🎣 Fishing the 2027 Ladies Kingfish Tournament?
2027 Ladies Kingfish Tournament - Fishing Game Plan (Best Spots, Times & Strategy)
2027 Ladies Kingfish Tournament
South Padre Island, TX • Aug 13, 2027
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Every tournament day is different.
Tournament success starts with today's conditions — 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.
⬇️ Scroll down for today's Best Starting Spot and Suggested Tournament Rotation.
✅ Best Starting Spot
South Bay – Mangroves & Flats
geo: 26.0739,-97.2049
Score: 97/100
— Approx.
0.5 nm from launch
Why This Spot Is Ranked #1 Today:
Structures:
drain, shoreline, flats
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Best tide:
incoming |
Species:
redfish, trout, other
Recommended lures:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Universal Jighead – 1/4 oz (Amazon)
Swimbait – Heavy Jighead (Amazon)
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.
🔁 Suggested Tournament Rotation
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South Bay – Mangroves & Flats
(geo = 26.0739,-97.2049)
Why ranked here today:— Approx. 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
- ✓ Outgoing tide pulls bait through the drain.
- ✓ Good match for target species: redfish.
- ✓ Close run from launch, which helps preserve fishing time.
Score: 97/100 — ~ 0.5 nm from launch
Structures: drain, shoreline, flats | Best tide: incoming | Species: redfish, trout, other -
South Padre Jetties - Bay Side
(geo = 26.067,-97.157)
Why ranked here today:— Approx. 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- ✓ Good match for target species: redfish.
- ✓ Close run from launch, which helps preserve fishing time.
Score: 88/100 — ~ 2.8 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, reef, channel, other | Best tide: moving | Species: redfish, trout, flounder -
Holly Beach Flats
(geo = 26.174,-97.276)
Why ranked here today:— Approx. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- ✓ Outgoing tide pulls bait through the drain.
- ✓ Good match for target species: redfish.
- ✓ Moderate run from launch with good upside.
Score: 79/100 — ~ 7.4 nm from launch
Structures: drain, shoreline, flats, other | Best tide: incoming | Species: redfish, trout -
Airport Cove / Airport Flats
(geo = 26.0989,-97.2569)
Why ranked here today:— Approx. 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- ✓ Good match for target species: redfish.
- ✓ Close run from launch, which helps preserve fishing time.
Score: 75/100 — ~ 3.2 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats | Best tide: incoming | Species: redfish, trout
Times are approximate based on the selected fishing window and top-ranked spots. Adjust on the water as conditions change.
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South Bay – Mangroves & Flats
geo: 26.0739,-97.2049
Score: 97/100 — ~ 0.5 nm from launch
Structures: drain, shoreline, flats | Best tide: incoming | Winds: E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout, other | GPS: 26.0739, -97.2049Recommended lures:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Universal Jighead – 1/4 oz (Amazon)
Swimbait – Heavy Jighead (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 Padre Jetties - Bay Side
geo: 26.067,-97.157
Score: 88/100 — ~ 2.8 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, -97.157Recommended lures:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)
Universal Jighead – 1/4 oz (Amazon)Notes:
Bay-side jetty and pass structure. Current and rocks concentrate redfish, trout and flounder. -
South Padre Jetties - Gulf Side
geo: 26.067,-97.151
Score: 88/100 — ~ 3.2 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, reef, channel, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, spanish mackerel, other | GPS: 26.067, -97.151Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Gulf-side jetty structure where tidal current and bait concentration can attract kingfish, Spanish mackerel, cobia and other pelagic fish. -
South Padre Jetties - Bay Side
geo: 26.067,-97.157
Score: 87/100 — ~ 2.8 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, -97.157Recommended lures:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)
Universal Jighead – 1/4 oz (Amazon)Notes:
Bay-side jetty and pass structure. Current and rocks concentrate redfish, trout and flounder. -
South Padre Jetties - Gulf Side
geo: 26.067,-97.151
Score: 87/100 — ~ 3.2 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, reef, channel, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, spanish mackerel, other | GPS: 26.067, -97.151Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Gulf-side jetty structure where tidal current and bait concentration can attract kingfish, Spanish mackerel, cobia and other pelagic fish. -
