Guide to South Padre Island
FISHING & BOATING ON SOUTH PADRE ISLAND

FISHING AROUND SOUTH PADRE

FALL SEASON FISHING AROUND SOUTH PADRE

Many people enjoy the lack of crowds and find some of the best boating and fishing opportunities available at anytime. For anglers it's the time when large schools of bull reds start making their way towards the open gulf to spawn. Cooling water temperatures also make the trout and snook more active and easier to find. Fall is also the time when the winds pick up and more areas can be covered while drift fishing. It also helps stir up the waters and makes fish feed more actively.

Large schools of mature reds are being seen through out the bay. Often these schools are moving along the channels and grass lines heading south towards the jetties. Sometimes they will stop and meander to eat along the way and this offers the most exciting opportunities to quickly limit out on the most enjoyable game fish to catch. These large schools are usually abundant until mid to late October.

Flounder populations are having a been low for years and the bag limits are now lowered to 5 fish except for the period Nov. 1-30 when the daily bag is 2 fish and may be taken only by hook and lure. This means that we can no longer gig for flounder on cool nights.

For more information about Changes in Flounder Regs to go into Effect Sept. 1, 2009 CLICK HERE.


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AREA RESOURCES & INFORMATION

BOATING & FISHING ACTIVITIES

Fishing Charters:
There are many fishing charters and guides operating on South Padre Island. For more detailed information I suggest you click on the South Padre Island Fishing Guides spotlight box above right.
Offshore & Nearshore Fishing Charters
Bay Fishing Charters

Dolphin Watching:
Perhaps the most popular boating activity here is watching wild dolphins. Most of the charter boat business with big boats offers this cruise. Dolphins are very prevalent around the jetties and along the channels in the bay.

Eco-Tours:
These types of cruises are great for youngsters, they will usually drag a trawl net behind the boat for a while and then examine, explain and show what ever they catch. It gives you a close-up hand on experience to the local marine life.

Fireworks Cruises:
Every Friday night during the summer the town of South Padre Island host a fireworks show. The fireworks are launched from a barge in the bay located a few hundred yards off shore from Louie's Backyard. Boats will line up along the channel with their bows run aground onto the sandbar. This is defiantly the best way to view and enjoy the fireworks.

Sunset Cruises:
One of the most beautiful and scenic views in Texas is the sun setting over the Laguna Madre. The whole western sky is turned red and the clouds are blue purple with every shade of yellow and red as the sun appears to sink into the water. Seeing these spectacular sunsets from aboard a boat is very special.

Dinner Cruises:
Dinner cruises and party boats are a great way to celebrate special occasions. There are a only few working boats on South Padre Island big enough to prepare and serve dinner on.

Amphibious Cruises:
Breakaway Cruises offers a unique experience of cruises in the bay and on the beach in a converted military duck.

Private Cruises:
Boats can be chartered for just about any occasion, from parties, weddings, burials, or just for a group cruise. Feel free to ask about this with any boat charter that has a boat big enough for you needs.

Dive & Snorkeling Trips:
There are several boats that are available for scheduled snorkeling trips in the bay, and the Dive Shop offers trips offshore to the wrecks.

Boat Marinas Sales & Service
Here you can find local area resources for marinas, boats, parts and service.

Wading &Fishing from Piers
There are many places to fish that you will not need a boat. There a many good spots to wade fish along the shore of the bay or the gulf.

Other Water Sports
Parasailing, Tubing, Water Skiing & WakeBoarding See: Water Sports Guide to South Padre Island



FISHING ADVENTURES
You will be sure to enjoy a fun day of catching fish in the Laguna Madre, South Bay & Nearshore.
FishingAdventuresSPI.com



Hook into some great fishing action with Capt. Jeff Hartung near shore along the Gulf Coast and bays.
www.PlayinHookySpi.com

Buy Fishing Licenses, Tackle, Bait, Fuel, Coffee, Lotto Tickets, Groceries, Sodas & Snacks
IslandMarketSPI.com

The Rocket - World's Tallest Reverse Bungee, Bungee Grande - Texas' Tallest Bungee Jump 150'
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Rent by the weekend, week or month. Great locations perfect for fishing and other water activities you enjoy.
www.Furcron.com

Our 42' Bertram is considered the queen of the fleet of offshore charter boats in the South Padre Island area.
MasterplanCharters.com

Fish for Trout, Redfish, Snook, Flounder, Tarpon, Ling, Kingfish with one of the areas best fishing guides and charter captain.
FishingAdventuresSPI.com



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