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South Padre Island Fishing


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Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing South Padre Island, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:

  1. Spotted Seatrout

    2. Spotted Seatrout

    There is a 24.71% catch rate for Spotted Seatrout, based on 1829 Spotted Seatrout counted.

    South Padre Island Spotted Seatrout Counts Chart
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  2. Red Drum

    3. Red Drum

    There is a 14.7% catch rate for Red Drum, based on 1088 Red Drum counted.

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  3. Sand Seatrout

    4. Sand Seatrout

    There is a 8.47% catch rate for Sand Seatrout, based on 627 Sand Seatrout counted.

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    Sand

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  4. Pinfish

    5. Pinfish

    There is a 4.17% catch rate for Pinfish, based on 309 Pinfish counted.

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  5. Gray Snapper

    6. Gray Snapper

    There is a 3.47% catch rate for Gray Snapper, based on 257 Gray Snapper counted.

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  6. Black Drum

    7. Black Drum

    There is a 2.89% catch rate for Black Drum, based on 214 Black Drum counted.

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  7. Southern Flounder

    8. Southern Flounder

    There is a 2.66% catch rate for Southern Flounder, based on 197 Southern Flounder counted.

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  8. Pigfish

    9. Pigfish

    There is a 2.55% catch rate for Pigfish, based on 189 Pigfish counted.

    South Padre Island Pigfish Counts Chart
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  9. Hardhead Catfish

    10. Hardhead Catfish

    There is a 2.3% catch rate for Hardhead Catfish, based on 170 Hardhead Catfish counted.

    South Padre Island Hardhead Catfish Counts Chart
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  10. Atlantic Croaker

    11. Atlantic Croaker

    There is a 2.11% catch rate for Atlantic Croaker, based on 156 Atlantic Croaker counted.

    South Padre Island Atlantic Croaker Counts Chart
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Recommendations above based on 48 species of fish and 7402 fish counted for September around South Padre Island.

To date, there are 110 species of fish and a total of 11436693 fish counted for South Padre Island and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1830 (193 years).

Last Update: 9/22/2023 10:35:30 PM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for South Padre Island are the following:

  1. Port Isabel Reef (PS-1169L)

  2. Port Mansfield Liberty Ship Reef (PS-1070)

  3. Oil field Flats

  4. Port Mansfield Liberty Ship Reef (PS-1070)

  5. Port Mansfield Liberty Ship Reef (PS-1070)

  6. Gaswell Flats

  7. WP-019
    HOLLY BEACH 26.145000 -97.286700

  8. SS NICARAGUA
    SS NICARAGUA IS A SHIP THAT WAS SAILING IN THE GULF OF MEXICO WHEN IT RAN AGROUND ON PADRE ISLAND IN 1912. DURING THE NINETEENTH AND EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURIES, PADRE ISLAND WA

  9. HOOK-EM
    HOOK-EM

  10. Obstruction
    Attributes RECRD 5832 VESSLTERMS UNKNOWN FEATURE_TYPE Wreck - Submerged, dangerous to surface navigation LATDEC 26.122575 LONDEC -97.158581 GP_QUALITY Low D

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Top South Padre Island Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Jim's Pier
    We are a full marina facility with boat slips for both overnight and long term rentals. We have fueling docks for gasoline. Our complete tackle store has just about everything for the fisherman, both amateur and professional, in addition to our vario
  2. R & R Hi-Way Bait Stand and Marina

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Top South Padre Island Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Reel Madness
    Offering anglers the finest South Padre Island deep sea sport fishing available for inshore and offshore fishing trips. South Padre Island fishing, from the area of Laguna Madre south to Port Isabel into the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico offers g
  2. Jim's Pier
    We are a full marina facility with boat slips for both overnight and long term rentals. We have fueling docks for gasoline. Our complete tackle store has just about everything for the fisherman, both amateur and professional, in addition to our vario
  3. Island Outfitters
    Located in South Padre Island, TX, we specialize in fishing charters and fly fishing guides in South Madre and Laguna Madre. We also have tackle, apparel, ice, drinks and most everything the fisherman needs.
  4. Captain Murphy's Fishing Charters
    Captain Murphy's Charter Fishing was established by Matt Murphy in 1961. It is now owned and operated by Stephen and Patrick Murphy, each have over 30 years fishing the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. We strive to work hard so you don't have t
  5. Osprey Fishing Trips
    Welcome to Osprey Fishing Trips (South Padre Island, TX). Come & Join us aboard the finest fishing vessels on the Texas Coast. The "Osprey" & "OspreyII" fish year round in the Gulf of Mexico for your pleasure. We offer a v
  6. Captain Jack Barton

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Top South Padre Island Marinas

  1. Jim's Pier
    We are a full marina facility with boat slips for both overnight and long term rentals. We have fueling docks for gasoline. Our complete tackle store has just about everything for the fisherman, both amateur and professional, in addition to our vario
  2. R & R Hi-Way Bait Stand and Marina

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