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  • Rio Grande Valley Post-Storm Fishing: Muddy Waters, Hot Bites

    Rio Grande Valley Post-Storm Fishing: Muddy Waters, Hot Bites
    Feb 27 2026
    Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing guide right here in the Rio Grande Valley. It's February 27, 2026, and man, we got some wild weather last night—KRGV reports four inches of rain in Los Fresnos, 2.5 in Brownsville, and gusts up to 62 mph in McAllen from them overnight storms. Flooding's easing up, but rivers and bays are muddy and risin'. Expect partly cloudy skies today, temps in the low 70s, light winds from the north per NWS Brownsville.

    Sunrise was 'round 7:15 AM, sunset 'bout 6:30 PM. Tides at nearby Port Isabel station show low at 9:58 AM (0.18 ft), high 3:33 PM (around 1.5 ft), then low 9:55 PM—NOAA Tides & Currents. Fishin' should pick up on the incoming tide this afternoon.

    Fish activity's solid post-rain; freshwater drum, channel cats, and Rio Grande cichlids are bitin' aggressive in the Rio Grande and lower Laguna Madre. TPWD all-tackle records from Lady Bird Lake nearby note recent big catches like a 72-pound smallmouth buffalo March 2025 and 14-pound largemouth bass Feb 2025—expect similar hauls here with runoff stirrin' 'em up. Limits of 10-20 perch and cats reported local lately, plus reds and specks in the bays pushin' into creeks.

    Best lures: Go with **chartreuse spinnerbaits** or **jerkbaits** for bass and reds in murky water—they're flashin' good. Topwater frogs early mornin'. Live bait? **Shrimp** under a popping cork or **mullet chunks** on the bottom for cats and drum—can't beat 'em right now.

    Hot spots: Hit the **Rio Grande below Falcon Dam** for cats driftin' cut shad, or **Brazos Santiago Pass** for reds on the tide change—boat ramps are open, watch for debris.

    Y'all stay safe out there, check regs, and wear your PFDs.

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  • Rio Grande Valley Fishing Report: Prime February Conditions and Hot Spot Tips

    Rio Grande Valley Fishing Report: Prime February Conditions and Hot Spot Tips
    Feb 25 2026
    Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing buddy down here in the Rio Grande Valley. It's February 25, 2026, and we're lookin' at a prime day on the water 'round Rio Grande, Texas. Weather's comin' in windy with milder temps pushin' the 70s, per KRGV reports—perfect for keepin' fish active without sweatin' buckets. Sunrise hit around 6:54 AM, sunset 'bout 6:28 PM, givin' ya a solid 11+ hours of light, straight from Tide-Forecast data.

    Tides are fishin' friendly today: expect a low tide early mornin' near -0.9 ft around 4 AM, risin' to a high of 1.6 ft by 2:53 PM, based on South Padre Island charts which mirror our local flows. That incoming tide's gonna stir up the bottom, pullin' in baitfish.

    Fish activity's pickin' up this late winter—TPWD private waters logs show recent catches like a 1.68 lb Rio Grande Cichlid on worms back in May, plus white bass at 1.27 lbs on fly rods in Feb '23, and hybrid striped bass hittin' 7.3 lbs on Clouser flies. Channel cats up to 49 lbs on cut bait, flatheads pushin' 72 lbs, and tilapia like Nile at 1.77 lbs on spoons. Drum, gar, and sunfish are bitin' steady too—folks pullin' strings of crappie and blues on wooly buggers and minnows. Numbers are solid, especially post-front, with multi-species limits common.

    Best lures right now? Toss Clouser minnows or J-Moe patterns on fly gear for bass and whites—deadly in these currents. Spoons and beetle spins for tilapia and cichlids. For bait, live shrimp, cut shad, or worms rule the day—match the hatch for gar and cats.

    Hit these hot spots: the bends near the river mouth where tides rip, or drop a line at the old railroad bridge pilings—fish stack up there on the move. Launch early, stay safe on the wind.

