Port Mansfield Β· Lower Laguna Madre (Arroyo City)
- Mangrove snapper
- Speckled trout
- Pompano
Mangrove snapper, trout and pompano on live bait.
- Bait
- Live bait
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Saturday, October 17, 2026|26.564Β°N, 97.276Β°W Β· NOAA 8778485
| βΌ Low | 1:28 PM | 0.52 ft |
First Quarter
41% illuminated
Low
Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.
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| Day | Moon | Sun | 1st tide | 2nd tide | 3rd tide | 4th tide | Coefficient | Solunar activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sun | π | β² 7:26 AM βΌ 7:04 PM | 2:25 AM β² 1.6 ft | 9:31 AM βΌ 0.5 ft | 5:27 PM β² 2.1 ft | 76high | ||
| 12 Mon | π | β² 7:26 AM βΌ 7:03 PM | 9:57 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 6:19 PM β² 2.1 ft | 79high | |||
| 13 Tue | π | β² 7:27 AM βΌ 7:02 PM | 10:29 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 7:10 PM β² 2.1 ft | 79high | |||
| 14 Wed | π | β² 7:27 AM βΌ 7:01 PM | 11:08 AM βΌ 0.3 ft | 8:18 PM β² 2.1 ft | 79high | |||
| 15 Thu | π | β² 7:28 AM βΌ 7:00 PM | 11:53 AM βΌ 0.4 ft | 10:21 PM β² 2.1 ft | 77high | |||
| 16 Fri | π | β² 7:29 AM βΌ 6:59 PM | 12:39 PM βΌ 0.4 ft | 11:35 PM β² 2.0 ft | 74high | |||
| 17 SatToday | π | β² 7:29 AM βΌ 6:58 PM | 1:28 PM βΌ 0.5 ft | 70high |
Coefficient compares each day's tidal swing with this station's weak and strong tides over the surrounding month (about 45 = weak, 95 = strong). Bigger swings move more water and bait.
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Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
Observed 5:40 PM Β· NDBC PMNT2 (9 mi) Β· sky & visibility from PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY APT (28 mi)
Wind
17mph
From NNE (20Β°)
Temperature
68Β°F
High 70Β° Β· Low 66Β° so far today
Humidity
49%
Dew point 46Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
β0.03 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Nearest NWS weather station, hourly readings
Fishing conditions now
Pressure just started dropping. Fish often feed ahead of a front.
Port Mansfield Β· Lower Laguna Madre (Arroyo City)
Mangrove snapper, trout and pompano on live bait.
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Port Mansfield Β· Lower Laguna Madre (Arroyo City)
Reds and trout on the drift.
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Port Mansfield Β· Lower Laguna Madre (Arroyo City)
More reds and trout.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 6:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-17 UTC). Arrow length shows current speed. Labeled dots are measured sensor readings; open circles are model forecast points (click one to see its forecast below).
No salinity sensors near this station reported in the past week.
Model: NOAA Northern Gulf Operational Forecast System (NGOFS2). Sensors: Texas Water Development Board. Imagery: USDA/USGS The National Map.
NOAA NGOFS2 model Β· 48 hours