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
Monday, September 20, 2027|26.002Β°N, 97.299Β°W Β· NOAA 8779911
| βΌ Low | 1:19 PM | 0.31 ft |
Waning Gibbous
78% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sun | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 7:29 PM | 12:21 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 11:00 PM β² 1.8 ft | 77high | |||
| 20 Mon | π | β² 7:16 AM βΌ 7:27 PM | 1:19 PM βΌ 0.3 ft | 84high | ||||
| 21 Tue | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 7:26 PM | 12:13 AM β² 1.9 ft | 2:18 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 93very high | |||
| 22 Wed | π | β² 7:17 AM βΌ 7:25 PM | 1:05 AM β² 2.0 ft | 3:18 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 98very high | |||
| 23 Thu | π | β² 7:18 AM βΌ 7:24 PM | 1:59 AM β² 2.0 ft | 4:26 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 99very high | |||
| 24 Fri | π | β² 7:18 AM βΌ 7:23 PM | 2:57 AM β² 2.0 ft | 5:38 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 99very high | |||
| 25 Sat | π | β² 7:18 AM βΌ 7:22 PM | 3:42 AM β² 2.0 ft | 6:42 PM βΌ 0.2 ft | 95very 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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Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
Cloud cover 44% Β· Feels like 79Β°F
Observed 10:05 AM Β· Port Isabel (7 mi) Β· sky & visibility from BROWNSVILLE INTL (10 mi)
Wind
8mph
From N (357Β°)
Gusts 11 mph
Measured at Port Isabel
Temperature
75Β°F
High 79Β° Β· Low 68Β° so far today
Humidity
61%
Dew point 64Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.02 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 19, 11:00 AM (run 09z 2026-10-19 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