🐟 What fish can you catch in South Padre Island?

Most commonly caught species around South Padre Island , TX : Red drum - 2,324 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,590 reported catches Black drum - 709 reported catches Largemouth bass - 664 reported catches Channel catfish - 354 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest South Padre Island fishing reports?

The latest South Padre Island , TX fishing reports are: @gilberthernandez1306 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @sg2life reported a nice Sheepshead at South Padre Island . @gonzalezericd reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Arroyo Colorado Cutoff . @eibarcastrojr reported a nice Blue catfish at Arroyo Colorado . @Diegopinon123 reported a nice Southern stingray at Cameron County Coast . .

Fishing in South Padre Island, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in South Padre Island, Texas?

Anglers in South Padre Island , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Laguna Madre , Cameron County Coast , San Martin Lake , Brownsville Ship Channel , Boca Chica Beach .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in South Padre Island?

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Texas, United States

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Top fish species in South Padre Island

Latest South Padre Island fishing reports

Largemouth bass

10 in · 1 lb

Sheepshead

South Padre Island

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Arroyo Colorado Cutoff

length · weight

Blue catfish

Arroyo Colorado

length · weight

Southern stingray

Cameron County Coast

length · weight

Nile tilapia

John Gloor Park

length · weight

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Port Isabel Channel

10 in · 1 lb

Nile tilapia

John Gloor Park

14 in · 3 lb

Striped mullet

John Gloor Park

18 in · 2 lb

Common snook

Arroyo Colorado

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in South Padre Island

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Texas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Red drum as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Red drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

20"

Max size

28"

Measurement

Total Length

Hook and line only.
During a license year, 1 red drum over the stated maxiumum length limit may be retained when affixed with a propertly completed Red Drum Tag and one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Bonus Red Drum Tag. Any fish retained under authority of a Red Drum Tag or a Bonus Red Drum Tag may be retained in addition to the daily bag and possession limit.

Very Good

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

Regulations for

26°07′18.5″N 97°10′13.1″W

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FAQ about South Padre Island fishing

Anglers in South Padre Island, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Laguna Madre, Cameron County Coast, San Martin Lake, Brownsville Ship Channel, and Boca Chica Beach.

Most commonly caught species around South Padre Island, TX:

Red drum - 2,324 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,590 reported catches
Black drum - 709 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 664 reported catches
Channel catfish - 354 reported catches

The latest South Padre Island, TX fishing reports are:

@gilberthernandez1306 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@sg2life reported a nice Sheepshead at South Padre Island.
@gonzalezericd reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Arroyo Colorado Cutoff.
@eibarcastrojr reported a nice Blue catfish at Arroyo Colorado.
@Diegopinon123 reported a nice Southern stingray at Cameron County Coast.

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