Cobia Fishing in Texas

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Miss Directed and Miss Guided Fishing Charters

Miss Directed Fishing Charters specializes in private deep sea fishing charters for everything from red snapper to blue marlin in the waters off South Padre Island, Texas. The offshore waters hold other fish as well, such as tuna, amberjack, wahoo, mahi mahi/dorado, cobia, grouper, sailfish, and more Texas Sportfish.

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South Padre Island, Texas

Seasonal Activity Chart

Current Status: poor

Low activity season. Cobia are less active and catches may be limited. Consider targeting other species.

BEST

GOOD

FAIR

POOR

Cobia

Various

Cobia fishing in TX: focus on seasonal forage and water conditions near Port Aransas. Use natural presentations and adjust depth with temperature and current.

How to Catch Cobia

Typical Size

Length: Varies by fishery

Weight: Varies by fishery

Habitat

•Local structure and edges
•Current seams
•Bait concentrations
•Depth changes

Where & When to Fish

Target Locations

•Current seams
•Points/edges
•Structure holding bait

Best Times

•Dawn/dusk and nights
•Moving tides or peak current

Bias patterns to Port Aransas area: use local structure (passes/bridges for coastal; channels/points for inland) and match depth to temperature.

Cobia Fishing Regulations in Texas

Open Season

Year-round

Daily Bag Limit

1 per day

Size Limit

40-inch minimum

License Required

Saltwater fishing license

Anglers may possess only one cobia greater than 50 inches in length per vessel per day. There is an exception for holders of a properly issued Cobia Tag.

⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Texas state wildlife agency before fishing.

Popular Cities for Cobia Fishing in Texas

Port Aransas Point Point Comfort Port Neches Port O Connor Port O'Connor Brownsville Lake Jackson

Other Popular Species in Texas

White Bass Spotted Bass Blue Catfish Flathead Catfish Largemouth Bass Hybrid Striped Bass Striped Bass Crappie