Caught a Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre

Fishing Charter with Steven Hillary – Rates & Booking

Captain Steven Hillary of Today We Fish Charter and Adventures offers Saturday November bay fishing trips targeting speckled trout in South Padre Island's productive waters. Our half-day morning charters provide the perfect opportunity to experience the fall fishing action while using proven techniques that consistently produce results. We provide all necessary tackle and equipment, focusing on light tackle jigging, drift fishing, and bottom fishing methods that work well in these waters. Our local knowledge helps put clients on fish quickly, maximizing your time on the water. The bay system around South Padre Island features diverse structure and current patterns that hold speckled trout year-round, with fall being a particularly productive season.

Highlights of Today We Fish Charter and Adventures

Our South Padre Island bay fishing trips specialize in targeting speckled trout using techniques perfectly suited to these waters. Captain Steven's extensive local knowledge ensures we focus on productive areas where these gamefish gather around structure and current seams. The half-day morning format provides the perfect window for consistent action while avoiding afternoon weather patterns that sometimes develop in the fall.

Light tackle jigging proved particularly effective during our recent trip, allowing us to present baits naturally in the water column where speckled trout were actively feeding. The varied bottom structure throughout South Padre Island's bay system creates ideal habitat for these prized gamefish, and our drift fishing approach lets us cover water efficiently to locate active schools.

Local Species Insights: Speckled Trout

Speckled trout (Cynoscion nebulosus) thrive in South Padre Island's diverse bay system, where they relate strongly to structure, grass beds, and current breaks. These popular gamefish respond well to various techniques, with drift fishing and jigging being particularly effective during fall months. The cooler water temperatures of November trigger increased feeding activity as trout prepare for winter, making it an excellent time to target them.

When fishing for speckled trout in South Padre Island, focus on depth changes, grass bed edges, and areas with moderate current flow. Morning trips often produce the best action before the sun gets high. Light tackle enhances the fighting ability of these fish, which typically range from 15-20 inches in our waters, though larger specimens are certainly possible during the fall feeding period.

Plan Your Fishing Charter Day

Our half-day morning bay fishing trips typically begin around sunrise to take advantage of the prime feeding window for speckled trout. The bay system around South Padre Island offers protected waters that remain comfortable and fishable even when offshore conditions aren't ideal. We recommend wearing layers in November, as morning temperatures can be cool before warming up later in the day. Our vessel comfortably accommodates small groups and provides stable fishing platforms ideal for drift fishing techniques. All fishing equipment is provided, though clients are welcome to bring their favorite personal gear. Booking in advance is recommended, especially during popular fall fishing periods when the speckled trout action is at its peak.