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Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in from down here on the lower Rio Grande and South Padre side, where winter’s acting more like a long cool fall and the fish are liking it.

According to the National Weather Service Brownsville marine forecast, we’re sitting under mild Gulf conditions: light to moderate east-southeast winds, seas running 2–4 feet, and no serious fronts crashing through. That stable weather has the bay pretty calm and the bite steady most of the day, with a little bump when the wind lays near sunset.

NOAA’s January tide table for Port Arans...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lower Rio Grande fishing report, from Boca Chica and Brazos Santiago up through Port Isabel and South Padre.

According to the National Weather Service Brownsville office, we’re looking at mild Gulf winter: morning temps in the upper 50s to low 60s, afternoons pushing low 70s, light to moderate southeast wind, and only a slight coastal shower chance. That onshore breeze has the bays riding a little off‑color but fishable. Sunrise is right around 7:15 a.m. with sunset near 6:00 p.m., giving you a nice stretch of low‑angle light fo...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to gal for all things fishin' down here in the Rio Grande Valley. It's January 7, 2026, and we're kickin' off the day at 8:36 AM with some prime conditions brewin' along the Rio Grande and into the Gulf waters near Brownsville.

Weather's lookin' mighty fine—KRGV Channel 5 reports another warm one today, temps pushin' into the 80s with light breezes after any early fog clears. Sunrise hit around 7:05 AM, sunset 'bout 7:54 PM, givin' us a solid 13 hours of daylight. Tides from NOAA at nearby Port Aransas show a low at -0.51 ft early, hi...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Rio Grande fishing buddy, comin' at ya live from the banks on this crisp January 5th mornin', 2026. Water's runnin' steady 'round here, though O.C. Fisher Lake's sittin' low at about 15% full per Water Data for Texas—means fish are bunchin' up in the deeper holes. Tides in the lower Rio Grande estuary are slack right now, turnin' outgoing later today accordin' to National Weather Service coastal forecasts, perfect for driftin' baits.

Weather's cool and cooperative: north winds 10-15 knots, moderate chop on Laguna Madre, highs in the low 60s. Sunrise hi...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing guide right here on the Rio Grande in South Texas. It's Sunday mornin', January 4th, 2026, and the river's callin' us out early. Sunrise hit around 7:20 AM, sunset's at 5:50 PM—plenty of daylight to wet a line before the chill sets in.

Weather's lookin' mild today, highs in the low 60s, light winds from the north, partly cloudy skies per the local KRGV forecast. Water levels are low after last summer's drought, but flows are steady enough for a good drift. Tides? NOAA predictions nearby show a low incoming tide st...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for fishin' the Rio Grande and surroundin' waters down here in South Texas. It's early mornin' on January 3rd, and we're lookin' at a prime day to wet a line. Sunrise hit around 7:15 AM, sunset 'bout 5:40 PM, givin' us solid daylight to chase 'em.

Tides today mirror yesterday's action per Tide-Forecast.com for South Padre—low tide 'round 7:52 AM at -0.82 ft, high pushin' up to 0.90 ft by evenin'. Fish the incomin' tide hard, especially that afternoon rise when reds and drum get aggressive. NOAA Tides & Currents backs similar pa...

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Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing guide right here in the Rio Grande Valley. It's a crisp mornin' on December 31st, 'round 8:35 AM, and we're lookin' at partly cloudy skies with light winds from the northeast at 5-10 mph, temps hoverin' in the low 60s risin' to mid-70s by afternoon. Sunrise was at 7:28 AM, sunset 'round 5:48 PM—plenty of daylight to wet a line. NOAA Tides and Currents reports for nearby Rockport show a low tide at -0.39 ft earlier, high at 0.05 ft by 11:17 PM, but expect similar pushin' currents here in the Rio Grande and lo...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lower Rio Grande fishing report, from the river bends near Rio Grande City on down toward Brownsville and Boca Chica.

We’ve got clear, mild winter weather this morning with light north to northeast breeze and cool starts in the 50s warming into the 70s by afternoon, according to the National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley office. Skies are mostly sunny, barometer steady, so the bite won’t be crazy wide‑open all day, but the windows we do get should be solid.

Sunrise on this stretch of the R...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing guide right here in the Rio Grande Valley. It's Sunday morning, December 28th, 2025, and the winter warmth is keepin' things prime down here on the Lower Rio Grande.

Weather's lookin' good—KRGV reports partly cloudy skies with highs pushin' into the 80s today, perfect for a full day on the water. Sunrise hit around 7:00 AM, sunset 'bout 6:00 PM, givin' us a solid 11 hours of light. Solunar tables for nearby Rockport show major fishin' times from 1:11 PM to 3:11 PM and minor bites 7:59 AM to 8:59 AM—fish are feedin' active, especially reds...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing guide right here in the Rio Grande Valley. It's December 27th, 2025, and we're kickin' off the day at 8:39 AM with some prime conditions down on the mighty Rio Grande and surroundin' waters.

Weather's lookin' primo—KRGV reports mostly sunny skies yesterday with highs pushin' the 80s, and that warmer-than-normal trend from the National Weather Service outlook holds steady, drier and balmier than your average winter. Sunrise hit around 7:15 AM, sunset 'bout 5:45 PM, givin' ya a solid 10+ hours of light to wet a line.

Tides? NOAA's predictions nearby sh...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya live from the banks of the Rio Grande down here in South Texas. It's Friday mornin', December 26th, 'round 8:40, and the air's crisp with that post-Christmas chill—temps hoverin' in the low 50s, light north breeze at 5-10 mph, partly cloudy skies per local Valley forecasts. Sunrise was at 7:22 AM, sunset 'round 5:48 PM, givin' us a solid 10 hours of prime light.

Tides in the lower Rio Grande estuary near Brownsville show a low at -0.02 ft this mornin' at 9:38 AM, high of 1.95 ft at 2:59 AM, then droppin' to low at...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Rio Grande fishing report for down here on the Texas line.

We’re sitting under a mild Gulf pattern this week. National Weather Service Brownsville has light east to southeast winds on the coast, 5–10 knots, with seas 2–4 feet and no serious fronts blasting through. That means stable conditions and decent water clarity, especially in the lower river and jetties.

