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
Sunday, December 6, 2026|26.078Β°N, 97.170Β°W Β· NOAA 8779724
| βΌ Low | 6:59 AM | -0.23 ft |
| β² High | 4:45 PM | 1.63 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.86 ft
Waning Crescent
5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sun | π | β² 7:02 AM βΌ 5:37 PM | 6:59 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 4:45 PM β² 1.6 ft | 80high | |||
| 7 Mon | π | β² 7:03 AM βΌ 5:37 PM | 7:37 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 5:35 PM β² 1.6 ft | 81high | |||
| 8 Tue | π | β² 7:03 AM βΌ 5:37 PM | 8:15 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 6:24 PM β² 1.6 ft | 81high | |||
| 9 Wed | π | β² 7:04 AM βΌ 5:37 PM | 8:53 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 7:15 PM β² 1.6 ft | 79high | |||
| 10 Thu | π | β² 7:05 AM βΌ 5:37 PM | 9:30 AM βΌ -0.3 ft | 8:04 PM β² 1.6 ft | 77high | |||
| 11 Fri | π | β² 7:05 AM βΌ 5:38 PM | 10:05 AM βΌ -0.2 ft | 8:45 PM β² 1.6 ft | 74high | |||
| 12 Sat | π | β² 7:06 AM βΌ 5:38 PM | 10:38 AM βΌ -0.1 ft | 9:12 PM β² 1.6 ft | 70high |
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 11:55 PM Β· Port Isabel (1 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (10 mi)
Wind
28mph
From NNW (348Β°)
Gusts 34 mph
Measured at Port Isabel
Temperature
71Β°F
Humidity
43%
Dew point 45Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.04 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Port Isabel, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
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
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 17, 12:00 AM (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