FishKillFlea Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the fishing opportunities. From legendary bass factory reservoirs in the Piney Woods to incredible redfish flats down the coast, you'll want the $40 All-Water TX fishing license to experience it all.
The East Texas Bass Factories (Freshwater)
| Spot | Region | Species | Why Famous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Fork | East Texas | Largemouth Bass | The undisputed king of Texas trophy bass fishing |
| Sam Rayburn Reservoir | East Texas | Largemouth Bass | Massive 114,000-acre tournament haven |
| Toledo Bend Reservoir | TX/LA Border | Bass, Crappie | Incredible flooded timber along the border |
The Mighty Gulf Coast (Requires Saltwater Package)
| Water | Region | Species | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston Bay | Upper Coast | Speckled Trout, Redfish | Vast bay system easily accessible from Houston |
| Laguna Madre | South Coast (Corpus) | Redfish, Trout | World-famous hypersaline bay with sight-casting flats |
| South Padre Island | Deep South | Tarpon, Snapper | Breathtaking offshore and nearshore access |
Seasonal Guide
| Season | Best Targets | Prime Spots | Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (Feb–Apr) | Trophy Bass Spawn | Lake Fork, Falcon Lake | February/March is your best shot at a 13lb+ "ShareLunker" |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | Snapper, Offshore | Galveston, SPI | Running offshore to the oil rigs for federal snapper season |
| Fall (Sep–Nov) | Bull Redfish Run | Sabine Pass, Port A | Massive bull reds moving through the coastal passes |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | Trout (Wading) | Baffin Bay, Laguna Madre | Slow-sinking Corkys for monster speckled trout |
Neighboring: Louisiana for shared Toledo Bend boundary water, Oklahoma for Lake Texoma, Arkansas and New Mexico on the borders.
A TX All-Water Package is $40. Review all TX package costs or find out where to buy your TX license.