South Padre Jetties - Gulf Side
geo: 26.067,-97.151
Score: 87/100 — ~ 3.2 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, reef, channel, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, spanish mackerel, other | GPS: 26.067, -97.151Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Gulf-side jetty structure where tidal current and bait concentration can attract kingfish, Spanish mackerel, cobia and other pelagic fish. -
South Padre Jetties - Bay Side
geo: 26.067,-97.157
Score: 86/100 — ~ 2.8 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, -97.157Recommended lures:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)
Universal Jighead – 1/4 oz (Amazon)Notes:
Bay-side jetty and pass structure. Current and rocks concentrate redfish, trout and flounder. -
South Padre Jetties - Gulf Side
geo: 26.067,-97.151
Score: 85/100 — ~ 3.2 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, reef, channel, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, spanish mackerel, other | GPS: 26.067, -97.151Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Gulf-side jetty structure where tidal current and bait concentration can attract kingfish, Spanish mackerel, cobia and other pelagic fish. -
South Padre Jetties - Gulf Side
geo: 26.067,-97.151
Score: 85/100 — ~ 3.2 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, reef, channel, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, spanish mackerel, other | GPS: 26.067, -97.151Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Gulf-side jetty structure where tidal current and bait concentration can attract kingfish, Spanish mackerel, cobia and other pelagic fish. -
South Padre Jetties - Bay Side
geo: 26.067,-97.157
Score: 85/100 — ~ 2.8 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, -97.157Recommended lures:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)
Universal Jighead – 1/4 oz (Amazon)Notes:
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: 85/100 — ~ 2.8 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, -97.157Recommended lures:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)
Universal Jighead – 1/4 oz (Amazon)Notes:
Bay-side jetty and pass structure. Current and rocks concentrate redfish, trout and flounder. -
South Padre Jetties (Gulf Side)
geo: 26.0739,-97.2049
Score: 81/100 — ~ 0.5 nm from launch
Structures: reef, channel | Best tide: either | Winds: NE, E | Species: redfish, trout, flounder, other | GPS: 26.0739, -97.2049Recommended lures:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)
Universal Jighead – 1/4 oz (Amazon)Notes:
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 – Channel Edges
geo: 26.0689,-97.2139
Score: 81/100 — ~ 0.3 nm from launch
Structures: reef, channel | Best tide: either | Winds: E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout, other | GPS: 26.0689, -97.2139Recommended lures:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)
Universal Jighead – 1/4 oz (Amazon)Notes:
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. -
Holly Beach Flats
geo: 26.174,-97.276
Score: 79/100 — ~ 7.4 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Universal Jighead – 1/4 oz (Amazon)
Swimbait – Heavy Jighead (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: 79/100 — ~ 7.4 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Universal Jighead – 1/4 oz (Amazon)
Swimbait – Heavy Jighead (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: 79/100 — ~ 7.4 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Universal Jighead – 1/4 oz (Amazon)
Swimbait – Heavy Jighead (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: 79/100 — ~ 7.4 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Universal Jighead – 1/4 oz (Amazon)
Swimbait – Heavy Jighead (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: 79/100 — ~ 7.4 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Universal Jighead – 1/4 oz (Amazon)
Swimbait – Heavy Jighead (Amazon)Notes:
West-side Lower Laguna Madre shallow grass-flat system. Strong redfish habitat with trout along deeper edges. -
Queen Isabella Causeway Flats
geo: 26.087,-97.197
Score: 77/100 — ~ 1.4 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Grass flats and channel transitions near the Queen Isabella Causeway. -
Queen Isabella Causeway Flats
geo: 26.087,-97.197
Score: 77/100 — ~ 1.4 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Grass flats and channel transitions near the Queen Isabella Causeway. -
Queen Isabella Causeway Flats
geo: 26.087,-97.197
Score: 77/100 — ~ 1.4 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Grass flats and channel transitions near the Queen Isabella Causeway. -
Queen Isabella Causeway Flats
geo: 26.087,-97.197
