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The Original BAIT - Bay Anglers Invitational Tourn - Fishing Game Plan (Best Spots, Times & Strategy)
Tournament Game Plan
The Original BAIT - Bay Anglers Invitational Tourn
Arroyo City, TX β’ Oct 17, 2026
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Tide predictions: NOAA CO-OPS β’ Weather forecast: Open-Meteo
Every tournament day is different.
Tournament success starts with today's conditions β not yesterday's. This personalized Tournament Game Plan analyzes today's tide, wind, solunar activity, tournament hours, local fishing structure, and target species to recommend where to start, when to move, and how to maximize your time on the water.
β¬οΈ Scroll down for today's Best Starting Spot and Suggested Tournament Rotation.
β Best Starting Spot
Holly Beach Flats
geo: 26.174,-97.276
Score: 74/100
— Approx.
13.0 nm from launch
Why This Spot Is Ranked #1 Today:
Structures:
drain, shoreline, flats, other
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Best tide:
incoming |
Species:
redfish, trout
Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)
Notes:
West-side Lower Laguna Madre shallow grass-flat system. Strong redfish habitat with trout along deeper edges.
West-side Lower Laguna Madre shallow grass-flat system. Strong redfish habitat with trout along deeper edges.
π Suggested Tournament Rotation
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Holly Beach Flats
(geo = 26.174,-97.276)
Why ranked here today:— Approx. 6:00 AM β 8:00 AM
- β NE wind is favorable for this spot.
- β Good match for target species: redfish.
- β Longer run, but conditions still support the spot.
Score: 74/100 — ~ 13.0 nm from launch
Structures: drain, shoreline, flats, other | Best tide: incoming | Species: redfish, trout -
Mexiquita Flats
(geo = 26.0859,-97.2559)
Why ranked here today:— Approx. 8:00 AM β 10:00 AM
- β NE wind is favorable for this spot.
- β Good match for target species: redfish, flounder.
- β Longer run, but conditions still support the spot.
Score: 58/100 — ~ 17.8 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, flats | Best tide: either | Species: redfish, trout, flounder -
South Padre Jetties - Bay Side
(geo = 26.067,-97.157)
Why ranked here today:— Approx. 10:00 AM β 12:00 PM
- β NE wind is favorable for this spot.
- β Good match for target species: redfish, flounder.
- β Longer run, but conditions still support the spot.
Score: 53/100 — ~ 22.1 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, reef, channel, other | Best tide: moving | Species: redfish, trout, flounder -
Port Mansfield Jetties
(geo = 26.5549,-97.2659)
Why ranked here today:— Approx. 12:00 PM β 2:00 PM
- β NE wind is favorable for this spot.
- β Good match for target species: redfish, flounder.
- β Longer run, but conditions still support the spot.
Score: 50/100 — ~ 16.3 nm from launch
Structures: reef, channel | Best tide: either | Species: redfish, trout, flounder, other
Times are approximate based on the selected fishing window and top-ranked spots. Adjust on the water as conditions change.
