South Padre Β· Lower Laguna Madre
- Speckled trout
- Black drum
Big trout at night, black drum by day; slower under the full moon.
- Conditions
- Full moon slowed the day bite
Capt. Gus M. Β· Captain Experiences β
Tuesday, November 24, 2026|26.078Β°N, 97.170Β°W Β· NOAA 8779724
| βΌ Low | 8:03 AM | -0.49 ft |
| β² High | 5:54 PM | 1.95 ft |
Tidal range today: 2.44 ft
Full Moon
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sun | π | β² 6:52 AM βΌ 5:37 PM | 6:41 AM βΌ 0.0 ft | 3:45 PM β² 1.7 ft | 79high | |||
| 23 Mon | π | β² 6:53 AM βΌ 5:37 PM | 7:18 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 4:49 PM β² 1.9 ft | 90very high | |||
| 24 Tue | π | β² 6:53 AM βΌ 5:36 PM | 8:03 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 5:54 PM β² 2.0 ft | 97very high | |||
| 25 Wed | π | β² 6:54 AM βΌ 5:36 PM | 8:52 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 7:01 PM β² 2.0 ft | 99very high | |||
| 26 Thu | π | β² 6:55 AM βΌ 5:36 PM | 9:44 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 8:08 PM β² 2.0 ft | 99very high | |||
| 27 Fri | π | β² 6:56 AM βΌ 5:36 PM | 10:39 AM βΌ -0.5 ft | 9:07 PM β² 1.9 ft | 96very high | |||
| 28 Sat | π | β² 6:56 AM βΌ 5:36 PM | 11:35 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 9:49 PM β² 1.8 ft | 89high |
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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Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
Observed 10:15 PM Β· Port Isabel (2 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (10 mi)
Wind
22mph
From NNW (337Β°)
Gusts 33 mph
Measured at Port Isabel
Temperature
71Β°F
High 76Β° Β· Low 70Β° so far today
Humidity
46%
Dew point 48Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.09 in over 3 hours Β· changing fast
reading 3 hours ago
South Padre Β· Lower Laguna Madre
Big trout at night, black drum by day; slower under the full moon.
Capt. Gus M. Β· Captain Experiences β
South Padre Β· Offshore out of Port Isabel
Snapper, black grouper, cobia and kings, with blue water close to the beach.
Ruben G. Β· Captain Experiences β
South Padre Β· ICW and flats
Barometer at Port Isabel, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Trout, reds, flounder and a few snook on artificials, with lots of black drum along the ICW. Live shrimp hard to find.
Russell R., RR Hi Way Baitstand Β· Captain Experiences β
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 16, 11:00 PM (run 21z 2026-10-16 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