Fishing Overview for Rio Grande
Flowing along Laredo, the Rio Grande yields blue, channel, and flathead catfish, plus carp and occasional gar. Deep bends, eddies behind structure, and confluences with local creeks shine, with nighttime catfish action strong in warm months. Small boats and kayaks work eddies and current seams, while accessible banks near town bridges and parks offer shore opportunities, and it pairs well with trips to
Sun and Moon Times
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Nautical Twilight begins:Sunrise:
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Sunset:Nautical Twilight ends:
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Moon under:
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Visibility:74%
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Waxing Gibbous
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Distance to earth:405,492 kmProximity:0.5 %
Moon Phases for Rio Grande
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average Day
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major Time:07:10 am - 09:10 am
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minor Time:02:26 pm - 04:26 pm
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major Time:07:34 pm - 09:34 pm
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minor Time:11:54 pm - 01:54 am
Tides Times for Fishing: Sat, 22 Aug
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| high | 04:40 am | 1.48 ft |
| low | 06:29 pm | -0.03 ft |
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 1.44 ft
, Coeff: 96
low:
, -0 ft
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Waxing Gibbous |
high:
, 1.48 ft
, Coeff: 100
low:
, -0.03 ft
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Waxing Gibbous |
high:
, 1.51 ft
, Coeff: 104
low:
, -0.07 ft
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Waxing Gibbous |
high:
, 1.51 ft
, Coeff: 104
low:
, -0.1 ft
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Waxing Gibbous |
high:
, 1.48 ft
, Coeff: 100
low:
, -0.07 ft
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Full Moon |
high:
, 1.41 ft
, Coeff: 92
low:
, 0 ft
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Full Moon |
high:
, 1.31 ft
, Coeff: 80
low:
, 1.21 ft
high:
, 1.25 ft
, Coeff: 72
low:
, 0.13 ft
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Full Moon |
high:
, 1.21 ft
, Coeff: 68
low:
, 1.08 ft
high:
, 1.25 ft
, Coeff: 72
low:
, 0.3 ft
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Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Rio Grande area
Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 2 wharf(s) in this area.
South Jetty - 11.96612021815km , Fisherman's Wharf Marina - 16.62267327746km
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 8 beaches and bays in this area.
Boca Chica Beach - 4.0762440578km , Boca Chica Bay - 5.67903759071km , Del Mar Beach - 8.12892136409km , South Bay - 9.00901668708km , Back Bay - 11.85006476842km , Playa Washington - 13.61953495897km , Playa Lauro Villar - 13.84662253512km , Playa Bagdad - 14.50197017043km
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 11 main harbours in this area.
Port Isabel Turning Basin - 13.44152333586km, Sea Ranch Marina - 13.47103346648km, Cameron County Marina - 13.66539380004km, Southpoint Marina - 13.79058599908km, Mighty Minnow Marina - 14.65043099101km, White Sands Marina - 14.79941405396km, Anchor Marina - 15.02824084552km, Fisherman's Wharf Marina - 16.62267327746km, Laguna de los Portales - 17.71955105828km, Goose Island Passing Basin - 18.34716330679km, Brownsville Fishing Harbor - 19.63749595155km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Rio Grande. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Rio Grande - 0km , Boca Río Grande - 0.12376025643km , Laguna Mar Negro - 3.42814203317km , Boca Chica Beach - 4.0762440578km , Rio Grande - 4.40408185365km , Boca Chica Bay - 5.67903759071km , Verdolaga Lake - 6.55327677283km , Del Mar Beach - 8.12892136409km , Brazos Island - 8.33731448942km , South Bay - 9.00901668708km , Laguna San Juan - 10.86784144293km , Clark Island - 11.20432836588km , Laguna Las Ánimas - 11.68943159275km , Arroyo Gomeño - 11.77404320558km , Back Bay - 11.85006476842km , South Jetty - 11.96612021815km , Río Cajas Pintas - 12.73359940627km , Long Island - 12.77422332125km , Laguna la Cafetera - 13.04308152461km , Port Isabel Turning Basin - 13.44152333586km , Sea Ranch Marina - 13.47103346648km , Playa Washington - 13.61953495897km , Cameron County Marina - 13.66539380004km , Southpoint Marina - 13.79058599908km , Playa Lauro Villar - 13.84662253512km , Playa Bagdad - 14.50197017043km , Mighty Minnow Marina - 14.65043099101km , White Sands Marina - 14.79941405396km , Anchor Marina - 15.02824084552km , Vadia Ancha - 15.8021081793km , Estero El Tule - 16.37699046408km , Fisherman's Wharf Marina - 16.62267327746km , Laguna de los Portales - 17.71955105828km , Bahia Grande - 17.75721818575km , Goose Island Passing Basin - 18.34716330679km , San Martin Lake - 18.51039532615km , Laguna Larga - 18.75953868325km , Laguna Mata de Sandía - 19.06064647431km , Bird Island - 19.44170714273km , Brownsville Fishing Harbor - 19.63749595155km
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