Score: 77/100 — ~ 1.4 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Grass flats and channel transitions near the Queen Isabella Causeway. -
Queen Isabella Causeway Flats
geo: 26.087,-97.197
Score: 77/100 — ~ 1.4 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Grass flats and channel transitions near the Queen Isabella Causeway. -
Airport Cove / Airport Flats
geo: 26.0989,-97.2569
Score: 75/100 — ~ 3.2 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats | Best tide: incoming | Winds: E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.0989, -97.2569Recommended lures:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (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. -
Mexiquita Flats
geo: 26.09,-97.23
Score: 74/100 — ~ 1.8 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Broad Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat complex west of South Padre Island. Productive for redfish and trout. -
Mexiquita Flats
geo: 26.09,-97.23
Score: 74/100 — ~ 1.8 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Broad Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat complex west of South Padre Island. Productive for redfish and trout. -
Mexiquita Flats
geo: 26.09,-97.23
Score: 74/100 — ~ 1.8 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Broad Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat complex west of South Padre Island. Productive for redfish and trout. -
Mexiquita Flats
geo: 26.09,-97.23
Score: 74/100 — ~ 1.8 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Broad Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat complex west of South Padre Island. Productive for redfish and trout. -
Three Islands - Laguna Vista Flats
geo: 26.101,-97.258
Score: 74/100 — ~ 3.4 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Protected Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat complex near Laguna Vista. -
South Bay Flats
geo: 26.046,-97.184
Score: 73/100 — ~ 1.8 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Lower Laguna Madre shallow grass flats and potholes south of Port Isabel. Strong redfish and speckled trout area. -
Mexiquita Flats
geo: 26.09,-97.23
Score: 73/100 — ~ 1.8 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Broad Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat complex west of South Padre Island. Productive for redfish and trout. -
Three Islands - Laguna Vista Flats
geo: 26.101,-97.258
Score: 73/100 — ~ 3.4 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Protected Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat complex near Laguna Vista. -
Three Islands - Laguna Vista Flats
geo: 26.101,-97.258
Score: 73/100 — ~ 3.4 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Protected Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat complex near Laguna Vista. -
South Bay Flats
geo: 26.046,-97.184
Score: 73/100 — ~ 1.8 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (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: 72/100 — ~ 1.8 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (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: 72/100 — ~ 1.8 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Lower Laguna Madre shallow grass flats and potholes south of Port Isabel. Strong redfish and speckled trout area. -
Three Islands Grass Flats
geo: 26.0989,-97.2569
Score: 71/100 — ~ 3.2 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, flats, other | Best tide: either | Winds: NE, E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.0989, -97.2569Recommended lures:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (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. -
Mexiquita Flats
geo: 26.0859,-97.2559
Score: 71/100 — ~ 2.8 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, flats | Best tide: either | Winds: NE, E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout, flounder | GPS: 26.0859, -97.2559Recommended lures:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (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. -
Three Islands - Laguna Vista Flats
geo: 26.101,-97.258
Score: 71/100 — ~ 3.4 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Protected Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat complex near Laguna Vista. -
South Bay Flats
geo: 26.046,-97.184
Score: 71/100 — ~ 1.8 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Lower Laguna Madre shallow grass flats and potholes south of Port Isabel. Strong redfish and speckled trout area. -
Three Islands - Laguna Vista Flats
geo: 26.101,-97.258
Score: 71/100 — ~ 3.4 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Protected Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat complex near Laguna Vista. -
Gas Well Flats
geo: 26.0902,-97.2559
