Help planning south padre trip

[snipermedic]

We are heading to SPI end of March and staying during the week. 2 adults 35-43 in age and a yorkie.

Plan is too relax get some beach in and she wants to fish. (IDK if she is trying to speed up the engagement ring process or what?) but hey I’m down.

I have never been to SPI and nor has she. The rates at the 2 hotels are great and both dog friendly and it’s between the La Quinta and the Comfort Suites. The La Quinta looks closer to the beach by a block or so but it’s on the far north end and comfort inn is on the far south side. I have no idea where to fish on the island and which beach is better. So figured I would get some TBH help. Thanks

[Big pig]

We got a guide (1/2 day) for the family once.
Awesome trip. Family friendly guide was awesome
Will look up the name of you are interested.

BP

[TimmyG]

we stay in the la copa its right across from the causeway and we set up our canopy directly on the beach from the motel been doing this for years and fish there too weve caught hardheads, whiting, pompano, trout and reds, small sharks and stingrays. my dad once caught a 4ft diameter stingray everyone coulnt believe we caught it where everyone was swimming we busted the barb off and let it go back into the surf

regaurdless of where your at id bet fishing is good so long as the surf cooperates with you

[Flex]

The La Quinta on North end looks nice. Beach is way less crowded up there. And you're close to where you can drive on the beach.

Fishing is good in summer, y'all may be a little early. Off the beach throwing crabs, mullet, shrimp will get you into some reds, blacks, throwing fish bites will get you Whiting.

Sea turtles rescue is close to that hotel cool.

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[snipermedic]

Thank you all

[snipermedic]

Ttt

[Burntorange Bowhunter]

Stay at the Wanna Wanna. Trust me. Hang out at the bayside bars for the sunset followed by fireworks on Saturday.

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[Crazy Horse]

another option is pirates landing pier over the bridge in port isabel

[CoolArrow]

I got a couple of kayaks you can borrow.

[Bowshark]

Stop by Harrys Bar

[yaqui]

There is a restaurant there that will grill up your catch for a small fee. Don't remember the name though.

[Kenner97]

We have stayed at La Copa also and enjoyed it.

[hound dog]

Blackbeards will do Parmesan Crusted/blackened/fried on any fish you catch. They bring you a plate with 2 sides, bread, salad and your fish. I believe $10.95pp
Guide services everywhere. They will charge anywhere from $350-500 1/2 day for 2 people. (956)244-4178 Ryan, is a guide down there. He puts you on trout, mangrove snapper, reds if they are biting. Bite is slow right now. If you bring some gear you don't mind loosing (weights and hooks), the jetties is always cool for a quick trip. Friday and saturday nights Claytons to hang out. Mid day is Wanna Wanna or Boomerang Billies.
Enjoy.

[Burntorange Bowhunter]

Wanna Wanna is awesome. No frills outdoor motel with a nice tiki bar and grill. Walk right out your door to the beach. Chairs, umbrellas and volleyball court.

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[MasterOfNothing]

The east side (surf side) of the island is where people normally go to go sit at the beach. The west side (bay side) of the island is where people for the most part launch their boats, waverunners, and wade fish. Theres a couple peirs for fishing before and after the queen isabela causeway. Theres also the jetties on the southern point of the island and several fishing charters throughout the island. Theres a bunch of restaurants, Blackbeards is a must and so is pirates landing in port isabel. I live about 40 min away from South padre. If you need help with anything let me know.