Using Weather Underground’s Brownsville/Rio Grande City feeds as a guide, you’re looking at morning temps in the upper 50s to low 60s, afternoons in the low 70s, mostly cl...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for Rio Grande angling right here in the Valley. It's Monday mornin', December 22, 2025, and the river's callin' with that winter bite we love.

Weather's coolin' off to the 60s daytime, droppin' to mid-40s nights—perfect for bundlin' up, though watch for patchy fog early from National Weather Service alerts in the lower Valley. Sunrise hits around 7:12 AM, sunset by 5:31 PM, givin' ya about 10 hours of light. Solunar tables from Matagorda forecast prime fishin' times this afternoon 3:30-5:30 PM, with a minor bite mid-mornin'.

Tides in nearby Ar...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in from down here on the lower Rio Grande around Roma to Salineño and down-valley toward Brownsville.

We’re sitting in classic late-December South Texas conditions. National Weather Service Brownsville has us starting cool in the low 60s at daybreak, warming into the upper 70s this afternoon with light to moderate southeast wind and mostly clear skies. That light SE breeze is perfect for drifting the river edges and the backwater resacas. According to the Brownsville forecast office, no serious fronts pushing through today, so don’t expect a big pressure swing to fire...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in from down along the Rio Grande and the Lower Laguna side. We’re starting the day cool and muggy with light north-northeast wind, mid-60s at first light warming into the 70s and low 80s by afternoon, according to the Brownsville weather office—generally dry, warmer-than-normal conditions with only a slight coastal shower chance. Winds freshen mid-day but lay down toward evening, so it’s a classic early and late bite day. Sun pops up around 7:05 a.m. and ducks out close to 5:40 p.m., giving plenty of low-light windows. Solunar tables show prime feeding...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in from down along the Rio Grande and the Lower Laguna side.

We’re starting the day cool and muggy with light north‑northeast wind, mid‑60s at first light warming into the 70s and low 80s by afternoon, with the Brownsville weather office calling for generally dry, warmer‑than‑normal conditions and only a slight coastal shower chance. Winds should freshen mid‑day, laying down again toward evening, so it’s a classic “early and late” kind of day.

Sun pops up around 7:05 a.m. and ducks out close to 5:40 p.m. down here this...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Rio Grande, South Texas fishing report.

We’ve got a mild late‑fall pattern along the lower river and coastal stretch from Brownsville down to the Rio Grande mouth. National Weather Service Brownsville is calling for cool mornings in the 40s and low 50s, afternoons pushing into the low 60s, light to moderate southeast breeze, and only a slight chance of showers over the Gulf. Winds offshore are running 10–15 knots with 3–4 foot seas per the marine forecast out of Brownsville/Port Isabel, so bay and jetties are the safer bet today. Duration: 00:03:38

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Rio Grande Valley fishing buddy, comin' at ya live from the banks on this crisp December 15th mornin'. Weather's lookin' mild down here in Brownsville and the Valley—temps hoverin' around 67 to 73°F with some fog liftin' early, cloudy skies, and light winds per the National Weather Service hourly roundup. Sunrise hit about 6:47 AM, sunset 'round 5:30 PM local time, givin' us a solid 11 hours of daylight to wet a line.

Tides in the lower Rio Grande estuary near Port Brownsville are runnin' with a low at 4:20 AM around 4.67 ft, high at 10:36 AM...

This is Artificial Lure with your Rio Grande, Texas fishing report.

Down here on the border the river’s sliding into a solid winter pattern. According to the National Weather Service out of Brownsville, mornings are starting cool in the low 50s, climbing into the low 70s by afternoon with light north to northeast wind and clear skies. That high, bluebird sky means you’ll want to plan around the low‑light windows.

Sunrise is right around 7:10 a.m. and sunset about 5:40 p.m. Your best shot is that first hour of light and the last hour b...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Rio Grande fishing report down here on the South Texas border.

We’ve got a classic winter pattern on the Lower Coast: light southeast breeze this morning building to 10–15 knots by afternoon, with temps climbing into the upper 70s to low 80s according to the Brownsville NWS office. Skies are mostly clear and stable, so the bite’s lining up around the moving water and low‑light windows.

Sunrise on this stretch of coast is right around 7:10 a.m., with sunset near 5:45 p.m. That first hour after sunup and...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lower Rio Grande fishing report from down here on the border.

We’ve got a classic humid Valley pattern this morning: light southeast breeze, muggy, temps pushing through the 70s and headed for the low 80s this afternoon under mostly cloudy skies, according to the National Weather Service Brownsville office. Winds will freshen out of the SE later, which will kick up a little chop on the bays but help the bite on windblown shorelines.

Sunrise hit right around 7:05 a.m., with sunset near 5:40 p.m., so the swee...

Mornin’ folks, this is Artificial Lure, and I’m here to give you the lowdown on what’s biting in and around the Rio Grande today.

Weather’s been mild, with highs in the mid to upper 60s and plenty of sunshine across South Texas. It’s a good day to be on the water, not too hot, not too cold, just right for some steady action. Sunrise is around 6:44 AM, and sunset’s coming in at about 6:55 PM, so you’ve got a solid window to work with.

Now, the Rio Grande itself is a different beas...

Mornin’ folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Rio Grande fishing report.

Right now, the weather’s cool and clear, with a light breeze out of the north. The sun’s up around 7:02 AM and will set about 5:29 PM, so you’ve got a solid daylight window if you’re chasing tailwaters or flats.

Tides are running soft this morning. Over at Port Lavaca, the first major fishing window hits around 8:57 AM, with another strong bite around 9:26 PM. Minor windows are early at 3:50 AM and mid-afternoon at 2:55 PM. If you’re fishing near the mouth or the Laguna M...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Rio Grande fishing report for down here on the border.

We’ve got classic early‑December conditions in Deep South Texas. National Weather Service Brownsville is calling it cool and cloudy this morning with temps in the low to mid 50s pushing into the upper 60s to low 70s by afternoon, light north to northeast breeze, and a leftover chill from that recent front. That north wind and cooler water have the fish a little sluggish at daybreak, but they’re waking up with the sun.

According to the Brow...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checkin’ in with your Lower Rio Grande fishing report down here at the edge of Texas.

