South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
Celebrates January 23rd as
National Cook Your Catch Day
With Island restaurants renown for their fish recipes and great Redfish and Drum in the bay, SPI is the perfect Gulf-to-Table experience
South Padre Island, Texas (January 18, 2021)—January 23rd is once again being celebrated as National Cook Your Catch Day by the avid anglers and cuisine fans of South Padre Island. The Island is celebrating their second National Cook Your Catch Day with a VIP fishing trip and dinner for regional influencers, tips from fishing guides on techniques for catching different species, ideas from SPI chefs on how to make the most of every catch, and a call for the best fish stories on social media.
Enjoying freshly caught fish is a tradition on this tropical Texas island, where dining Gulf to table is a daily experience.
“The Island is not only a hub for some pretty dedicated anglers, it’s also home to very talented chefs who know how to bring out the best in fresh fish,” noted South Padre Island Convention and Visitor Bureau executive director Ed Caum, himself an avid angler and foodie. From Redfish to Flounder to Snapper to shrimp and more, this Texas fishing mecca is renowned for both talented fishing guides and a number of locally-owned, chef-driven restaurants that will take fresh-caught fish from hook to plate.
“Fishing is the perfect outdoor activity. With our great winter weather and smaller crowds this time of year, it’s a perfect time to get out on both the Gulf of Mexico and the Laguna Madre Bay,” said Caum. “Best of all, even if you don’t land that big one, there are multiple restaurants here with fresh fish on the menu every day.”
About South Padre Island
With a tropical feel, miles of sandy beaches and expansive views of both Gulf of Mexico and Laguna Madre Bay’s blue waters, South Padre Island is a world-class, year-round Texas Gulf Coast beach destination. The Island provides a warm, four-season welcome with an abundance of safe and socially distanced outdoor activities including water sports, dolphin watching, fishing, horseback riding, diving, and birding. For information on Island experiences, visit www.sopadre.com.