Score: 70/100 — ~ 2.9 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, flats | Best tide: either | Winds: NE, E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.0902, -97.2559Recommended lures:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (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. -
Holly Beach Shorelines
geo: 26.0923,-97.2679
Score: 69/100 — ~ 3.5 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, flats | Best tide: incoming | Winds: E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout, flounder | GPS: 26.0923, -97.2679Recommended lures:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (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. -
Convention Center Flats
geo: 26.0852,-97.2569
Score: 69/100 — ~ 2.8 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, flats | Best tide: either | Winds: NE, E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.0852, -97.2569Recommended lures:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (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. -
Long Bar - South Padre Flats
geo: 26.12,-97.185
Score: 68/100 — ~ 3.5 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat and bar system with shallow-to-deeper transitions. -
Long Bar - South Padre Flats
geo: 26.12,-97.185
Score: 68/100 — ~ 3.5 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat and bar system with shallow-to-deeper transitions. -
Long Bar - South Padre Flats
geo: 26.12,-97.185
Score: 68/100 — ~ 3.5 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat and bar system with shallow-to-deeper transitions. -
Long Bar - South Padre Flats
geo: 26.12,-97.185
Score: 68/100 — ~ 3.5 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat and bar system with shallow-to-deeper transitions. -
Long Bar - South Padre Flats
geo: 26.12,-97.185
Score: 67/100 — ~ 3.5 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Lower Laguna Madre grass-flat and bar system with shallow-to-deeper transitions. -
Port Isabel Channel
geo: 26.078,-97.203
Score: 67/100 — ~ 0.8 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (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: 66/100 — ~ 0.8 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (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: 65/100 — ~ 0.8 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (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: 64/100 — ~ 0.8 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (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: 64/100 — ~ 0.8 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:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)Notes:
Channel structure near Port Isabel with moving water and depth changes. Good trout and flounder habitat with redfish also possible. -
Tompkins Channel Edge
geo: 26.0789,-97.2469
Score: 58/100 — ~ 2.2 nm from launch
Structures: channel | Best tide: either | Winds: E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout | GPS: 26.0789, -97.2469Recommended lures:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (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. -
South Padre Nearshore 5-8 NM
geo: 26.06,-97.04
Score: 45/100 — ~ 9.2 nm from launch
Structures: other | Best tide: either | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, spanish mackerel, other | GPS: 26.06, -97.04Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Nearshore Gulf trolling zone east of South Padre Island. Good water for kingfish, Spanish mackerel and occasional cobia. -
South Padre Nearshore 5-8 NM
geo: 26.06,-97.04
Score: 45/100 — ~ 9.2 nm from launch
Structures: other | Best tide: either | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, spanish mackerel, other | GPS: 26.06, -97.04Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Nearshore Gulf trolling zone east of South Padre Island. Good water for kingfish, Spanish mackerel and occasional cobia. -
South Padre Nearshore 5-8 NM
geo: 26.06,-97.04
Score: 45/100 — ~ 9.2 nm from launch
Structures: other | Best tide: either | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, spanish mackerel, other | GPS: 26.06, -97.04Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Nearshore Gulf trolling zone east of South Padre Island. Good water for kingfish, Spanish mackerel and occasional cobia. -
South Padre Nearshore 5-8 NM
geo: 26.06,-97.04
Score: 44/100 — ~ 9.2 nm from launch
Structures: other | Best tide: either | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, spanish mackerel, other | GPS: 26.06, -97.04Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Nearshore Gulf trolling zone east of South Padre Island. Good water for kingfish, Spanish mackerel and occasional cobia. -
South Padre Nearshore 5-8 NM
geo: 26.06,-97.04
Score: 43/100 — ~ 9.2 nm from launch
