South Padre Island Spotted Weakfish Fishing Guide

Fishing Charter with Steven Hillary – Rates & Booking

Captain Steven Hillary of Today We Fish Charter and Adventures offers Wednesday May fishing trips targeting South Padre Island's productive inshore waters. Our 5 Hour (PM) Bay Fishing Trip is ideal for anglers of all experience levels looking to catch Spotted Weakfish and other inshore species. We provide all the necessary fishing gear, tackle, and bait so you can focus on enjoying the experience. Our light tackle approach keeps the action exciting and engaging, even for those new to this style of fishing.

Our charters depart from our convenient South Padre Island launch point, and we'll take care of all the details so you can focus on the fishing. We maintain smaller group sizes to ensure everyone gets personalized attention and plenty of fishing opportunities. Whether you're visiting the island or a local looking for some quality time on the water, our experienced guide service will put you on the fish and make sure you have a great time.

Highlights of 5 Hour (PM) Bay Fishing Trip

Our afternoon bay fishing trips offer the perfect blend of action and relaxation on South Padre Island's scenic waters. May brings ideal conditions for targeting Spotted Weakfish, with the warming waters attracting these popular gamefish to our local bays and flats. We'll use proven techniques including drifting and jigging to locate and catch these hard-fighting fish.

Even with cloudy skies, the calm conditions and good water clarity on our recent trips have resulted in consistent action. The light tackle experience keeps things exciting, as even modest-sized fish put up an impressive fight. Both novice and experienced anglers will appreciate the steady action and variety of techniques we employ throughout the trip.

Local Species Insights: Spotted Weakfish

The Spotted Weakfish (Cynoscion nebulosus), also called Spotted Seatrout, is one of South Padre Island's most popular gamefish. These inshore predators are known for their distinctive dark spots and silvery coloration. They typically range from 12 to 20 inches in our local waters, though trophy specimens reaching 30+ inches are occasionally caught.

May is an excellent time to target Spotted Weakfish in our area as warming water temperatures trigger more aggressive feeding patterns. They prefer moderate depths around structure, grass beds, and channel edges. Our jigging techniques are especially effective, allowing us to work different depths until we locate active schools. The fight on light tackle is remarkable - these fish make strong runs and head-shaking leaps that make for memorable battles even at modest sizes.

Plan Your Fishing Charter Day

For your South Padre Island fishing trip, we recommend bringing sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), a light jacket in case of changing weather, and a camera to document your catch. Our boat comfortably accommodates small groups with all necessary safety equipment on board. We'll provide quality rods, reels, tackle, bait, and fishing license coverage for the trip.

Our 5-hour afternoon trips typically begin around 1:00 PM, giving you plenty of time to enjoy morning activities before joining us on the water. We'll return around sunset, often the most beautiful time on South Padre Island waters. The relatively calm bay waters make this trip suitable for most people, including families with older children and those who may be concerned about seasickness on offshore trips.