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South Padre and the Lower Laguna fishing apparel
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Fishing South Padre and the Lower Laguna
The Lower Laguna is one of only a handful of hypersaline lagoons on earth. It is shallow, bright and relentlessly sunny, and it sits far enough south that the UV index runs high into October. Salt dries on everything, including you.
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Ports and species
| No. | Port | Marker |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | South Padre Island | |
| 02 | Port Isabel | |
| 03 | Arroyo City | |
| 04 | Port Mansfield | |
| 05 | Brownsville |
| No. | Species | Marker |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Redfish | |
| 02 | Speckled trout | |
| 03 | Snook | |
| 04 | Tarpon |
20 ft, port guides
Port guides for South Padre and the Lower Laguna
Live tides and marine forecast, what is biting by month, seasons, ramps, bait shops, charters and events for each port.
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- TexasPort MansfieldPort Mansfield is a small harbor town on the Lower Laguna Madre, at the end of the road east of Raymondville, with a channel cut through Padre Island to the Gulf.Open the guide
- TexasArroyo CityArroyo City is a small string of fishing cabins along the south bank of the Arroyo Colorado, where the river meets the Lower Laguna Madre about 30 minutes northeast of Harlingen.Open the guide
- TexasPort IsabelPort Isabel sits on the mainland side of the Lower Laguna Madre at the foot of the Queen Isabella Causeway, a short run from Brazos Santiago Pass.Open the guide
- TexasSouth Padre IslandSouth Padre Island and Port Isabel sit on the Lower Laguna Madre at Brazos Santiago Pass, the southernmost pass on the Texas coast.Open the guide
- TexasBrownsvilleBrownsville anglers fish salt water by heading east on Highway 48 to the Brownsville Ship Channel, the Port of Brownsville and the south end of the Lower Laguna Madre.Open the guide
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What we would take to South Padre and the Lower Laguna
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Questions about South Padre and the Lower Laguna
Straight answers for South Padre and the Lower Laguna, from the people who make the gear.
What should I wear fishing in South Padre?
A hooded UPF 50+ long sleeve, a hat and sun gloves. UPF 50+ is the baseline, not the upgrade. Salt is hard on fabric, so a shirt that holds its rating through repeated washes is worth more here than one that tests well new.
When is the best time to fish South Padre?
Year round, with the best flats fishing from spring into early summer. Snook and tarpon show up when the water warms. Winter is mild enough that a long sleeve alone is often plenty.
What do people catch around South Padre Island?
Mostly redfish, speckled trout, snook and tarpon, depending on the season and how far out you run.
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From this water
Why the Lower Laguna eats gear
The Lower Laguna Madre is hypersaline and relentlessly sunny. Why fishing gear wears out faster around South Padre, and what survives it. August 13, 2026Read
Redfish, Texas to Florida
Where redfish live across the Gulf, how the fishery changes from the Texas flats to the Louisiana marsh, and what it means for your gear. August 13, 2026Read
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Gear up for South Padre and the Lower Laguna
UPF 50+ fishing shirts, hats and gloves for the Gulf Coast. Free shipping over $100. Ships from Texas, usually within 1 to 2 business days.