Structures: other | Best tide: either | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, spanish mackerel, other | GPS: 26.06, -97.04Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Nearshore Gulf trolling zone east of South Padre Island. Good water for kingfish, Spanish mackerel and occasional cobia. -
Mansfield Pass - Gulf Side
geo: 26.558,-97.274
Score: 37/100 — ~ 29.7 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, reef, channel, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, spanish mackerel, other | GPS: 26.558, -97.274Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Gulf-side pass and jetty area at Mansfield Pass. Strong current and bait movement can attract kingfish, Spanish mackerel and cobia. -
Mansfield Pass - Gulf Side
geo: 26.558,-97.274
Score: 36/100 — ~ 29.7 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, reef, channel, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, spanish mackerel, other | GPS: 26.558, -97.274Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Gulf-side pass and jetty area at Mansfield Pass. Strong current and bait movement can attract kingfish, Spanish mackerel and cobia. -
South Padre Nearshore 10-15 NM
geo: 26.05,-96.95
Score: 35/100 — ~ 14.0 nm from launch
Structures: other | Best tide: either | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, mahi, spanish mackerel, other | GPS: 26.05, -96.95Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Deeper nearshore Gulf zone with trolling opportunities for kingfish, mahi, cobia and Spanish mackerel. -
Mansfield Pass - Gulf Side
geo: 26.558,-97.274
Score: 35/100 — ~ 29.7 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, reef, channel, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, spanish mackerel, other | GPS: 26.558, -97.274Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Gulf-side pass and jetty area at Mansfield Pass. Strong current and bait movement can attract kingfish, Spanish mackerel and cobia. -
South Padre Nearshore 10-15 NM
geo: 26.05,-96.95
Score: 35/100 — ~ 14.0 nm from launch
Structures: other | Best tide: either | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, mahi, spanish mackerel, other | GPS: 26.05, -96.95Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Deeper nearshore Gulf zone with trolling opportunities for kingfish, mahi, cobia and Spanish mackerel. -
Mansfield Pass - Gulf Side
geo: 26.558,-97.274
Score: 35/100 — ~ 29.7 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, reef, channel, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, spanish mackerel, other | GPS: 26.558, -97.274Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Gulf-side pass and jetty area at Mansfield Pass. Strong current and bait movement can attract kingfish, Spanish mackerel and cobia. -
South Padre Nearshore 10-15 NM
geo: 26.05,-96.95
Score: 35/100 — ~ 14.0 nm from launch
Structures: other | Best tide: either | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, mahi, spanish mackerel, other | GPS: 26.05, -96.95Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Deeper nearshore Gulf zone with trolling opportunities for kingfish, mahi, cobia and Spanish mackerel. -
Mansfield Pass - Gulf Side
geo: 26.558,-97.274
Score: 34/100 — ~ 29.7 nm from launch
Structures: shoreline, reef, channel, other | Best tide: moving | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, spanish mackerel, other | GPS: 26.558, -97.274Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Gulf-side pass and jetty area at Mansfield Pass. Strong current and bait movement can attract kingfish, Spanish mackerel and cobia. -
South Padre Nearshore 10-15 NM
geo: 26.05,-96.95
Score: 34/100 — ~ 14.0 nm from launch
Structures: other | Best tide: either | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, mahi, spanish mackerel, other | GPS: 26.05, -96.95Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Deeper nearshore Gulf zone with trolling opportunities for kingfish, mahi, cobia and Spanish mackerel. -
South Padre Nearshore 10-15 NM
geo: 26.05,-96.95
Score: 33/100 — ~ 14.0 nm from launch
Structures: other | Best tide: either | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, mahi, spanish mackerel, other | GPS: 26.05, -96.95Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Deeper nearshore Gulf zone with trolling opportunities for kingfish, mahi, cobia and Spanish mackerel. -
Port Mansfield Jetties
geo: 26.5549,-97.2659
Score: 21/100 — ~ 29.5 nm from launch
Structures: reef, channel | Best tide: either | Winds: NE, E | Species: redfish, trout, flounder, other | GPS: 26.5549, -97.2659Recommended lures:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (Amazon)
Universal Jighead – 1/4 oz (Amazon)Notes:
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. -
East Cut – Port Mansfield Pass
geo: 26.5549,-97.2659
Score: 6/100 — ~ 29.5 nm from launch