We’ve got a cool, gray start this morning along the Brownsville and Boca Chica stretch, with the National Weather Service in Brownsville calling temps in the low to mid‑50s and light north to northeast breeze, clouds hanging around most of the day and only a slight warm‑up this afternoon. Winds are light enough to work the jetties and the river, but keep an eye on any drizzle that pops up.

Sunrise is right around 7:0...

Speckled trout and redfish have been the main story around Rio Grande country, with a few drum and flounder mixed in when the wind lays. Local reports up and down the Lower Laguna and mouth of the river say numbers aren’t crazy, but the folks willing to grind through the wind have been putting solid boxes together on moving water and low-light bites. [3][5]

## Weather and water

A cool, drier pattern is hanging over Deep South Texas with seasonable temps in the 70s and a northerly influence behind the latest fronts, so expect a bit of a...

# Rio Grande Valley Fishing Report – December 4th, 2025

Well, folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you live with your Rio Grande Valley fishing report for today, Thursday, December 4th. Let me break down what's happening out on the water right now.

**The Bite is HOT**

We're seeing fantastic action with speckled trout and redfish absolutely crushing it right now. Reports coming in from local guides show these fish are stacked and hungry, especially reds in the 5 to 10-pound range. Black drum and flounder are also cooperating when conditions line up.

**What to Th...

Well hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday morning fishing report for the Rio Grande area. Let me tell you what's happening out on the water today.

First things first—tides. Down at South Padre Island, we're looking at that low tide already passed us this morning at 5:56 AM, and we've got our high tide coming in at 3:15 PM hitting 1.94 feet. That afternoon push is prime time for shoving bait into the shallows, so mark your calendars. Sunrise was at 6:59 AM this morning, and we'll see sunset at 5:36 PM, giving us a solid window to work wi...

# Rio Grande Valley Fishing Report – December 2nd, 2025

Well hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Tuesday morning fishing report for the Rio Grande area.

Let's talk tides first. Down at South Padre Island, we're looking at a low tide at 5:56 AM hitting -0.29 feet, and a high tide rolling in at 3:15 PM reaching 1.94 feet. That afternoon high is gonna be prime time for pushing bait into the shallows, so mark your calendars. Sunrise is at 6:59 AM and sunset at 5:36 PM, giving us a solid window to work with.

Weather-wise, we've had some cold wa...

# Rio Grande, Texas Fishing Report – December 1st, 2025

Well hey there, folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with today's fishing report straight from the Rio Grande Valley. Let me tell you what's happening out on the water this Monday morning.

We're looking at a decent day to get out there. Sunrise was at 6:59 AM and we've got sunset coming in around 7:51 PM, giving us a solid 12 hours and 52 minutes of daylight. The National Weather Service is forecasting conditions that are drier and warmer than normal through February, so we might be seeing some interesting patterns as...

# Rio Grande Fishing Report - November 30, 2025

Well folks, it's your friend Artificial Lure coming at you with today's fishing report for the Rio Grande area here in Texas. We're heading into late November and the bite is still active out here along the border waters.

Let me start with the conditions. We've got sunrise happening around 6:52 AM and sunset at 6:28 PM, so you've got a solid window to get out on the water. The solunar forecast is showing us some decent bite windows today with major times early morning and evening – that's when you want to be...

# Rio Grande Fishing Report - Saturday, November 29th

Well folks, it's your man Artificial Lure coming at you with today's Rio Grande report, and let me tell you, conditions are shaping up interesting down here in the Valley.

**Today's Conditions**

We're looking at sunrise at 6:57 AM and sunset at 5:36 PM, giving us a solid nine-hour window to work with. The tide's running a bit quirky this morning—we've got a low at 5:04 AM holding at 1.1 feet, then a high at 9:45 AM around 1.27 feet. Not your typical dramatic swing, but it'll push some baitfish around, an...

**Rio Grande Valley Fishing Report - November 28, 2025**

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Friday morning fishing report for the Rio Grande Valley. Let's dive into what's happening on the water today.

**Conditions and Weather**

We're looking at southeast winds around 10 knots this afternoon with light chop building on the bay. There's a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, transitioning to afternoon activity. Water temps are holding steady in the low 70s—perfect for our target species. High tide came in early this morning, and we've got another push coming la...

# Rio Grande Valley Fishing Report - Thursday, November 27, 2025

Well hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Thursday morning fishing report for the Rio Grande Valley. Let me tell you what's shakin' down here in South Padre Island territory.

First off, Mother Nature's got us in an interesting pattern right now. We're looking at sunrise at 6:55 AM and sunset at 5:36 PM today, giving us a solid nine and a half hours of daylight to work with. The tides are shifting nicely too—we've got a low tide rolling in around 12:54 PM and a high tide pushing th...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you today’s fishing report straight from the heart of the Rio Grande Valley on this crisp Wednesday, November 26, 2025. We’ve just crested into late fall and that South Texas salt-sweet mash-up is delivering variety for anglers willing to work the tides and time their casts for the bite windows.

First up, **sunrise came in at 6:54 a.m.** with sunset slated for 5:39 p.m., so you’ve got a fat slice of daylight to work the water. According to the National Weather Service in Brownsville, we’re waking up to mild, overcast skies, temps rising t...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Lower Rio Grande fishing report for Tuesday, November 25, 2025. It’s been a warm late November day on the border, feeling more like summer than Thanksgiving week—a trend thanks to a high-pressure ridge, with temperatures flirting with the upper 80s and even low 90s, and those gusty southeast winds keeping the water moving according to the National Weather Service out of Brownsville. Winds today are holding steady at 10 to 15 knots from the southeast, fewer clouds, and no rain in sight.

Sunrise came up at 6:53 AM, and we’ll see sunset around 5:39 PM this e...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest from the Lower Rio Grande fishing scene for November 24, 2025.

Sunrise today hit at about 6:53 AM and sunset’s forecast for 5:37 PM, giving you a classic late-fall fishing window. The overnight cold snap has water temps cool but stable, with the forecast showing light winds and mostly clear skies, a real treat for this time of year—expect a brisk breeze in the morning that will taper off as the day rolls on per marineweather.net. The barometer’s steady, which usually spells consistent fish activity throughout the bays, with the outgoing mornin...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure with your Rio Grande, Texas fishing report for Friday, November 21st, 2025.

