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South Padre Island Sports and Recreation

South Padre Island's sandy beaches have long been known as a top beach volleyball venue. However, SPI also offers joggers, walkers, cyclists, swimmers, triathletes, and golfers plenty of places to "play." And, of course, don't forget the water sports.
Isabella Charters
Fishing charters and dolphin watch cruises on the Lower Laguna Madre, leaving from Pirate's Pier in Port Isabel, just across the bay from South Padre Island.
KOA World's Largest Surf Fishing Tournament
South Padre Island, Texas will be the location for what is being billed as the "World's Largest Surf Fishing Tournament." Hundreds of competitors are expected to take part in the event, which is attempting to set the world record for most surf fishing competitors in a single day event. The tournament is set for Feb. 9, 2008.
Laguna Guides
Laguna guides is a collection of saltwater fishing guides who guide light-tackle anglers and fly fishermen for speckled trout, redfish, snook, tarpon and more on the Laguna Madre bay between South Padre Island and Port Isabel.
South Padre Island Golf Course
Located across the bay in Laguna Vista, the South Padre Island Golf Course is just a short drive for visitors wishing to play a round of golf.
World's Longest Causeway Run
The annual "World's Longest Causeway Run" draws over a thousand participants annually to run over the Queen Isabella Causeway from Port Isabel to South Padre Island.
American Diving - Diving South Padre Island
American Diving offers a wide array of diving and snorkeling expeditions in the clear Gulf waters surrounding South Padre Island.
Windsurfing
With miles of shallow, calm water in the Lower Laguna Madre and strong winds coming off the Gulf of Mexico, South Padre Island is a windsurfer's dream.
Ruff Rider Regatta
A South Padre Island Labor Day Weekend tradition, the Ruff Rider Regatta is an 'around the Island' catamaran race.
Pirate's Pier
Jutting out into the Laguna Madre bay, Pirate's Pier offers fishermen an excellent platform from which to cast for speckled trout, redfish, flounder and more.
Osprey Fishing Trips
Deep sea and bay fishing charters leaving from Fish Bones Pier, inside the KOA campground, on South Padre Island.
Fish Bones Pier
Located inside South Padre KOA, Fish Bones Pier offers day and night-time fishing from a lighted pier jutting into the Lower Laguna Madre bay.
South Padre Island Fishing Guide Association
How can you be surrounded by water and not want to go fishing? South Padre Island boasts some of the nation's top inshore and offshore sport fishing.
Texas International Fishing Tournament
Held in the waters around Port Isabel and South Padre Island, the Texas International Fishing Tournament is the largest salt water fishing tournament in Texas.
Texas International Fishing Tournament
Held the first weekend in August in the waters around Port Isabel and South Padre Island, the Texas International Fishing Tournament is the largest salt water fishing tournament in Texas, attracting over 1,200 participants every year.
Capt. Eddie Curry
Light-tackle fishing guide in the Lower Laguna Madre.
Capt. Eric Glass
Fly fishing charters in the Lower Laguna Madre.
Capt. Danno Wise
Light-tackle and fly fishing charters in the Lower Laguna Madre.

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