Port Mansfield · Lower Laguna Madre (Arroyo City)
- Mangrove snapper
- Speckled trout
- Pompano
Mangrove snapper, trout and pompano on live bait.
- Bait
- Live bait
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Thursday, December 17, 2026|26.564°N, 97.276°W · NOAA 8778485
| ▼ Low | 4:02 AM | 0.52 ft |
| ▲ High | 9:30 AM | 0.73 ft |
| ▼ Low | 1:23 PM | 0.65 ft |
| ▲ High | 8:29 PM | 1.02 ft |
Tidal range today: 0.49 ft
First Quarter
55% illuminated
Low
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sun | 🌒 | ▲ 7:08 AM ▼ 5:38 PM | 10:51 AM ▼ -0.2 ft | 8:56 PM ▲ 1.4 ft | 67average | |||
| 14 Mon | 🌒 | ▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 5:38 PM | 11:29 AM ▼ -0.0 ft | 9:04 PM ▲ 1.3 ft | 61average | |||
| 15 Tue | 🌒 | ▲ 7:09 AM ▼ 5:38 PM | 12:05 PM ▼ 0.1 ft | 8:50 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 52average | |||
| 16 Wed | 🌓 | ▲ 7:10 AM ▼ 5:39 PM | 12:40 PM ▼ 0.4 ft | 8:32 PM ▲ 1.1 ft | 41low | |||
| 17 Thu | 🌓 | ▲ 7:10 AM ▼ 5:39 PM | 4:02 AM ▼ 0.5 ft | 9:30 AM ▲ 0.7 ft | 1:23 PM ▼ 0.6 ft | 8:29 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 41low | |
| 18 Fri | 🌔 | ▲ 7:11 AM ▼ 5:40 PM | 4:05 AM ▼ 0.2 ft | 12:19 PM ▲ 0.9 ft | 3:30 PM ▼ 0.9 ft | 8:28 PM ▲ 1.0 ft | 49average | |
| 19 Sat | 🌔 | ▲ 7:12 AM ▼ 5:40 PM | 4:29 AM ▼ -0.1 ft | 1:59 PM ▲ 1.2 ft | 64average |
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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Observed 2:20 AM · NDBC PMNT2 (9 mi) · sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (28 mi)
Wind
23mph
From NNW (330°)
Gusts 30 mph
Temperature
65°F
High 68° · Low 64° so far today
Humidity
42%
Dew point 41°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Port Mansfield · Lower Laguna Madre (Arroyo City)
Mangrove snapper, trout and pompano on live bait.
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Port Mansfield · Lower Laguna Madre (Arroyo City)
Reds and trout on the drift.
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Port Mansfield · Lower Laguna Madre (Arroyo City)
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Fishing conditions now
Steady pressure. Expect normal activity.
More reds and trout.
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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 3:00 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