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π Complete Spot Rankings
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Holly Beach Flats
geo: 26.174,-97.276
Score: 74/100 — ~ 13.0 nm from launch
Structures: drain, shoreline, flats, other | Best tide: incoming | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.174, -97.276Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
West-side Lower Laguna Madre shallow grass-flat system. Strong redfish habitat with trout along deeper edges. -
Holly Beach Flats
geo: 26.174,-97.276
Score: 74/100 — ~ 13.0 nm from launch
Structures: drain, shoreline, flats, other | Best tide: incoming | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.174, -97.276Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
West-side Lower Laguna Madre shallow grass-flat system. Strong redfish habitat with trout along deeper edges. -
Holly Beach Flats
geo: 26.174,-97.276
Score: 73/100 — ~ 13.0 nm from launch
Structures: drain, shoreline, flats, other | Best tide: incoming | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.174, -97.276Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
West-side Lower Laguna Madre shallow grass-flat system. Strong redfish habitat with trout along deeper edges. -
Holly Beach Flats
geo: 26.174,-97.276
Score: 73/100 — ~ 13.0 nm from launch
Structures: drain, shoreline, flats, other | Best tide: incoming | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.174, -97.276Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
West-side Lower Laguna Madre shallow grass-flat system. Strong redfish habitat with trout along deeper edges. -
Holly Beach Flats
geo: 26.174,-97.276
Score: 72/100 — ~ 13.0 nm from launch
Structures: drain, shoreline, flats, other | Best tide: incoming | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.174, -97.276Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
West-side Lower Laguna Madre shallow grass-flat system. Strong redfish habitat with trout along deeper edges. -
Mexiquita Flats
geo: 26.0859,-97.2559
Score: 58/100 — ~ 17.8 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, flats | Best tide: either | Winds: NE, E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout, flounder | GPS: 26.0859, -97.2559Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Shallow grass flats with numerous potholes north of the causeway. Excellent kayak and drift-fishing area. Reds tailing shallow, trout over grass edges, and flounder tucked in sand holes along transitions. -
South Padre Jetties - Bay Side
geo: 26.067,-97.157
Score: 53/100 — ~ 22.1 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, reef, channel, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout, flounder | GPS: 26.067, -97.157Notes:
Bay-side jetty and pass structure. Current and rocks concentrate redfish, trout and flounder. -
Three Islands - Laguna Vista Flats
geo: 26.101,-97.258
Score: 53/100 — ~ 17.0 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.101, -97.258Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Protected Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat complex near Laguna Vista. -
Three Islands - Laguna Vista Flats
geo: 26.101,-97.258
Score: 53/100 — ~ 17.0 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.101, -97.258Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Protected Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat complex near Laguna Vista. -
Three Islands Grass Flats
geo: 26.0989,-97.2569
Score: 52/100 — ~ 17.2 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, flats, other | Best tide: either | Winds: NE, E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.0989, -97.2569Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Spoil islands and grass flats with sand potholes. Reds roam skinny water; trout hold slightly deeper along grass lines. Great for gold spoons and paddletails under moderate wind with decent water clarity. -
South Padre Jetties - Bay Side
geo: 26.067,-97.157
Score: 52/100 — ~ 22.1 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, reef, channel, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout, flounder | GPS: 26.067, -97.157Notes:
Bay-side jetty and pass structure. Current and rocks concentrate redfish, trout and flounder. -
South Padre Jetties - Bay Side
geo: 26.067,-97.157
Score: 52/100 — ~ 22.1 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, reef, channel, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout, flounder | GPS: 26.067, -97.157Notes:
Bay-side jetty and pass structure. Current and rocks concentrate redfish, trout and flounder. -
Three Islands - Laguna Vista Flats
geo: 26.101,-97.258
Score: 52/100 — ~ 17.0 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.101, -97.258Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Protected Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat complex near Laguna Vista. -
South Padre Jetties - Bay Side
geo: 26.067,-97.157
Score: 52/100 — ~ 22.1 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, reef, channel, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout, flounder | GPS: 26.067, -97.157Notes:
