Surf Fishing Padre Island — Reds in the First Gut
Bull redfish feeding in the first and second guts along Padre Island National Seashore. Cut bait and fresh dead shrimp producing.
Current Conditions
- Water temp
- 73°F
- Moon
- Third Quarter
- Tide / flow
- Rising tide pushing fish closer to shore
- Weather
- Sunny, SE wind 15-20 mph, 82°F
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What's Biting
Red Drum
Cut mullet on circle hooks
Whiting
Fishbites on double rigs
Jack Crevalle
Large topwater plugs
What's Next
Excellent surf fishing conditions this week. Wade into the first gut and cast cut bait into the second for best results. Jack crevalle are smashing bait schools at first light.
Context
Padre Island National Seashore offers 60 miles of undeveloped beach — some of the best surf fishing in America.
This report is synthesized by Hooked Fisherman from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Source names are cited inline where they appear. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.