Caught a Spotted Weakfish Bay Fishing in South

Guided Fishing Trip with Captain Steven Hillary – Rates & Booking

Captain Steven Hillary of Today We Fish Charter and Adventures on Sunday June offers comprehensive bay fishing charters departing from South Padre Island. Our 5-hour morning trips include all tackle, bait, and fishing licenses with rates starting for up to 6 guests. We specialize in drift fishing, live bait techniques, and artificial lure fishing to target the area's abundant redfish, speckled trout, and spotted weakfish populations. Book online or call direct to secure your preferred date and experience the Gulf Coast's premier inshore fishing with a licensed local guide.

Highlights of Bay Fishing Charter

Our recent Sunday June charter showcased exactly why South Padre Island ranks among Texas's top fishing destinations. Working the productive bay waters, we employed multiple techniques including drift fishing over structure, live bait presentations, and artificial lure fishing to consistently find active fish. The crew landed several quality spotted weakfish with our largest measuring 23 inches, plus solid redfish and speckled trout throughout the morning session.

The partly cloudy conditions with possible afternoon storms created ideal fishing weather as overcast skies kept fish active in the shallows. Captain Steven's local knowledge of seasonal patterns and productive areas ensures our charters consistently produce results regardless of experience level.

Local Species Insights: Spotted Weakfish

Spotted weakfish thrive in South Padre Island's nearshore and bay environments, particularly around grass flats, oyster reefs, and channel edges where they ambush shrimp and small baitfish. These members of the drum family are most active during moving tides and low-light periods, making early morning charters highly productive. June represents peak season as water temperatures reach optimal ranges and baitfish concentrations draw feeding schools into the bays. The 23-inch specimen we landed demonstrates the quality fish available in these waters, with spotted weakfish commonly reaching 15-25 inches and providing excellent table fare with their mild, flaky white meat.

Plan Your Guided Fishing Trip Day

Our bay fishing charters depart early morning from South Padre Island marina facilities with all necessary equipment provided including rods, reels, tackle, bait, and fishing licenses. The boat accommodates up to 6 guests comfortably with ample deck space, fish boxes, and safety equipment meeting all Coast Guard requirements. We typically fish 3-5 different areas depending on conditions, focusing on productive structure like oyster reefs, grass beds, and channel drop-offs where spotted weakfish, redfish, and speckled trout concentrate. Captain Steven provides hands-on instruction for beginners while experienced anglers appreciate his knowledge of advanced techniques and seasonal patterns.