Bay-side jetty and pass structure. Current and rocks concentrate redfish, trout and flounder. -
South Padre Jetties - Bay Side
geo: 26.067,-97.157
Score: 51/100 — ~ 22.1 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, reef, channel, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout, flounder | GPS: 26.067, -97.157Notes:
Bay-side jetty and pass structure. Current and rocks concentrate redfish, trout and flounder. -
Three Islands - Laguna Vista Flats
geo: 26.101,-97.258
Score: 51/100 — ~ 17.0 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.101, -97.258Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Protected Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat complex near Laguna Vista. -
Three Islands - Laguna Vista Flats
geo: 26.101,-97.258
Score: 51/100 — ~ 17.0 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.101, -97.258Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Protected Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat complex near Laguna Vista. -
Port Mansfield Jetties
geo: 26.5549,-97.2659
Score: 50/100 — ~ 16.3 nm from launch
Structures: reef, channel | Best tide: either | Winds: NE, E | Species: redfish, trout, flounder, other | GPS: 26.5549, -97.2659Notes:
Jetty rocks and deep trough at the Gulf side of Mansfield Pass. Trout and snook on cleaner incoming water; reds and flounder tight to rocks on falling tide; seasonal kings and tarpon. -
Gas Well Flats
geo: 26.0902,-97.2559
Score: 49/100 — ~ 17.6 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, flats | Best tide: either | Winds: NE, E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.0902, -97.2559Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Expansive clear grass flats with scattered sand holes. Prime sight-casting water. Reds push wakes across shallow flats; trout stage on grass transitions. Drift quietly and fan-cast paddletails or shrimp imitations. -
Convention Center Flats
geo: 26.0852,-97.2569
Score: 48/100 — ~ 17.9 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, flats | Best tide: either | Winds: NE, E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.0852, -97.2569Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Ultra-clear shallow flats behind the SPI Convention Center. Prime sight-casting for redfish and scattered trout over grass and potholes. Best on moderate tides and manageable wind when visibility is high. -
Queen Isabella Causeway Flats
geo: 26.087,-97.197
Score: 47/100 — ~ 19.7 nm from launch
Structures: channel, flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.087, -97.197Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Grass flats and channel transitions near the Queen Isabella Causeway. -
Queen Isabella Causeway Flats
geo: 26.087,-97.197
Score: 47/100 — ~ 19.7 nm from launch
Structures: channel, flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.087, -97.197Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Grass flats and channel transitions near the Queen Isabella Causeway. -
Holly Beach Shorelines
geo: 26.0923,-97.2679
Score: 46/100 — ~ 17.2 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, flats | Best tide: incoming | Winds: E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout, flounder | GPS: 26.0923, -97.2679Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Clear sand and grass shoreline with gradual drop-offs. Upper-slot reds push tight to the bank; trout hold slightly deeper; flounder along the edges. Best on higher incoming tides with light to moderate southeast wind. -
Queen Isabella Causeway Flats
geo: 26.087,-97.197
Score: 46/100 — ~ 19.7 nm from launch
Structures: channel, flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.087, -97.197Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Grass flats and channel transitions near the Queen Isabella Causeway. -
Queen Isabella Causeway Flats
geo: 26.087,-97.197
Score: 46/100 — ~ 19.7 nm from launch
Structures: channel, flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.087, -97.197Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Grass flats and channel transitions near the Queen Isabella Causeway. -
Port Isabel Channel
geo: 26.078,-97.203
Score: 45/100 — ~ 19.9 nm from launch
Structures: channel, other | Best tide: incoming | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout, flounder | GPS: 26.078, -97.203Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Channel structure near Port Isabel with moving water and depth changes. Good trout and flounder habitat with redfish also possible. -
Queen Isabella Causeway Flats
geo: 26.087,-97.197
Score: 44/100 — ~ 19.7 nm from launch
Structures: channel, flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.087, -97.197Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Grass flats and channel transitions near the Queen Isabella Causeway. -
Port Isabel Channel
geo: 26.078,-97.203
Score: 43/100 — ~ 19.9 nm from launch
Structures: channel, other | Best tide: incoming | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout, flounder | GPS: 26.078, -97.203Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Channel structure near Port Isabel with moving water and depth changes. Good trout and flounder habitat with redfish also possible. -
