mansfield. The weather has played a huge role. Fish shallow to get good cover from the wind, knee to mid thigh deep water around scattered grass beds and sand pockets. Best producing colors have been Custom Corky’s and MirrOlure Little John’s in Purple Demon, Golden Bream and “Boogie Man”, to add a nice little attribute we are using a chartreuse jig head to the plastics to add a nice pop of color to the “strike zone” in dirty water. Remain confident in your technique, look for bait, birds and slicks, if those positive attributes are there then there’s a great opportunity to catch some good fish to take home or a personal best. Remember to stay safe and courteous on the water, check the weather before heading out and as always tight lines! Report by Captain Reanna DeLaCruz, Captain Reanna’s Baffin Bay Adventures.
South Padre
GOOD. 67 degrees. Trout limits are good in the Intracoastal and Gas Well Flats. Flounder are fair on the edge of the channel and mouth of Arroyo Colorado with white gulp chartreuse tail. Redfish and smaller black drum in small schools along the East Side color line. Sheepshead are still plentiful at jetties and old causeway. Report by Captain Lou Austin, Austin Fishing South Padre.
Port Isabel
GOOD. 67 degrees. Trout limits are good in the Intracoastal and Gas Well Flats. Flounder are fair on the edge of the channel and mouth of Arroyo Colorado with white gulp chartreuse tail. Redfish and smaller black drum in small schools along the East Side color line. Sheepshead are still plentiful at jetties and old causeway. Report by Captain Lou Austin, Austin Fishing South Padre.