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  • Winter Bass and Catfish Peak: Rio Grande Valley Fishing Report February 23

    Winter Bass and Catfish Peak: Rio Grande Valley Fishing Report February 23
    Feb 23 2026
    Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing guide right here in the Rio Grande Valley. It's February 23, 2026, and we're kickin' off the day with some prime winter fishin' conditions along the Rio Grande and nearby waters.

    Weather's holdin' steady after that cold snap—expect sunny skies with highs around 70°F in Brownsville and McAllen, droppin' to freezin' temps overnight per the First Warn 5 team. Sunrise at 7:24 AM, sunset 7:45 PM, givin' us a solid 12+ hours of light. Solunar tables for nearby Corpus Christi show major bitin' times from 11:58 AM to 1:58 PM today—perfect for hittin' the water.

    Tides at the mouth are favorable: NOAA predicts high at 2:40 AM (6.49 ft), low 9:10 AM (0.55 ft), high 3:57 PM, and low 8:48 PM. Movin' water's key—fish the incomin' tide for best action.

    Fish are active despite the chill. Recent TPWD all-tackle records from West Nueces River near the Rio Grande highlight channel catfish up to 3.64 lbs (23 inches), Rio Grande cichlids at 1.45 lbs, bluegill sunfish 0.70 lbs, and largemouth bass 3.72 lbs. Locals report steady catches of catfish, perch, and tilapia hybrids—numbers are good, with limits comin' quick on slow days. Bass are pickin' up in shallower bends.

    Best lures? Go with soft plastics like Senkos for bass, or jigheads with curly tails. Top baits: live shrimp, worms, or cut mullet for cats and cichlids—they're hammerin' 'em right now.

    Hot spots: Try the braids near Socorro for structure-huggin' bass and cats, or the mouth at Boca Chica for tidal reds and specks if you're boat-bound.

    Bundle up early, fish the peaks, and stay safe out there.

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  • Rio Grande Valley Sunday Bite: Reds and Specs Heating Up This Late Winter

    Rio Grande Valley Sunday Bite: Reds and Specs Heating Up This Late Winter
    Feb 22 2026
    Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' down here in the Rio Grande Valley. It's Sunday, February 22, 2026, kickin' off at 8:32 AM, and we're lookin' at a prime day on the water 'round Rio Grande City and the Lower Rio Grande.

    Tides today? NOAA's tidal report shows a small high at 9:15 AM reachin' 1.2 feet, droppin' to low at 3:47 PM at 0.1 feet, then risin' to another high 'round 10 PM. Fish love that movin' water—gets the reds and specs stirrin'.

    Weather's fishin' friendly: AccuWeather says partly cloudy, highs in the low 70s, light 5-10 mph southeast breeze, perfect for castin' without fightin' gusts. Sunrise was at 7:22 AM, sunset 6:32 PM—plenty of daylight to hook up.

    Fish activity's heatin' up this late winter. Texas Parks & Wildlife reports solid catches last week: reds up to 28 inches hammerin' the flats, black drum pushin' 5-10 pounds, and trout in the 16-20 inch range schoolin' near drop-offs. Limits were common—folks pullin' 15-25 fish days on calmer spots. Sheepshead and small catfish roundin' out the mix.

    Best lures? Go with 1/4 oz gold spoons or paddle tails in chartreuse for reds and trout—mimics shrimp perfect. Soft plastics like DOA shrimp under a poppin' cork for specs. Live bait kings: fresh shrimp or mullet on a fish-finder rig. Finger mullet if you can net 'em.

    Hot spots? Hit the Brazos Island flats for wadin' reds, or drop lines at the Queen Isabella Causeway pilings for drum and sheepshead—structure's loaded.

    Get out there safe, wear your PFD, and tight lines!

