South Padre Island Fishing Report — Week of November 12, 2026: Flounder Run, Redfish, Trout

Updated: Thursday, November 12, 2026 · Next update: Thursday, November 19, 2026

This South Padre Island fishing report is a seasonal outlook for the week of November 12, shaped by seasonal migration and the forecast rather than verified dock counts. Mid-November is traditionally a strong period for the fall flounder run through Brazos Santiago Pass, and a series of cold fronts across the Gulf Coast this week should keep fish moving toward the Gulf. Redfish and speckled trout in the Lower Laguna Madre typically settle into deeper potholes and channels during cool mornings.

What’s Hitting

Flounder are the seasonal highlight, migrating through the channels toward Brazos Santiago Pass and the jetties, with the best movement often occurring after fronts. Redfish remain on the Lower Laguna Madre flats and along spoil islands, feeding best when water warms. Speckled trout move into deeper potholes and the edges of the Intracoastal Waterway. Black drum and sheepshead are gathering around the jetties and the Queen Isabella Causeway pilings. Pompano can be found in the surf on calmer days.

Where to Find Them

Brazos Santiago Pass and the South Padre Island jetties concentrate migrating flounder, drum and sheepshead. The Queen Isabella Causeway pilings provide structure for drum and sheepshead. The flats near the spoil islands and the edges of the Intracoastal Waterway hold redfish and trout. The surf along the island provides access to pompano and whiting on calmer days.

Tides & Conditions

Wind is the main factor in the Laguna Madre, where a north wind can push water off the flats and concentrate fish in channels. The cooler weather behind fronts tends to clear the water. Expect calm, cooler mornings after the front, followed by a return to southeast wind. Monitor forecasts for a storm system expected to move out of Texas late Sunday into Monday.

Tackle & Tactics

For flounder, use mud minnows, finger mullet or soft plastics on jig heads dragged slowly along the bottom near pass edges and drop-offs. Redfish respond to gold spoons, soft plastics or cut bait on the flats. Trout take soft plastics or suspending baits worked slowly. For drum and sheepshead, use shrimp or crab on bottom rigs near pilings. Adjust weights to stay in contact with the bottom in strong current.

Local Intel This Week

Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island provides access to the jetties and Brazos Santiago Pass. The Queen Isabella Causeway area offers bank fishing at the old causeway fishing piers. Port Isabel and South Padre Island have public boat ramps for the Laguna Madre. Andy Bowie Park offers bay access. Check current state and federal regulations and seasons before keeping fish. Watch for strong currents in the pass.

This Week’s Tip

Work the bottom along the jetty edges where they meet the sand, especially on the falling tide after a front. Flounder often wait there, so slow down and keep the bait on the bottom.