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Halloween Offshore Bite on the Texas Coast - Reds, Trout, and More
Published 6 months ago
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Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest from Rio Grande, Texas—Halloween morning 2025, and conditions are shaping up for a classic autumn bite. Locals woke to a mild pre-dawn with a cool breeze rolling off the water. According to the National Weather Service, you can expect mostly clear skies today, highs around 81°F, and light winds up to 8 mph from the north. Sunrise hit at 7:36 AM, with sunset set for 6:47 PM—plenty of daylight to chase Texas trophies.
For the tides, South Padre Island predictions show a high tide at 12:57 AM and a low at 5:00 PM. Moving water will peak toward sunset, so expect fish activity to ramp up after mid-afternoon and again near sundown.
Fish are hungry; October is primetime down here. The mullet run is still pushing bait along the surf, and you’ll see that reflected in the action. Bull redfish are cruising the jetties and first gut, with reports of several catches this past week—most running in the mid 20-inch range, and a couple pushing 32 inches. Speckled trout are thick on the flats of the lower Laguna Madre, particularly in clear/pothole water in the mornings: most anglers get limits of trout with plenty in the 16 to 20-inch slot.
Flounder are on the move, hanging close to edges and cuts before their migration. Several boats have brought in limits, and a few shore anglers are catching solid slabs between 15 and 20 inches near sandy drop-offs. Don’t overlook the Rio Grande cichlid; according to Louisiana Sportsman, they’ll hit almost anything and are being caught on nearshore brush and structure, especially by kids.
Bait and lure selection is key. For redfish, nothing beats cut mullet on the bottom or gold spoons cast with a slow retrieve. Live shrimp are working well for trout—drifted under a popping cork or fished with soft plastics in natural colors, and topwaters like the Super Spook Jr. get smashed at first light. Flounder prefer Gulp! Swimming Mullet bounced along the bottom or live mud minnows. If the water is extra clear, stick to finger-mullet imitators—Bomber Mud Minnow and MirrOlure MirrOdine are getting solid reports from the local tackle shop.
Hot spots to hit today:
- The jetties at Boca Chica Beach: Ideal for reds and Spanish mackerel, especially on an outgoing tide.
- South Bay (Laguna Madre side): Best wade fishing for speckled trout and flounder, especially near grassy points, potholes, and channel edges.
Town Lake at Firemen’s Park in McAllen is also seeing action for family and catch-and-release anglers—mainly catfish and sunfish. Rentals and bait available on site; perfect spot for beginners.
Remember, for ages 17 and up, a valid Texas license is required except during Free Fishing Day in June, as announced by Texas Parks and Wildlife. Most importantly, handle your fish with care and respect our waters—they’re the heart of angling in the Valley.
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For the tides, South Padre Island predictions show a high tide at 12:57 AM and a low at 5:00 PM. Moving water will peak toward sunset, so expect fish activity to ramp up after mid-afternoon and again near sundown.
Fish are hungry; October is primetime down here. The mullet run is still pushing bait along the surf, and you’ll see that reflected in the action. Bull redfish are cruising the jetties and first gut, with reports of several catches this past week—most running in the mid 20-inch range, and a couple pushing 32 inches. Speckled trout are thick on the flats of the lower Laguna Madre, particularly in clear/pothole water in the mornings: most anglers get limits of trout with plenty in the 16 to 20-inch slot.
Flounder are on the move, hanging close to edges and cuts before their migration. Several boats have brought in limits, and a few shore anglers are catching solid slabs between 15 and 20 inches near sandy drop-offs. Don’t overlook the Rio Grande cichlid; according to Louisiana Sportsman, they’ll hit almost anything and are being caught on nearshore brush and structure, especially by kids.
Bait and lure selection is key. For redfish, nothing beats cut mullet on the bottom or gold spoons cast with a slow retrieve. Live shrimp are working well for trout—drifted under a popping cork or fished with soft plastics in natural colors, and topwaters like the Super Spook Jr. get smashed at first light. Flounder prefer Gulp! Swimming Mullet bounced along the bottom or live mud minnows. If the water is extra clear, stick to finger-mullet imitators—Bomber Mud Minnow and MirrOlure MirrOdine are getting solid reports from the local tackle shop.
Hot spots to hit today:
- The jetties at Boca Chica Beach: Ideal for reds and Spanish mackerel, especially on an outgoing tide.
- South Bay (Laguna Madre side): Best wade fishing for speckled trout and flounder, especially near grassy points, potholes, and channel edges.
Town Lake at Firemen’s Park in McAllen is also seeing action for family and catch-and-release anglers—mainly catfish and sunfish. Rentals and bait available on site; perfect spot for beginners.
Remember, for ages 17 and up, a valid Texas license is required except during Free Fishing Day in June, as announced by Texas Parks and Wildlife. Most importantly, handle your fish with care and respect our waters—they’re the heart of angling in the Valley.
Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to subscribe for more reports. 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