South Padre Fishing Scene

South Padre: October 2016

I am very excited to be entering a new season. Gone at last are the long strings of scorching 100...

South Padre: September 2016

It makes me very happy to see our hottest weather departing this month. Not trying to play meteorologist, I've been...

South Padre: August 2016

Hottoo hot! That's the way it's been down here lately, and the water's mighty hot, too.Sunrise water temps have been...

South Padre: July 2016

The middle of the summer has sneaked up on us again. School is out and the bays are getting very...

South Padre: June 2016

The days are already becoming longer and hotter, even by Deep-South Texas standards. Fish patterns will soon change as water...

South Padre: May 2016

Sadly, the 2015-16 trophy trout season is dwindling down to the final weeks. Usually by the second or third week...

South Padre: April 2016

Heading into April always produces a mix of emotions. I hate the prospects of fighting windy conditions all month. Then...

South Padre: March 2016

I got a rare chance recently to go fishing by myself, until a longtime friend decided to join me for...

South Padre: February 2016

Sitting here to write this month's report I am reminded how much fun fishing has been over the past month....

South Padre: January 2016

Solid catching through November and early-December has me excited for the New Year. Tide levels are still unusually high so...

GUIDES

Check out the hottest angler
locations, latest product
reviews and tips & tricks
from our pro guides
and contributors.

To learn more select a
coastal region below.

Gulf Coast Kitchen

Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.

Recipe of the month

Shrimp Po-Boy Sliders with Remoulade Slaw

Remoulade Slaw 1 small package precut coleslaw3/4 cup Yum Yum Sauce 1/8 tsp cayenne1 Tbsp. stone ground mustard1/4 cup minced...

Prosciutto Flounder Rolls with Creamy Thyme Sauce

Upcoming

Tiny Pellets, BIG Trouble: The Lone Star Pre-Production Plastic Crisis

Shrimp & Avocado Caesar Salad with Hearts of Palm