SPI Fishing Charters and Shore Redfish
Key Questions
What types of fishing charters are available on South Padre Island?
Live bait charters are popular for deep sea, inshore, flats, and jetty fishing. Shore redfish limits have also been reported at new spots.
When is the free fishing day and what does it include?
A free fishing day is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, with no license required statewide, including SPI beaches and piers. National Take A Friend Fishing Month also offers virtual tournaments with a weeklong SPI vacation prize.
What is the Father's Day Free Fishing Big Fish Challenge?
The event starts on June 21, 2026, at 5:30 AM at Marker 37 Marina.
Live bait charters popular for deep sea, inshore, flats, jetty; shore redfish limits reported at new spots. Rainy Memorial Day weekend is past; weather improving. National Take A Friend Fishing Month launched by Fishing's Future (SPI-based) with virtual tournaments and a prize of a weeklong SPI vacation. Free fishing day on Saturday, June 6 – no license needed statewide, including SPI beaches and piers. New: Father's Day Free Fishing Big Fish Challenge at Marker 37 Marina on June 21 – family-friendly event. Seasonal availability and bite conditions key for repeat anglers.