Mexiquita Flats
geo: 26.09,-97.23
Score: 42/100 — ~ 18.5 nm from launch
Structures: flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.09, -97.23Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Broad Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat complex west of South Padre Island. Productive for redfish and trout. -
Port Isabel Channel
geo: 26.078,-97.203
Score: 42/100 — ~ 19.9 nm from launch
Structures: channel, other | Best tide: incoming | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout, flounder | GPS: 26.078, -97.203Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Channel structure near Port Isabel with moving water and depth changes. Good trout and flounder habitat with redfish also possible. -
Long Bar - South Padre Flats
geo: 26.12,-97.185
Score: 42/100 — ~ 18.8 nm from launch
Structures: flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.12, -97.185Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat and bar system with shallow-to-deeper transitions. -
Port Isabel Channel
geo: 26.078,-97.203
Score: 42/100 — ~ 19.9 nm from launch
Structures: channel, other | Best tide: incoming | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout, flounder | GPS: 26.078, -97.203Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Channel structure near Port Isabel with moving water and depth changes. Good trout and flounder habitat with redfish also possible. -
Port Isabel Channel
geo: 26.078,-97.203
Score: 42/100 — ~ 19.9 nm from launch
Structures: channel, other | Best tide: incoming | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout, flounder | GPS: 26.078, -97.203Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Channel structure near Port Isabel with moving water and depth changes. Good trout and flounder habitat with redfish also possible. -
East Cut β Port Mansfield Pass
geo: 26.5549,-97.2659
Score: 41/100 — ~ 16.3 nm from launch
Structures: channel | Best tide: incoming | Winds: NE, E, SE | Species: redfish, trout, flounder, other | GPS: 26.5549, -97.2659Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Primary Gulf pass bringing clean water into Lower Laguna Madre. Trophy trout stage on drop-offs; reds and flounder work edges on falling water; tarpon and jacks in summer. Fish current seams and ledges. -
Long Bar - South Padre Flats
geo: 26.12,-97.185
Score: 41/100 — ~ 18.8 nm from launch
Structures: flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.12, -97.185Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat and bar system with shallow-to-deeper transitions. -
Mexiquita Flats
geo: 26.09,-97.23
Score: 41/100 — ~ 18.5 nm from launch
Structures: flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.09, -97.23Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Broad Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat complex west of South Padre Island. Productive for redfish and trout. -
Mansfield Channel β Edges
geo: 26.5559,-97.2709
Score: 40/100 — ~ 16.2 nm from launch
Structures: channel | Best tide: either | Winds: NE, E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout, flounder | GPS: 26.5559, -97.2709Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Deep dredged channel with steep ledges adjacent to shallow flats. Big trout suspend along drop-offs; reds patrol edges; flounder on bottom transitions. Excellent year-round structure. -
Mexiquita Flats
geo: 26.09,-97.23
Score: 40/100 — ~ 18.5 nm from launch
Structures: flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.09, -97.23Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Broad Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat complex west of South Padre Island. Productive for redfish and trout. -
Long Bar - South Padre Flats
geo: 26.12,-97.185
Score: 40/100 — ~ 18.8 nm from launch
Structures: flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.12, -97.185Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat and bar system with shallow-to-deeper transitions. -
Mexiquita Flats
geo: 26.09,-97.23
Score: 40/100 — ~ 18.5 nm from launch
Structures: flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.09, -97.23Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Broad Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat complex west of South Padre Island. Productive for redfish and trout. -
Long Bar - South Padre Flats
geo: 26.12,-97.185
Score: 39/100 — ~ 18.8 nm from launch
Structures: flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.12, -97.185Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat and bar system with shallow-to-deeper transitions. -
Mexiquita Flats
geo: 26.09,-97.23
Score: 39/100 — ~ 18.5 nm from launch
Structures: flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.09, -97.23Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Broad Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat complex west of South Padre Island. Productive for redfish and trout. -
Long Bar - South Padre Flats
geo: 26.12,-97.185
Score: 39/100 — ~ 18.8 nm from launch