Structures: channel | Best tide: incoming | Winds: NE, E, SE | Species: redfish, trout, flounder, other | GPS: 26.5549, -97.2659Recommended lures:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (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. -
Mansfield Channel – Edges
geo: 26.5559,-97.2709
Score: 6/100 — ~ 29.6 nm from launch
Structures: channel | Best tide: either | Winds: NE, E, SE, S | Species: redfish, trout, flounder | GPS: 26.5559, -97.2709Recommended lures:
Spoon – Universal Silver (Amazon)
Topwater – Mullet Profile (Amazon)
Sinking Stickbait (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. -
South Padre Offshore 20-25 NM
geo: 26.02,-96.82
Score: 4/100 — ~ 21.2 nm from launch
Structures: other | Best tide: either | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, mahi, tuna, wahoo, other | GPS: 26.02, -96.82Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Offshore Gulf zone east of South Padre Island for kingfish, mahi, tuna and wahoo. -
Port Mansfield East 20-25 NM
geo: 26.56,-96.98
Score: 4/100 — ~ 32.1 nm from launch
Structures: other | Best tide: either | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, mahi, tuna, wahoo, other | GPS: 26.56, -96.98Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Offshore Gulf zone east of Port Mansfield with pelagic fishing opportunities. -
South Padre Offshore 20-25 NM
geo: 26.02,-96.82
Score: 3/100 — ~ 21.2 nm from launch
Structures: other | Best tide: either | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, mahi, tuna, wahoo, other | GPS: 26.02, -96.82Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Offshore Gulf zone east of South Padre Island for kingfish, mahi, tuna and wahoo. -
Port Mansfield East 20-25 NM
geo: 26.56,-96.98
Score: 3/100 — ~ 32.1 nm from launch
Structures: other | Best tide: either | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, mahi, tuna, wahoo, other | GPS: 26.56, -96.98Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Offshore Gulf zone east of Port Mansfield with pelagic fishing opportunities. -
South Padre Offshore 20-25 NM
geo: 26.02,-96.82
Score: 2/100 — ~ 21.2 nm from launch
Structures: other | Best tide: either | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, mahi, tuna, wahoo, other | GPS: 26.02, -96.82Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Offshore Gulf zone east of South Padre Island for kingfish, mahi, tuna and wahoo. -
Port Mansfield East 20-25 NM
geo: 26.56,-96.98
Score: 2/100 — ~ 32.1 nm from launch
Structures: other | Best tide: either | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, mahi, tuna, wahoo, other | GPS: 26.56, -96.98Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Offshore Gulf zone east of Port Mansfield with pelagic fishing opportunities. -
South Padre Offshore 20-25 NM
geo: 26.02,-96.82
Score: 2/100 — ~ 21.2 nm from launch
Structures: other | Best tide: either | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, mahi, tuna, wahoo, other | GPS: 26.02, -96.82Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Offshore Gulf zone east of South Padre Island for kingfish, mahi, tuna and wahoo. -
Port Mansfield East 20-25 NM
geo: 26.56,-96.98
Score: 2/100 — ~ 32.1 nm from launch
Structures: other | Best tide: either | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, mahi, tuna, wahoo, other | GPS: 26.56, -96.98Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Offshore Gulf zone east of Port Mansfield with pelagic fishing opportunities. -
South Padre Offshore 20-25 NM
geo: 26.02,-96.82
Score: 2/100 — ~ 21.2 nm from launch
Structures: other | Best tide: either | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, mahi, tuna, wahoo, other | GPS: 26.02, -96.82Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Offshore Gulf zone east of South Padre Island for kingfish, mahi, tuna and wahoo. -
Port Mansfield East 20-25 NM
geo: 26.56,-96.98
Score: 2/100 — ~ 32.1 nm from launch
Structures: other | Best tide: either | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: kingfish, cobia, mahi, tuna, wahoo, other | GPS: 26.56, -96.98Recommended lures:
1/8 oz Jighead + Paddle Tail (Amazon)Notes:
Offshore Gulf zone east of Port Mansfield with pelagic fishing opportunities.
🎒 Gear for This Tournament Gameplan
These lures cover every recommended presentation in today’s plan:
🌊 Tournament Day Conditions - Tide & Solunar Outlook
Summary: Wind unavailable
Note:
NWS: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Location: 26.06594, -97.20953
Date: 2027-08-13 — Lines in: 06:00–14:00
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: kingfish, blackfin tuna, bonita, dorado, redfish, speck
Tide phase (auto): outgoing (station 8775870 Click for real time )
Spot radius: 50.0 nm from tournament location.
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