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Caught a Spotted Weakfish Inshore in South Padre
Spotted Weakfish in South Padre Island
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Trip lead by the Captain
Steven Hillary
- Specializing in Family & Children Fishing Trips
Summary
Captain Steven Hillary of Today We Fish Charter and Adventures on Thursday June delivered an outstanding bay fishing experience targeting Spotted Weakfish in South Padre Island's productive inshore waters. This 5-hour morning charter combines live bait fishing and light tackle techniques to connect anglers with the area's abundant speckled trout and redfish populations. The guided fishing trip includes all necessary gear and local expertise, making it perfect for both seasoned anglers and newcomers looking to experience South Padre's renowned coastal fishing. With partly cloudy conditions and optimal morning bite windows, these charters consistently produce quality catches in the 15-16 inch range while showcasing the diverse gamefish opportunities that make South Padre Island a premier Gulf Coast fishing destination.
Guided Fishing Trip with Captain Steven Hillary – Rates & Booking
Captain Steven Hillary of Today We Fish Charter and Adventures on Thursday June offers comprehensive bay fishing charters targeting South Padre Island's productive inshore waters. The 5-hour morning trips include all tackle, live bait, and local expertise needed to connect with speckled trout, redfish, and spotted weakfish. Licensed guide service with safety equipment provided, plus detailed instruction on light tackle and surf fishing techniques. Contact directly for current rates and availability—early morning departures maximize your chances during peak feeding times.
Highlights of
This South Padre Island fishing experience showcases the area's diverse inshore gamefish population through proven techniques like live bait fishing and light tackle drift fishing. The morning charter timing takes advantage of optimal feeding windows when speckled trout and redfish are most active in the bay systems.
Captain Steven's local knowledge of South Padre's structure and seasonal patterns consistently puts anglers on fish, with recent trips producing spotted weakfish in the 15-inch range and speckled trout averaging 16 inches. The combination of surf fishing access and protected bay waters offers variety regardless of weather conditions.
Local Species Insights: Spotted Weakfish
Spotted Weakfish thrive in South Padre Island's nearshore and coastal river systems, where they feed aggressively on shrimp, small crabs, and baitfish. These members of the drum family are perfectly adapted to the area's brackish water transitions and grass flats. June fishing finds them actively feeding during morning hours, making them ideal targets for light tackle techniques. Their distinctive spotted pattern and strong initial runs provide exciting action for anglers, while their excellent table fare makes them a prized catch in Texas coastal waters.
Plan Your Guided Fishing Trip Day
Your 5-hour morning charter includes all fishing gear, live bait, and tackle needed for targeting multiple species in South Padre's bay systems. The boat accommodates small groups comfortably with safety equipment and local navigation expertise provided. Early 6:30 AM departures maximize fishing time during peak activity periods, with flexible techniques ranging from surf fishing to light tackle drift fishing based on conditions and fish location.
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