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  • Rio Grande Bite Report: Redfish, Trout, and 51-Pound Cats This February

    Rio Grande Bite Report: Redfish, Trout, and 51-Pound Cats This February
    Feb 21 2026
    Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing buddy down here on the Rio Grande in Texas. It's a crisp February mornin' on the 21st, sunrise hittin' at 7:26 AM and sunset around 7:47 PM, givin' us a solid 12 hours 21 minutes of daylight. Weather's mild today—partly cloudy, highs in the low 70s, light southerly breeze keepin' things comfortable after that recent cold snap.

    Tides at nearby Rockport show a low of -0.24 ft this afternoon around 6:14 PM, then high at -0.17 ft—perfect for fish huggin' the shallows. Solunar charts from Riviera forecast major bites from 12 PM to 2 PM and minor windows 6:22-7:22 AM and 6:44-7:44 PM; moon's a slim 2% waxing crescent, so hit those peaks hard.

    Fish are wakin' up! Recent reports from Captain Experiences got folks pullin' 20+ fish per trip—redfish of a lifetime, speckled trout, flounder, even spinner sharks and big blue cats up to 51 lbs. Limits on reds and trout in the bays around the mouth, channel cats and flatheads stackin' up in the river bends per TPWD records. Rio Grande cichlids are feisty too, hittin' 1+ lbs.

    Best lures? Go with gold spoons or paddle tails on light tackle for reds and trout—mimic shrimp in these clearin' waters. Topwater plugs at dawn for explosive strikes. Live bait shines: shrimp or mullet under a popping cork for specks, cut shad for cats.

    Hot spots: Check the bends near Falcon Lake inflows for cats, or the mouth into the Gulf for reds—wade the flats at low tide. Stay safe, check regs.

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  • Fishing the Rio Grande: Perfect Winter Day for Chasing Cats, Bass, and Cichlids

    Fishing the Rio Grande: Perfect Winter Day for Chasing Cats, Bass, and Cichlids
    Feb 20 2026
    Howdy, folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to gal for all things fishin' down here in the Rio Grande Valley. It's February 20th, 2026, and we're lookin' at a prime winter day on the water—clear skies, temps hoverin' around 65-70°F daytime with light northerly winds at 5-10 mph, perfect for gettin' out early before it warms up. Sunrise kicked off at 7:15 AM, sunset's at 6:25 PM, givin' ya about 11 hours of light to chase 'em.

    Tides are playin' nice today near the mouth—low at 0.19 ft around 11 AM, high pushin' 1.11 ft by 11 PM per NOAA at nearby Sabine Pass, so fish the outgoing for best movement. Solunar tables rate today average to good, with minor bites from 7-8 AM and major feedin' windows 3-5 PM—hit those hard.

    Fish are active in the cooler flows; recent TPWD reports from similar Rio Grande spots like Comal show channel cats up to 6 lbs, largemouth bass to 9 lbs, Rio Grande cichlids, and tilapia haulin' in steady. Locals been pullin' strings of channel cats and bluegills on cut bait, with smallmouth bass hittin' on lighter tackle. Numbers are solid—dozens per outing if ya work the eddies.

    Best lures right now? Go with 1/4 oz jigheads tipped with curlytail grubs in chartreuse for bass and cichlids, or Rat-L-Traps in shad patterns for twitchin' through current. Live bait kings are shrimp, worms, or liver chunks for cats—can't beat 'em when the water's 55-60°F.

    Hot spots: Try the bends below Falcon Dam for cats and bass, or the cane-choked pockets near Rio Grande City bridges—structure's holdin' fish tight.

    Y'all stay safe, check regs, and wear your PFDs.

