The weather in South Padre lends itself to deep sea fishing at any time of the year. The weather is basically the same throughtout the year, it is a sub-tropical climate that will be pleasant for you to be out and about year around. What kind of fishing you can do will be determined by the federal fishing regulations. These regulations are to protect different sorts of fish from becoming extinct.

The fact that when you are in South Padre you are near the Continental Shelf is a very attractive feature for the Island. This is because it is at the right depth in the water for great deep sea fishing. The deep and cool waters lend themeselves to having great fishing. There are other features that make it a more attractive fishing spot than other islands. There are reefs, wrecks and anwyehre behind professional shrimping boats. There are a lot of fish following behind the boats to feed on the extra bait.

There are several different kinds of fish you will find in all spots around the island. There are Spanish mackerel, tarpon, kingfish, tuna and barracuda. There are also species like marlin, saltfish and swordfish. The blue waters of the Gulf attracts these fish, and sometimes they will come allo the way up to the island.

Deep sea fishing is a popular attraction for many families and fishing officionatos. This sport is always drawing more and more people to the island and making it that much more popular.