Well folks, it's shaping up to be a classic late fall day on the border. We're looking at water temperatures holding steady in the mid-60s, and that means the fish are still feeding strong. The tide's working in our favor today with high tide hitting around mid-morning, so get out there early and make the most of it.

Now, here's what's been happening on the water. We've had some solid striped bass and sand bass activity lately. The...

Artificial Lure here with your Rio Grande, Texas fishing report for Thursday, November 20, 2025, and let me tell y’all, it’s shaping up to be a classic late fall day on the border. Sunrise hit at 6:52 a.m., with sunset coming up around 5:46 p.m. today according to Tide-Forecast, giving you a solid window for making the most of the bite.

We kicked off the morning with a brisk breeze rolling off the water. Skies started off crystal clear but expect some afternoon cloud cover moving in. Temperatures are comfortable, sitting right in the low-70s, and humidity is d...

Out here on the Lower Rio Grande this November morning, the pre-dawn breeze has a bit of bite to it, but that’s only got the fish feeling frisky—especially with the weather sitting in the low 60s at sunrise, climbing into the mid-70s by afternoon as reported by the National Weather Service Brownsville. Skies are mostly clear, and a soft south wind is keeping the water moving. Sunrise hit just after 6:54 AM, with sunset rolling in early at 5:35 PM, giving us those prime hours to chase some big pulls before supper.

The tide’s on a subtle...

Artificial Lure here with your Rio Grande, Texas, fishing report for November 18, 2025.

We’re starting out the week with classic South Texas fall weather—expect thin high clouds and unseasonably warm temps pushing into the low 90s by midafternoon, as reported by KRGV News. Winds are light early but should freshen up by midday, so start early if you can. Sunrise hit at 6:51 AM sharp, and sunset is rolling in about 5:37 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to cast a line.

The tidal swing’s on the mellow side today near the Lower Laguna Madre and South...

Mornin’ Rio Grande anglers. Artificial Lure here, and I’ve got the lowdown for you on today’s bite. We’re lookin’ at a warm start with temps already pushin’ into the 90s, just like yesterday, and the morning fog’s burnin’ off quick. The sun came up at 6:40 AM and’ll set tonight at 6:12 PM, so you’ve got plenty of daylight to work with.

Tides are playin’ a big role today. The low tide hit at 8:47 PM last night, and we’re headin’ into a high tide around 2:21 PM this afternoon. The water’s movin’, and that’s when the fish get activ...

Hey y’all, this is Artificial Lure with your Rio Grande, Texas, fishing report for Sunday, November 16, 2025. Let’s get you ready for a great day on and around the border.

First up, the **sun’s rising at 6:51 AM and setting at 5:37 PM**, giving you plenty of daylight to work that bite. We’ve got **breezy, warm weather continuing; highs in the low 80s with steady Southeast winds**—typical for mid-November down here, just enough breeze for a good surface chop that’s got things moving according to KRGV’s most recent update.

**Tidal detail is key for you sa...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the November 15th fishing report for the Rio Grande and its South Texas stretch. The weather today in Rio Grande begins mild with a sunrise at 6:45 AM and sunset coming around 5:40 PM. Winds are light from the south, averaging around 10 knots. Skies are partly cloudy, making for pleasant time on the water. Water levels remain steady, with the tides near South Padre Island showing a low at 5:50 AM and a high at 12:52 PM, which should bring a good push of bait into the river mouths and estuaries around midday.

Angler activity is picking...

Rio Grande Valley anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning fishing report for November 14, 2025, coming at you straight from the Lower Texas coast, where the action’s heating up even if the weather’s keeping us guessing.

Let’s start off with **weather and tides**. The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi says we’re waking up to mild November warmth, highs nudging into the low 90s and overnight lows holding in the 70s. The marine forecast for the stretch from Port Mansfield down to the Rio Grande River calls for soft southern winds right around 5 knots this mor...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest in fishing intel from down here in the Lower Rio Grande Valley on this fine Thursday, November 13, 2025. We had ourselves another mild Texas morning, with sunrise at 6:54 AM and sunset coming up around 5:45 PM according to Tide-Forecast. The cool fronts held off, so we’re still getting those warm, muggy breezes out of the southeast, hovering around 71° at sunrise and creeping up into the upper 70s by midafternoon. Water temps along the Rio and out toward Boca Chica and South Bay should be hanging in the upper 60s to low 70s, which keeps the...

This is Artificial Lure with your Rio Grande, Texas fishing report for Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 6:47 a.m., and we’re headed for sunset around 5:49 p.m. The morning started cool and breezy with temps in the low 70s, and we’re expecting the weather to hold steady most of today. That little bite in the air is getting fish on the move, especially since a cold front pushed through early this week, dropping water temps just a hair – perfect for fall action according to KRGV First Warn Weather.

Tidal movement is moderate today, with NOAA a...

Morning y’all, this is Artificial Lure with your Rio Grande, Texas fishing report for Monday, November 10th, 2025.

We kicked off the week with a strong cold front pushing through the Valley yesterday, leaving us with refreshing temps in the upper 60s to low 70s this morning, and it’ll probably hold steady most of the day, according to the KRGV First Warn 5 Weather team. The wind’s lingering out of the north at about 12 to 16 mph, which might mean a little chop on the river and flats, so bring your favorite wind-cutting hat. Skies are mostly clear, so don...

Artificial Lure here reporting from the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas, where we’re enjoying a warm, bright fall morning on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Out on the banks and boat ramps near Rio Grande City to Brownsville, anglers are kicking off the day under clear skies, with temps climbing fast—yesterday and today, the Rio Grande Valley has been locked into an early-November heat wave, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s, according to KRGV’s weather team. Winds are light out of the southeast, which is making for slick water in the morning and an easy drift for those...

Artificial Lure here, coming at you from the Lower Rio Grande Valley on this fine Saturday, November 8th. The wind’s light, the air has that fall chill, and anglers around Rio Grande, from Brownsville to the Laguna Madre, are hitting the water early to chase the November bite.

Let’s kick it off with the **weather**. According to the National Weather Service, we’ve got cooler-than-average temps in the morning—low 60s at sunrise, warming to mid-70s by late afternoon. Winds are light out of the north at 6–10 knots, so it’s prime for both bay and shorelin...

Artificial Lure here, coming to you with today’s on-the-water scoop for fishing the Rio Grande and nearby South Texas hotspots this fine Friday, November 7th, 2025.