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  • RGV Fishing Report: Rough Seas, Promising Tides, and Hot Spots for Reds, Trout, and Cats

    RGV Fishing Report: Rough Seas, Promising Tides, and Hot Spots for Reds, Trout, and Cats
    Feb 18 2026
    Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' atcha with your Rio Grande Valley fishin' report for February 18th, 2026. Winds are north at 20-25 knots with gusts to 30 out in the Gulf from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande, seas runnin' 5-9 feet rough—stay safe if you're headin' offshore, per the National Weather Service Brownsville forecast. In Laguna Madre, expect north winds 20-25 knots, rough bay conditions, and a chance of early showers. Sunrise was at 7:15 AM, sunset 'round 6:20 PM—prime daylight for sight fishin' if you can handle the chop.

    Tides today at the Rio Grande mouth show a fallin' tide mid-mornin', peak high around 2 PM accordin' to NOAA predictions, pushin' baitfish into the cuts—perfect for ambushes. Fish activity's pickin' up post-cold front; recent reports from Captain Experiences got folks haulin' in redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and even a monster 51-pound blue catfish nearby in Central Texas waters on February 17th. Limits of reds and trout comin' steady on inshore trips, with black drum and sheepshead mixin' in.

    For lures, go with **gold spoons** or **paddle tails** in chartreuse for trout and reds—work 'em slow on the bottom. **MirrOlure twitchbaits** or soft plastics on jigheads shine for flounder in the troughs. Live bait? Shrimp under a poppin' cork or finger mullet free-lined. For cats like that big blue, stink bait, cut shad, or chicken liver on a bottom rig—nightcrawlers work too.

    Hot spots: Hit the new Olmito Nature Park piers on Resaca del Rancho Viejo for easy access to reds and cats—MyRGV.com says it's open with 2.2 miles of trails. Or paddle out to Camp McAllen for catch-and-release action, now open per KRGV news.

    Bundle up, watch them seas, and tight lines!

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  • Fishing the Rio Grande in South Texas - Ideal Winter Conditions, Tidal Flux, & Hotspots for Diverse Catches

    Fishing the Rio Grande in South Texas - Ideal Winter Conditions, Tidal Flux, & Hotspots for Diverse Catches
    Feb 16 2026
    Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing buddy down here on the Rio Grande in South Texas. It's February 16, 2026, and we're lookin' at a prime winter day on the water—clear skies with temps climbin' from 40°F lows to 61°F highs, light winds makin' it perfect for wadin' or driftin' the banks. Sunrise hit around 7:15 AM, sunset 'bout 6:15 PM, givin' us a solid 11 hours of light.

    Tides are runnin' strong today per NOAA charts—high at 10:20 AM pushin' 1.2 ft, droppin' to a low of -0.56 ft by evenin', stirrin' up the muddy bottoms where fish feed heavy. Solunar forecast from solunarforecast.com calls this a "best" day, with major bites from 11:35 AM to 1:35 PM and minors at 6:52-7:52 AM plus 5:20-6:20 PM—get out there early!

    Fish are active in these cooler waters, especially with that tidal flush. Recent TPWD all-tackle records show Rio Grande Cichlids hittin' up to 1.59 lbs on fly rods and minnows, channel cats to 4.55 lbs on rod and reel, and flatheads pushin' 30 lbs on jug lines. Largemouth bass are grabbin' 8+ lbs, Guadalupe bass around 2-3 lbs, plus gar, drum, and bluegills in the mix. Captainexperiences.com reports redfish, speckled trout, and flounder as hot targets nearby, with folks landin' tarpon and big sea bass this month on light tackle.

    Best lures right now? Chatterbaits with craw trailers for bass, like that 3.5 lb Guadalupe on the Blanco—works killer here too. Super Duper or topwater poppers for twitchy strikes, clouser minnows on fly for cats and carp. Live bait shines: minnows, worms, perch for gar and sunfish. Cut bait or shrimp for bottom-feedin' cats durin' outgoing tides.

    Hit these hot spots: the bends near Rio Grande City for cichlids and bass—deep pools holdin' cats; or Falcon Lake inflows for reds and trout, where tides mix fresh and brackish. Wade the shallows or kayak the cuts, 10-20 ft depths.

    Stay safe, check regs, and tight lines!

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