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 Tuesday June offers comprehensive 5-hour bay fishing trips targeting spotted weakfish and other inshore species. These guided fishing trips include all tackle, bait, and fishing licenses, with morning departures providing optimal fishing conditions. Captain Steven's local knowledge of South Padre Island's productive bay systems ensures consistent action using light tackle, jigging, and drift fishing techniques. Book online for current rates and availability, with trips accommodating both experienced anglers and beginners looking to experience the excellent spotted weakfish fishing that South Padre Island is known for.

Highlights of Bay Fishing Adventure

This 5-hour morning bay fishing trip showcased the exceptional spotted weakfish action available in South Padre Island's productive inshore waters. The combination of partly cloudy skies and calm water conditions created perfect fishing weather, allowing for effective presentation of baits using multiple techniques. Captain Steven's expertise in reading water conditions and fish behavior resulted in consistent hookups throughout the trip, with spotted weakfish showing aggressive feeding patterns that kept rods bending from start to finish.

The variety of fishing techniques employed—including jigging, light tackle fishing, and drift fishing—allowed the crew to effectively cover different areas of the water column and adapt to changing fish behavior. This versatile approach is what separates experienced guides like Captain Steven from typical fishing trips, ensuring productive action regardless of specific conditions encountered on any given day.

Local Species Insights: Spotted Weakfish

Spotted weakfish thrive in South Padre Island's bay systems, where they feed aggressively on shrimp, small crabs, and baitfish in the shallow grass flats and deeper channel edges. These hard-fighting gamefish are known for their distinctive spotted pattern and their ability to make strong runs when hooked on light tackle. During June, spotted weakfish are particularly active in the early morning hours, making dawn and morning trips highly productive for anglers targeting this species. The fish respond well to both live bait and artificial lures, with jigging and drift fishing proving especially effective in the varied bottom structure found throughout South Padre Island's extensive bay system.

Plan Your Guided Fishing Trip Day

Your 5-hour bay fishing adventure begins with an early morning departure, taking advantage of the cooler temperatures and active fish feeding periods that make dawn fishing so productive. Captain Steven provides all necessary fishing equipment, including light tackle rods, reels, bait, and tackle, ensuring you're properly equipped for the spotted weakfish and other inshore species commonly encountered. The charter boat is equipped for comfortable bay fishing, with adequate seating and storage for your catch. Trips typically accommodate small groups, allowing for personalized instruction and plenty of fishing time for each angler aboard.