We woke up to a sunrise at about 6:43 AM, with sunset coming around 5:41 PM – plenty of daylight to wet a line. According to KRGV Weather, we’re looking at **very warm and sunny conditions with highs in the 80s** – that’s classic November down here, just enough breeze to keep it pleasant without blowing your hat away.

As for the **tide report**, if you’re heading toward the lower Laguna Madre, the...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your boots-on-the-ground fishing report from the Rio Grande, Texas, for Thursday, November 6, 2025.

We’re waking up to a brisk South Texas morning after that late-night cold front rolled through the Valley. According to the National Weather Service Brownsville office, you can expect temps starting in the mid-50s and warming up around midday, with partly sunny skies and north winds 5 to 10 mph. Sunrise hit right at 6:47 AM today and we’re looking at sunset around 5:47 PM. The chill in the air should stick around, and there's a chance for a little light rain into...

Artificial Lure here with your Rio Grande fishing report for Wednesday, November 5th, 2025. Local anglers, grab your coffee and tune in—here’s your river rundown.

Sunrise hit Rio Grande Valley around 6:48 AM, with sunset coming at 5:46 PM. Cooler mornings have settled in, and as of today, the weather’s shaping up mostly clear and mild, with gentle south winds near 10 knots by midday, as reported in the marine forecast for waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande River. That persistent south breeze should help push some baitfish up, making the main river channels and deeper cuts especi...

Artificial Lure here with your Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Rio Grande, Texas fishing report—local-style and up-to-the-minute.

Sunrise came at 7:49 AM, with sunset ahead at 6:50 PM. Weather’s giving us classic early November in the Valley—humidity steady, southeast breeze around 8 knots, highs flirting with 82°F and cooling off near 64°F tonight. You’ll want a light windbreaker at dawn, but it'll feel great out there. According to National Weather Service online, water’s stable and the Lower Rio Grande and neighboring bays are mostly calm, with only mild chop for skiffs and jon boats.

Today’s tidal swing is subtl...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your November 3, 2025, Rio Grande, Texas, fishing report—local style and straight to the point.

We kicked off this Monday with a warm south Texas start: sunrise at 7:49 AM, sunset at 6:50 PM. Weather’s classic fall Valley—light breeze out of the southeast, highs tickling 82°F, dipping to a mild 64°F tonight. Humidity’s holding steady, which means you’ll want a hat and to keep your tackle dry. According to the National Weather Service, water conditions are stable with only a slight chop on the Lower Rio Grande and bays—perfect for both boat and bank...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest fishing report for Rio Grande, Texas and the Lower Valley on this fine November 2nd, 2025.

This morning brought a **sunrise at 6:43 AM** with clear skies early and pleasant temps right around the mid-70s, but keep an eye out—local weather from KRGV is hinting at a chance for late afternoon thunderstorms with highs climbing into the low 80s. If you’re planning to wade or boat the Laguna Madre or Arroyo Colorado, plan to be off the water before the storms roll in.

Tides are on the move toda...

Artificial Lure here, coming to you from the Lower Valley with your November 1, 2025 fishing report for Rio Grande and the salt and brackish waters around South Padre and Laguna Madre—let’s get right to brass tacks.

We started the morning cool and calm, with sunrise at 7:40 a.m. and the mercury rising from the high 50s into the mid-60s. Expect light northeast winds, perfect for drift fishing and those topwater walks just after sun-up. With a first quarter moon in play, tides out of South Padre show the high coming in just after midnight and a long...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest from Rio Grande, Texas—Halloween morning 2025, and conditions are shaping up for a classic autumn bite. Locals woke to a mild pre-dawn with a cool breeze rolling off the water. According to the National Weather Service, you can expect mostly clear skies today, highs around 81°F, and light winds up to 8 mph from the north. Sunrise hit at 7:36 AM, with sunset set for 6:47 PM—plenty of daylight to chase Texas trophies.

For the tides, South Padre Island predictions show a high tide at 12:57 AM and a low at 5:00 PM. Moving water will...

Well, howdy y'all, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Rio Grande Valley fishing report for Thursday, October 30th, 2025.

Let me tell you, we're getting some prime fall conditions down here in our neck of the woods. We're looking at water temps sitting nice and cool in the mid-70s, which means the fish are starting to get real active. The tides at Port Aransas are working in our favor today with a high tide of 1.59 feet at 2:22 PM and a low at 0.50 feet, so you'll want to time your outings around that afternoon high.

Now...

Howdy from Artificial Lure, checking in with today’s fishing report for October 29, bright and early—here in Rio Grande, Texas, the river and our coastal waters are alive with fall magic.

First things first: the weather’s sitting in the low 70s at dawn, warming to mid-80s by afternoon. Winds are light out of the northeast, and the skies are clear—a picture-perfect morning for wetting a line. Sunrise came at 7:41 a.m., and sunset will be around 6:48 p.m., so you’ve got daylight to chase those bites well into the evening. Tidal swings are mellow, wi...

Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Rio Grande, Texas fishing report for Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The weather’s starting brisk, with a cool north breeze after last night’s weak front—mornings are dipping into the high 60s, with highs topping out in the low 80s and that dry south Texas sun shining through. Sunrise is 7:35 this morning, and you’ll get good daylight til about 6:49 this evening, giving you a long window to wet a line.

Today’s tide times for the coast down at South Padre Island—closest big water to most of us in the...

Artificial Lure here, coming to you with your October 27, 2025, fishing report straight from the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. It’s a classic south Texas fall morning: sunrise hit around 7:39 a.m., with sunset set for 6:54 p.m., giving us a solid day to put lines in the water. Weather's mild for late October—expect daytime temps in the upper 80s, maybe a touch over 90 in the afternoon, with patchy clouds and a light breeze rustling the river cane. KRGV Channel 5 News reported some scattered showers yesterday but things look clear today, with the wind laying down enough to m...

Artificial Lure here, bringing your up-to-the-minute fishing report for October 26th, 2025, straight out of Rio Grande, Texas, and the salty stretch toward South Padre Island.

First light hit at 7:36 a.m. today and we’ll lose it at 6:58 p.m. Expect a cool autumn start with a high around 77, low humidity, and a faint north breeze blowing ten or so knots—perfect for that fall bite window. We’re riding a waxing crescent moon, and the tide’s moving: low water at 10:24 a.m. (0.1 ft) and a strong push to high at 7:40 p.m. (1.54 ft), giving you prime movement...

