Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi-area bays
- Black drum
- Redfish
Crew had a limit of black drum boated by mid-morning, with some redfish mixed in.
Hondo's Guide Service (Capt. Alejandro Perez) · FishingBooker ↗
Tuesday, December 22, 2026|27.883°N, 97.343°W · NOAA 8775131
| ▼ Low | 12:24 PM | -0.32 ft |
Waxing Gibbous
97% illuminated
Average
Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.
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| Day | Moon | Sun | 1st tide | 2nd tide | 3rd tide | 4th tide | Coefficient | Solunar activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sun | 🌔 | ▲ 7:15 AM ▼ 5:38 PM | 10:52 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 10:54 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 80high | |||
| 21 Mon | 🌔 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:38 PM | 11:35 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 11:29 PM ▲ 0.8 ft | 91very high | |||
| 22 Tue | 🌔 | ▲ 7:16 AM ▼ 5:39 PM | 12:24 PM ▼ -0.3 ft | 94very high | ||||
| 23 Wed | 🌕 | ▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 5:39 PM | 12:22 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 1:15 PM ▼ -0.4 ft | 98very high | |||
| 24 Thu | 🌕 | ▲ 7:17 AM ▼ 5:40 PM | 1:20 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 2:07 PM ▼ -0.4 ft | 98very high | |||
| 25 Fri | 🌖 | ▲ 7:18 AM ▼ 5:41 PM | 2:16 AM ▲ 0.9 ft | 2:58 PM ▼ -0.3 ft | 97very high | |||
| 26 Sat | 🌖 | ▲ 7:18 AM ▼ 5:41 PM | 3:00 AM ▲ 0.8 ft | 3:47 PM ▼ -0.2 ft | 91very high |
Coefficient compares each day's tidal swing with this station's weak and strong tides over the surrounding month (about 45 = weak, 95 = strong). Bigger swings move more water and bait.
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Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi-area bays
Crew had a limit of black drum boated by mid-morning, with some redfish mixed in.
Hondo's Guide Service (Capt. Alejandro Perez) · FishingBooker ↗
Corpus Christi · Upper Laguna Madre and passes
Schooling reds in the passes, trout in heavy grass near deep water, and a late bite along the King Ranch shoreline for limits.
Kevin G. · Captain Experiences ↗
Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi Bay
Good bite on drum and reds.
Shayne M. · Captain Experiences ↗
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 4:00 AM (run 03z 2026-10-17 UTC). Arrow length shows current speed. Labeled dots are measured sensor readings; open circles are model forecast points (click one to see its forecast below).
No salinity sensors near this station reported in the past week.
Model: NOAA Northern Gulf Operational Forecast System (NGOFS2). Sensors: Texas Water Development Board. Imagery: USDA/USGS The National Map.
NOAA NGOFS2 model · 48 hours
Cloud cover 0%
Observed 3:35 AM · La Quinta Channel North (1 mi) · sky & visibility from PORT ARANSAS/MUSTANG BEACH ARPT (12 mi)
Wind
19mph
From N (353°)
Gusts 28 mph
Measured at La Quinta Channel North
Temperature
60°F
High 65° · Low 62° so far today
Humidity
49%
Dew point 42°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at La Quinta Channel North, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.