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South Padre Offshore

Offshore · Texas · South Padre offshore reef and bluewater east of Brazos Santiago

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Location Snapshot

South Padre Offshore is a south Texas Gulf fishery centered on offshore reef and bluewater east of Brazos Santiago, distinct from the pass and shoreline fishery. Red snapper, king mackerel, and mahi-mahi are principal supported targets, with greater amberjack and wahoo adding reef and pelagic variety.

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Marine Conditions

Planning context — not a fishing rating.

Regional Marine Forecast

Today

Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet. Wave Detail: East 5 feet at 8 seconds.

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Fishery Profile

Fishery Overview

South Padre Offshore offshore fishery

South Padre Offshore is U.S. Reef and bluewater east of Brazos Santiago Pass, for red snapper, king mackerel, and mahi-mahi. It is not the pass itself. Stay in U.S. Waters. These grounds are not a no-take area.

Fishery type
  • Reef bluewater
Fishing modes
  • Offshore boat
Habitat and structure
Offshore reef · Bluewater

Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026

Not a live bite forecast.

Fishery Targets

Seasons for Red snapper change with the annual rules. Kings and mahi follow a typical season. Seasons for Amberjack change with the annual rules.

This reflects typical biological/fishery timing, not a legal open season. Check current regulations before fishing.

Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations

  • Red snapper illustration

    Red snapper

    PrimaryRegulations vary annually

    Lutjanus campechanus

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER

  • King mackerel illustration

    King mackerel

    Primary

    Scomberomorus cavalla

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SPRING — FALL

  • Mahi-mahi illustration

    Mahi-mahi

    Primary

    Coryphaena hippurus

    Also called Dorado

    Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER

  • Greater amberjack illustration

    Greater amberjack

    SecondaryRegulations vary annually

    Seriola dumerili

    Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER

  • Wahoo illustration

    Wahoo

    Secondary

    Acanthocybium solandri

    Also called Ono

    No seasonal pulse known

Typical Seasonal Targets

  • Red snapper — SUMMER
  • King mackerel — SPRING — FALL
  • Mahi-mahi — LATE SPRING — SUMMER
  • Greater amberjack — SUMMER

Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.

Access, Safety and Regulations

Access

Offshore boat from South Padre / Brazos Santiago. Not the pass jetties.

Primary hazards

Open Gulf and international-boundary proximity.

Fishery considerations

  • Brazos Santiago tides are not representative of this location.
  • Regional NWS.

Regulations

Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.

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Location and Access

Offshore · Texas

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