Corpus Christi Β· 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) Β· FishingBooker β
Thursday, December 24, 2026|27.883Β°N, 97.343Β°W Β· NOAA 8775131
| β² High | 1:20 AM | 0.92 ft |
| βΌ Low | 2:07 PM | -0.37 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.28 ft
Full Moon
99% illuminated
Very good
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 | π | β² 7:15 AM βΌ 5:38 PM | 10:52 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 10:54 PM β² 0.8 ft | 80high | |||
| 21 Mon | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 5:38 PM | 11:35 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 11:29 PM β² 0.8 ft | 91very high | |||
| 22 Tue | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 5:39 PM | 12:24 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 94very high | ||||
| 23 Wed | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:39 PM | 12:22 AM β² 0.9 ft | 1:15 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 98very high | |||
| 24 Thu | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 5:40 PM | 1:20 AM β² 0.9 ft | 2:07 PM βΌ -0.4 ft | 98very high | |||
| 25 Fri | π | β² 7:18 AM βΌ 5:41 PM | 2:16 AM β² 0.9 ft | 2:58 PM βΌ -0.3 ft | 97very high | |||
| 26 Sat | π | β² 7:18 AM βΌ 5:41 PM | 3:00 AM β² 0.8 ft | 3:47 PM βΌ -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 Β· 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) Β· FishingBooker β
Corpus Christi Β· 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. Β· Captain Experiences β
Corpus Christi Β· Corpus Christi Bay
Good bite on drum and reds.
Shayne M. Β· Captain Experiences β
Observed 3:15 AM Β· La Quinta Channel North (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ARANSAS/MUSTANG BEACH ARPT (12 mi)
Wind
17mph
From N (355Β°)
Gusts 26 mph
Measured at La Quinta Channel North
Temperature
60Β°F
High 65Β° Β· Low 62Β° so far today
Humidity
49%
Dew point 42Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
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Barometer at La Quinta Channel North, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Salinity (PSU β 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 Β· 48 hours