Well, howdy, y’all—Artificial Lure here, comin’ at you live from the waters around Rio Grande, Texas. Pull up a bucket, grab a cold one, and let’s talk fish!

**Weather & Sunlight**
Today’s shaping up to be another classic South Texas scorcher. The KRGV weather team says expect breezy winds and temps pushing into the 90s. That’s right, folks—heat’s on, so hydrate and slather on the sunscreen. Sunrise lit up our skies right around 7:30 a.m., and we’ll catch sunset just past 7 p.m. That gives us plenty of daylight to prowl the water, b...

Good morning from the lower Rio Grande, Texas. This is Artificial Lure with your Friday fishing report for October 24, 2025.

Sunrise hit the water at 7:37 AM today, and we’ll be fishing daylight until sunset at 6:58 PM. Skies are mostly clear, humidity sits high at around 70%, and it’s another hot one—yesterday tapped 101°F according to Hawaii Weather Today, and we’re feeling the tail end of that heat wave on the water. Expect light east to southeast winds, just 5 to 10 knots, making for easy drifting and mostly calm bay and Gulf conditions per the NWS forecast out of Browns...

Artificial Lure here, coming to you with your Rio Grande, Texas, fishing report for Thursday, October 23, 2025. Air’s warming fast under clear skies and we’re seeing those classic south Texas fall patterns roll in. Sunrise hit at 7:36 a.m., with sunset coming at 6:47 p.m. The weather’s plenty warm—upper 80s by afternoon, water temps hanging in the low 80s. A subtle north breeze has kept things bearable out on the flats.

For the *tidal scoop*, we’re on a mixed tide cycle that’s been productive. Expect a morning low tide around 7:15 a.m., climbing to a healthy...

Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing expert. Today, October 22, 2025, looks perfect for a day of fishing in and around the Rio Grande, Texas. The weather is warm and sunny, with highs in the 90s, making it ideal for a day on the water.

While I couldn't find specific tidal reports for the Rio Grande, the general conditions on the Lower Texas coastal waters are favorable, with light to moderate onshore winds and slight seas. Sunrise is earlier than sunset, giving us plenty of daylight.

Recently, the Devils River nearby has seen some impressive...

Good morning, folks, this is Artificial Lure with your October 21, 2025 fishing report for the Rio Grande and lower valley region. Let’s get you dialed in for a prime day on the water.

We’re starting off with a sunrise at 7:38 AM and sunset coming up around 7:05 PM, giving us a nice, full day to wet a line. The weather out of Brownsville and the Valley area is seasonably warm and dry, with light east winds at about 5 to 10 knots and seas around 2 to 3 feet, so bay boats can roam comfortably and yaks can get in close to the...

Howdy anglers, this is Artificial Lure checking in with your up-to-the-minute fishing report for the Rio Grande Valley and surrounding waters, right here along the Texas border, dated October 20th, 2025.

The sun came up this morning at 7:37 a.m. with sunset expected at 7:02 p.m., giving y’all plenty of daylight for wetting a line. Weather conditions as of this morning are pleasant—a cool front rolled through overnight, knocking temps down to a comfortable 67° at dawn, set to climb to the mid-80s by late afternoon. Winds are mild out of the northeast at 7-10 mph, with partl...

Good morning, Rio Grande Valley! Artificial Lure here with your October 19, 2025, fishing report for the Rio Grande area and surrounding waters. You’re waking up to cool fall temps, clear skies, and a whole lot of promise for tight lines and big stories.

Let’s get right to it: **today’s weather** is shaping up prime for anglers. Temps will start off brisk in the low 50s but warm up nicely past midday, staying dry and comfortable. According to the National Weather Service out of Brownsville, expect light winds with plenty of sun—a recipe for increased fish activity...

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for the Rio Grande Valley.

Beautiful morning out here with sunrise hitting at 7:29 AM and sunset coming at 6:57 PM, giving us a solid day on the water. Weather's looking sunny and warm with temperatures climbing into the 90s, so bring plenty of water and sun protection.

Let's talk tides for South Padre Island. We've got a high tide at 2:06 AM sitting at 1.82 feet, followed by a low at 7:52 AM at 1.33 feet. Next high comes at 2:08 PM reaching 1.92 feet, and we'll close out with a...

Good morning from Rio Grande, Texas—this is Artificial Lure, your local source for everything hitting and biting on the water today, October 17th, 2025. Out here, the sun came up at 7:33 AM and will set at 7:02 PM. First light’s already painting the shallow flats gold and you can feel the humidity hanging thick—fall’s here, but summer’s hanging on a bit longer than we’d like.

Let’s kick off with today’s weather. According to the National Weather Service, it’s unseasonably warm and dry: highs peaking in the high 80s, maybe nudging 90 mid-afternoon, with southeast win...

Artificial Lure reporting from the Rio Grande, Texas, and it’s a classic mid-October morning with sunrise at 7:27 AM and sunset coming in around 7:03 PM. The weather feels like pure fall in the Valley – clear skies, with highs pushing the upper 80s as the day runs on, and some gentle southeast breeze that’ll keep things pleasant out on the water, exactly what the NWS Brownsville office forecasted last night.

The tides, based on the nearby South Padre Island predictions, run low around mid-day and high just after midnight. This morning’s rising tide means fish are on the move...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you on this beautiful Sunday, October 12th, 2025. Let's talk about what's happening in our Rio Grande Valley waters today.

The sun came up at 7:26 this morning and we'll have light until about 7:03 tonight, giving us plenty of time on the water. We're looking at sunny and dry conditions throughout the day, perfect for getting out there and wetting a line.

Now, if you're heading down to South Padre Island, the tide situation is pretty mild today. We've got a low tide coming in around 1:28 this afternoon at...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for Rio Grande, Texas and the surrounding South Texas waters. Sunrise rolled in at 7:25 AM and you’ll see sunset right around 7:04 PM today, so you’ve got a generous window to make the most of the bite. The forecast calls for clear skies and mild temps, with a light northern breeze, making for perfect October fishing. Storms have rattled the area earlier this week, but conditions have settled—minor flooding reported in McAllen hasn’t seemed to slow down the anglers in Cameron and Hidalgo counties.

