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Rio Grande Fishing Report: Mullet Runs, Reds, and More
Published 6 months ago
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Artificial Lure here, bringing your up-to-the-minute fishing report for October 26th, 2025, straight out of Rio Grande, Texas, and the salty stretch toward South Padre Island.
First light hit at 7:36 a.m. today and we’ll lose it at 6:58 p.m. Expect a cool autumn start with a high around 77, low humidity, and a faint north breeze blowing ten or so knots—perfect for that fall bite window. We’re riding a waxing crescent moon, and the tide’s moving: low water at 10:24 a.m. (0.1 ft) and a strong push to high at 7:40 p.m. (1.54 ft), giving you prime movement toward dusk. According to Fishing Reminder, that evening flood should line up with a solid major feeding time.
Anglers up and down the Lower Laguna and Rio Grande flats are riding the benefits of mullet runs pushing right along the beachfront. Bull redfish are chewing heavy at the jetties and surf, with live mullet or cut shad on the bottom doing the heavy lifting. If artificials are your game, gold spoons and finger-mullet–profile swimbaits should be tied on—keep ‘em moving fast, and when you feel a bump, give it a half-second pause to nail that hookset.
On the bay side, speckled trout are slashing topwaters early (those brighter bone or chartreuse colors are reliable), especially when tossed over grass flats in the clearer water. By midmorning, switch to soft plastics like a white or new penny Gulp jerk shad, or shrimp below a popping cork if the bite slows.
Down in the cuts and sandy pockets, flounder are stacking up ahead of their migration. The bites have been steady for folks bouncing soft plastics or drifting live mud minnows and mullet strips near the bottom edges.
There’s been talk around Fisherman’s Wharf and the South Jetty of Spanish mackerel blitzing bait balls when the wind isn’t howling, so keep a silver spoon or a flashy Gotcha plug handy for some light-tackle action. The occasional snook is also being pulled from tight structure on live piggy perch or twitch baits.
If you prefer sweet water, keep an eye on the Rio Grande proper—recent entries in the Texas Parks & Wildlife private water records show catches of Rio Grande cichlid on small crawfish imitations and worms. Bluegill and sunfish are hitting little spinners and beadhead nymphs in the slower runs.
Hot spots to put on your radar: the South Jetty at Isla Blanca is hopping right now for reds, especially on that rising tide near sunset. For trout and flounder, the grass flats off South Bay are top-notch, especially if you wade out early. Boca Chica Beach, just east, has been reliable for both surf reds and the odd snook when the surf’s green.
Last local tip—match your lure size to the bait. Mullet are big and fat right now, so don’t be shy to size up. If the water muddies, toss something bold, or swap to a live option.
That’s the scoop for today out of the Lower Rio Grande and salt. Thank y’all for tuning in to your daily fishing report, and don’t forget to subscribe for the latest bites, conditions, and secrets only the locals know.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.
First light hit at 7:36 a.m. today and we’ll lose it at 6:58 p.m. Expect a cool autumn start with a high around 77, low humidity, and a faint north breeze blowing ten or so knots—perfect for that fall bite window. We’re riding a waxing crescent moon, and the tide’s moving: low water at 10:24 a.m. (0.1 ft) and a strong push to high at 7:40 p.m. (1.54 ft), giving you prime movement toward dusk. According to Fishing Reminder, that evening flood should line up with a solid major feeding time.
Anglers up and down the Lower Laguna and Rio Grande flats are riding the benefits of mullet runs pushing right along the beachfront. Bull redfish are chewing heavy at the jetties and surf, with live mullet or cut shad on the bottom doing the heavy lifting. If artificials are your game, gold spoons and finger-mullet–profile swimbaits should be tied on—keep ‘em moving fast, and when you feel a bump, give it a half-second pause to nail that hookset.
On the bay side, speckled trout are slashing topwaters early (those brighter bone or chartreuse colors are reliable), especially when tossed over grass flats in the clearer water. By midmorning, switch to soft plastics like a white or new penny Gulp jerk shad, or shrimp below a popping cork if the bite slows.
Down in the cuts and sandy pockets, flounder are stacking up ahead of their migration. The bites have been steady for folks bouncing soft plastics or drifting live mud minnows and mullet strips near the bottom edges.
There’s been talk around Fisherman’s Wharf and the South Jetty of Spanish mackerel blitzing bait balls when the wind isn’t howling, so keep a silver spoon or a flashy Gotcha plug handy for some light-tackle action. The occasional snook is also being pulled from tight structure on live piggy perch or twitch baits.
If you prefer sweet water, keep an eye on the Rio Grande proper—recent entries in the Texas Parks & Wildlife private water records show catches of Rio Grande cichlid on small crawfish imitations and worms. Bluegill and sunfish are hitting little spinners and beadhead nymphs in the slower runs.
Hot spots to put on your radar: the South Jetty at Isla Blanca is hopping right now for reds, especially on that rising tide near sunset. For trout and flounder, the grass flats off South Bay are top-notch, especially if you wade out early. Boca Chica Beach, just east, has been reliable for both surf reds and the odd snook when the surf’s green.
Last local tip—match your lure size to the bait. Mullet are big and fat right now, so don’t be shy to size up. If the water muddies, toss something bold, or swap to a live option.
That’s the scoop for today out of the Lower Rio Grande and salt. Thank y’all for tuning in to your daily fishing report, and don’t forget to subscribe for the latest bites, conditions, and secrets only the locals know.
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.