Structures: flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.12, -97.185Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat and bar system with shallow-to-deeper transitions. -
Airport Cove / Airport Flats
geo: 26.0989,-97.2569
Score: 38/100 — ~ 17.2 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats | Best tide: incoming | Winds: E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.0989, -97.2569Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Grass flats and deeper drop-offs near the Port Isabel airport area. Consistent early-morning topwater trout bite over shallow grass, with reds cruising the shoreline and trout sliding to deeper edges as the sun rises. -
South Padre Jetties (Gulf Side)
geo: 26.0739,-97.2049
Score: 36/100 — ~ 20.1 nm from launch
Structures: reef, channel | Best tide: either | Winds: NE, E | Species: redfish, trout, flounder, other | GPS: 26.0739, -97.2049Notes:
Rock jetties at the end of the island with deep troughs and strong current. Multi-species zone: trout, reds, flounder, snook, and seasonal mackerel and tarpon. Fish close to rocks and current seams on any moving tide; exercise extreme caution around waves and swell. -
Brazos Santiago Pass β Channel Edges
geo: 26.0689,-97.2139
Score: 30/100 — ~ 20.0 nm from launch
Structures: reef, channel | Best tide: either | Winds: E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout, other | GPS: 26.0689, -97.2139Notes:
Deep, powerful pass connecting Gulf to Laguna Madre. Tarpon and jacks in season, plus snook and big reds along rocks and channel edges. Trout stage on ledges and eddies. Use heavier jigheads and swimbaits along bottom contours. -
South Bay Flats
geo: 26.046,-97.184
Score: 27/100 — ~ 22.1 nm from launch
Structures: flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.046, -97.184Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Lower Laguna Madre shallow grass flats and potholes south of Port Isabel. Strong redfish and speckled trout area. -
South Bay Flats
geo: 26.046,-97.184
Score: 27/100 — ~ 22.1 nm from launch
Structures: flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.046, -97.184Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Lower Laguna Madre shallow grass flats and potholes south of Port Isabel. Strong redfish and speckled trout area. -
South Bay Flats
geo: 26.046,-97.184
Score: 27/100 — ~ 22.1 nm from launch
Structures: flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.046, -97.184Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Lower Laguna Madre shallow grass flats and potholes south of Port Isabel. Strong redfish and speckled trout area. -
South Bay Flats
geo: 26.046,-97.184
Score: 27/100 — ~ 22.1 nm from launch
Structures: flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.046, -97.184Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Lower Laguna Madre shallow grass flats and potholes south of Port Isabel. Strong redfish and speckled trout area. -
South Bay β Mangroves & Flats
geo: 26.0739,-97.2049
Score: 26/100 — ~ 20.1 nm from launch
Structures: drain, shoreline, flats | Best tide: incoming | Winds: E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout, other | GPS: 26.0739, -97.2049Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Shallow, warm water with mangroves and grass flats near the border. Reds tail in potholes; trout on deeper edges; snook tight to mangrove edges. Best with clean incoming water through Boca Chica. -
South Bay Flats
geo: 26.046,-97.184
Score: 26/100 — ~ 22.1 nm from launch
Structures: flats, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.046, -97.184Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Lower Laguna Madre shallow grass flats and potholes south of Port Isabel. Strong redfish and speckled trout area. -
Tompkins Channel Edge
geo: 26.0789,-97.2469
Score: 21/100 — ~ 18.5 nm from launch
Structures: channel | Best tide: either | Winds: E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.0789, -97.2469Recommended lures:
Gulp Shrimp (Amazon)
Popping Cork + Shrimp (Amazon)
Down South Lures Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Deeper trough adjacent to nearby flats. Trout stack along the channel edge in summer heat and winter cold; reds slide in and out with tide changes. Ideal for jigging soft plastics along the drop-off and working suspending baits.
π Gear for This Tournament Gameplan
These lures cover every recommended presentation in todayβs plan:
π Tournament Day Conditions - Tide & Solunar Outlook
π Solunar Activity
Solunar loading...
Summary: NNE wind around 9 mph
Note: Light wind β more open water options
NWS: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Click For Weather, Solunar Fishing And Tides Table
Location: 26.333, -97.44
Date: 2026-10-17 — Lines in: 06:00β14:00
NOAA station: 8779038
Use these windows with the ranked spot rotation below. Best tournament starts usually happen where moving tide overlaps bait, structure, and a solunar major/minor period.
Target species: redfish, speckled trout, flounder
Wind direction (auto): NE
Spot radius: 35.0 nm from tournament location.
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