Over on the coas...

Good morning from deep South Texas—Artificial Lure here with your Rio Grande area fishing report for October 10, 2025. It’s a classic early fall dawn here along the border, and anglers across the lower Rio Grande Valley are shaking off the dew and heading out for another solid day of fishing action.

The weather is starting off a bit muggy, as is typical for October down here—sunrise hit just after 7:32 am, and we’ll see sunset come around 7:11 pm. Expect a high in the mid-80s, mostly cloudy and breezy, with a good chance for an afternoon shower...

Morning y’all, this is Artificial Lure bringing you the day’s boots-on-the-ground fishing report for Rio Grande, Texas and the Lower Valley coast. Grab the coffee—here’s what’s happening on the water for October 8, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 7:24 AM, with sunset coming at 7:09 PM. Weather this morning’s pretty classic for fall—expect patchy clouds, muggy air near 80°F at sunup, warming up to the upper 80s by late afternoon. Humidity’s still hanging heavy, but northeast breezes will kick up later; it’ll be choppy, but totally fishable, especially early. Local radar from Texas Weather Roundup shows scatt...

This is Artificial Lure, coming to you with your early October fishing report straight out of Rio Grande, Texas. For folks getting lines wet today, October 5, 2025, conditions are shaping up for a classic fall bite on the border.

Let’s talk tides first. We’re tracking a low tide coming up mid-morning and high tide late evening, following patterns similar to nearby Arroyo and Port Isabel. Expect a low tide right around breakfast and high tide rolling in shortly after sunset. That means bite windows should heat up predawn to mid-morning and then again as the day cools and...

Artificial Lure here, dropping your fishing report for Friday, October 3rd, 2025, right here for the Rio Grande, Texas area. If you haven’t been out lately, now’s the time—these South Texas fall mornings are crisp, and the bite is turning on with October’s shift.

Let’s kick it off with the **weather and tides**. Today, we’re waking up to mild temps in the low 70s, with a slight breeze around 8-12 mph out of the northeast. Dew is clinging to the banks, and humidity’s on the lower end. According to the National Weather Service out of...

Howdy from Artificial Lure, your Rio Grande fishing correspondent! It’s October 1, 2025, and things are looking mighty fine for anyone looking to wet a line around here. The sun’s pulling up its first cup of coffee over South Texas just about the right time—rise at 7:12 AM, and we’ll be riding home in orange light with sunset at 7:37 PM. Gonna be a solid 12 hours of daylight, though the early risers always have the quietest river to themselves.

Now, let’s talk tides—if you’re headed down to South Padre Island today, you’ll want to know the water’s...

Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, September 28, 2025, fishing report for Rio Grande, Texas, and the surrounding border waters. It’s early fall in the Valley—here’s what you need to know before you hitch up the boat or grab your waders.

The weather’s set to be typical South Texas: warm and muggy at sunrise, climbing into the upper 80s by midafternoon. The winds are forecast to start light out of the southeast, picking up a little after lunch. Skies will be mostly clear, and the high humidity after last week's spotty showers ought to keep fish moving u...

Artificial Lure here with your Rio Grande, Texas area fishing report for September 27th, 2025.

Sunrise had us on the water by 7:23 AM, with sunset coming at 7:29 PM—a good 12 hours to get after ‘em. Locals woke up to a gentle southeast breeze, temps hovering in the low 70s at dawn and climbing toward the mid 80s by afternoon. Light clouds this morning, hoping to burn off by noon, and that means both shade lines and structure are top priorities. According to SaltwaterRecon’s regional forecast, the tides will be outgoing until about noon and then swinging back in—plan you...

Good morning Anglers, Artificial Lure here with your September 26th fishing report for the Rio Grande Valley and mighty Falcon Lake, coming to you just after sunrise—officially 7:24 AM today, with sunset set for 7:29 PM. We’ve got a muggy start down here, temps already working their way into the low 80s and heat indexes pushing up fast—expect high heat into the upper 90s today, so bring plenty of ice and water, especially if you’re beating the banks or braving the sun out on Falcon.

Winds are rolling out of the southeast at 10 to 15 knots this morning...

Artificial Lure here with your Rio Grande, Texas fishing report for Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

We're kicking off the morning with sunrise at 7:11 AM and expecting sunset around 7:45 PM—giving us over 12 hours of daylight to wet a line. Weather's shaping up fine: National Weather Service Brownsville says we’ve got light to moderate east winds today, starting at 5 to 10 knots in the morning, ramping up to 10 to 15 knots by afternoon. Bay conditions will be moderately choppy, with a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms, so pack your slicker and keep an eye on the sky just in case.
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Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Rio Grande, Texas fishing report for Sunday, September 21, 2025.

The day started off muggy and warm, with temps near 80 at sunrise and creeping into the low 90s by late afternoon. We had a light southeast breeze rolling in from the Gulf, which picked up a bit by lunch but nothing too rough—pretty near perfect for folks drifting the deeper outside bends or working the edges in the backwaters. According to timeanddate.com, our sunrise today was at 7:22 AM, and sunset’s coming at 7:32 PM, giving us fat dayl...

Artificial Lure checking in with your Rio Grande, Texas fishing report for Saturday, September 20th, 2025.

This morning along the Rio Grande and out toward South Padre, we’re starting the day with clear, muggy skies and a light breeze—classic early fall border weather. A slight humidity break has rolled in, but expect highs up near 90 by mid-afternoon. Sunrise was at 7:17 a.m. and we’ll see sunset about 7:23 p.m.

On the tide front, South Padre is your closest major gauge. We had an early high tide around 3:22 a.m. with that water dropping out for a...

Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure with your September 19th fishing report for the Rio Grande Valley and surrounding waters right here in deep South Texas. Let’s get you dialed in for a productive trip on the water today.

Starting with the weather, National Weather Service reports a classic mid-September forecast: muggy at daybreak, about 78 degrees, climbing up to the low 90s by midafternoon with southeast winds around 10-15 mph. Skies will be partly cloudy, with a stiff breeze stirring by lunch—so get your surface action in early. Sunrise came at 7:22 a.m., sunset will be at 7...

Good morning from the Lower Valley—this is Artificial Lure, bringing you the September 17th fishing report for the Rio Grande and surrounding waters near Rio Grande City, Texas.

First light cracked at 7:27 AM today, and the sun will duck behind the mesquite and willows right around 7:39 PM. We’re working with about 12 hours and 12 minutes of daylight. The weather’s holding steady—expect temps to start mild in the low 70s at sunrise, climbing to the mid 80s by early afternoon, with a touch of humidity hanging over the river. Conditions are calm this morning, and the wind wil...

Artificial Lure here with the Rio Grande, Texas fishing report for Saturday, September 13, 2025. It’s another beautiful morning down south, and locals are already out chasing that early bite.

Sunrise today came at 7:18 AM with sunset expected at 7:40 PM, so you’ve got a long window for plenty of casts. According to Weather.com and the NOAA, we’ve got mild temps this morning around 75°F, heading up to near 90°F by mid-afternoon. Light winds from the east make for excellent casting and manageable drift. Skies are mostly clear, with just a chance of a pop-up shower this afternoon—cl...

Mornin’ anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Friday, September 12th fishing report for the Rio Grande Valley. We’re stepping into the tail-end of summer, and you can feel it in the muggy air before sunrise—humidity’s up and the bite has been, too. Start was right around 7:15 am, with sunrise hitting at 7:20. Sunset tonight will be 7:46, so there’s plenty of time for after-work casts.

The north wind started out light, before heating up into the high 80s and climbing toward the low 90s by afternoon. Mostly sunny skies and moderate gusts—standard early September, nothing to spook the...

Fishing conditions around Rio Grande, Texas this morning are starting off humid after a wild night—last night’s storms tore through the Valley with strong winds, heavy rain, and plenty of street flooding, especially near Brownsville and Los Fresnos, where rainfall topped out at over four inches according to KRGV News. Today’s skies are clearing, but anglers might still contend with a bit of runoff and stained water from the fresh rain. Winds are expected to calm down through midday, so it’ll be safe and manageable to get out on the water, just keep an eye on any debr...

Good morning, this is Artificial Lure with your September 7th, 2025 fishing report for the Rio Grande Valley and nearby South Texas coastal waters.

Today’s forecast is a sweet one for anglers across the region. According to the National Weather Service in Brownsville, we’re expecting light winds out of the southwest at 5 knots early, swinging around southeast as we move into the afternoon. The bay will have a gentle chop—just enough to keep things interesting—and out in the Gulf, seas are running an easy 1 to 2 feet, perfect for bay boats and flats skiffs alike. The weather...

Artificial Lure coming to you with the Rio Grande fishing report for Saturday, September 6, 2025, bright and early for all you anglers ready to wet a line in the southern tip of Texas.

**Weather’s set for a classic September start:** Clear skies and comfortable temperatures through the morning—expect a light chop on the bay as winds shift southwest to southeast, generally hovering at 5 knots and picking up gently as the day rolls on. No small craft advisories needed, with Gulf wave heights only 1 to 2 feet, perfect for kayak and skiff fishing according to National Weather Service Brownsville. Keep...

This is Artificial Lure reporting in from Rio Grande, Texas, on this fine Friday, September 5th, 2025. If you’re grabbing your rods and rigs today, you’re in for classic end-of-summer South Texas fishing—let’s get right to it.

We saw sunrise at 7:12 AM, with sunset lining up at 7:42 PM—giving anglers a prime, long window for both morning and evening bites. Tidal action today mimics patterns in the Arroyo Colorado region, with a low tide expected late morning and the high rolling in late tonight. These shifting tides are perfect for working the shallow flats and inlets, es...

September 3rd out here on the Lower Rio Grande has been another scorcher, locals waking up to a warm, muggy sunrise around 7:14 a.m. and expecting sunset right at 7:53 p.m. According to Texas Border Business, the heat’s just been hanging on, with mid-90s temps by noon, humidity lingering near 70%, and winds clipping along at 10 to 15 mph out of the southeast. No rain to shake things up—but that's good news for consistent fishing, with steady river levels and clearer water.

Tide-wise, the river’s not tidal this far upriver, but folks chasing action toward the Boca C...

Howdy from the banks of the Rio Grande, this is Artificial Lure coming at you with your boots-on-the-ground fishing report for August 31, 2025, straight out of deep South Texas!

The sun popped over the horizon at 7:12 AM this morning and she’s looking to tuck in around 7:54 PM—plenty of daylight to get your lines wet. We’re seeing classic late summer weather down here: temperatures are warming quickly into the 90s, with a gentle to moderate southeast wind rolling at 10-15 knots. That breeze is keeping the humidity in check, but also putting a little extra ripple on the wa...

Good morning, anglers—this is Artificial Lure, and here’s your boots-on-the-bank fishing report for Rio Grande, Texas, Saturday August 30, 2025. Sunrise was at 7:10 AM and sunset’s rolling in at 8:01 PM. We’ve got steamy late summer weather—early hours are mid-70s, warming up quick into the high 90s by mid-afternoon, so pack ample hydration and sunscreen. Scattered clouds will drift in and out, winds are light from the southeast around 7 mph, making for classic Valley morning conditions before heat builds.

Today’s tides: NOAA shows a high tide peaking around 5:04 AM at 5.84 feet, tapering to low at 10:10 AM...

This is Artificial Lure with your Rio Grande, Texas fishing report for Friday, August 29, 2025. We’re off to a still and muggy start this morning along the lower Texas coast. Sun rose at 7:06 AM and you’ve got well over eleven hours of daylight—sunset at 7:54 PM gives you plenty of time to wet a line. Forecast from the National Weather Service out of Brownsville calls for mostly calm marine conditions, with seas running one to two feet and light variable winds—great for smaller boats and kayak anglers. We might see a shower roll through this afternoon, so keep an eye o...

This is Artificial Lure coming to you live from the Lower Rio Grande, Texas, with your fishing report for Thursday, August 28th, 2025. Here’s what you need to know before you load up the Yeti and hit the salt!

Weather’s been classic late-August—daytime highs pushing mid-90s, muggy with plenty of Gulf humidity. According to the National Weather Service, we’ve got southeast winds around 10 knots, a slight chop on the bay, and only a faint chance of an afternoon shower. That means comfortable, fishable seas with no major weather holding you back. Sunrise was at 7:04 AM, suns...