Fishing Charters in Texas
Browse fishing charters in Texas that can help you catch southern flounder.
Texas Red Fish Adventures
Harlingen, Texas
The Lower Laguna Madre is one of the finest spots to fly fish for red fish (red drum), black drum, speckled trout, flounder, tarpon, snook, sheepshead, and ladyfish.
Kapt Keepers Charters
Galveston Charter Fishing trips with personal and courteous service. Offshore, Bay and Jetty Fishing. Red Snapper, Kingfish, Redfish, Ling, Flounder, and more
Have Boat Will Travel Guide
Sabine Lake Fishing guides, Fish Sabine Lake, Capt. Bill Watkins, Sabine Lake fishing guide provides Sabine Lake saltwater guided fishing trips for individuals and groups for speckled trout, redfish, and flounder. Have Boat Will Travel Guide Service and Captain Bill Watkins will guide you on a fishing trip to remember.
Frenzy Guide Service
Enjoy Galveston Bay Fishing Guide Service with a friendly Captain and fully customized trips specializing in redfish, speckled trout, and flounder.
Captain Joe's Flounder Ventures
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REEL Therapy Charter Service
Reel Therapy Charter Service fishes top waters in Bahia Grande, Laguna Larga, Arroyo Colorado Cutoff, Barney M Davis Reservoir, Resaca de los Cuates, Vadia Ancha, Rio Grande, Redfish Fishing, Flounder , Sea Trout, Speckled Trout, Texas Flats Fishing, Texas redfish, Texas fish, Texas Fishing, Texas Fishing Tips
Big John's Fishing Guide
Port Isabel / South Padre Island , Texas - Red Fish - Trout - Snook - Black Drum - Flounder - Over 30 years of experience, you're guaranteed a catch of a lifetime!
Fish Finder Guide Service
Paul Braly, Laguna Madre fishing guide, Baffin Bay, Fish Finder Guide Service is based on North Padre Island near Corpus Christi Texas. We provide guided fishing trips from Rockport to the Land Cut. We target redfish, trout, and flounder on light tackle.
Surrender At Sunrise - Flounder Gigging Trips Port Aransas Rockport
Best Flounder Gigging Trips with in Aransas Pass, Rockport, Port Aransas, Corpus Christi - Texas
Spot N' Tails Fishing Charters
Corpus Christi fishing charters in Corpus Christi Bay, Baffin Bay, Aransas Bay, Laguna Madre. No Fish No pay! Catch redfish, black drum, speckled trout, and flounder.
Clear Lake Texas Fishing Trips
Escape Charters
We offer 8 hour bay fishing trips for up to 6 people to catch redfish, black drum and speckled trout or flounder.
Best Time to Catch Southern Flounder
Peak season: May, June, September, October. Also good: April, July, August, November. Right now in February, activity is poor.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Southern Flounder
Port Aransas, Texas, is a fantastic destination for Southern Flounder anglers, offering a variety of habitats from the flats of Aransas Bay to the channels leading to the Gulf. The 'Flounder Alley' area is particularly well-known. Fall is the prime time, coinciding with their migration. Focus your efforts in the evenings and early mornings, especially around lighted docks and piers where flounder ambush prey. A local favorite is using a popping cork with a soft plastic lure, allowing you to cover more ground and attract attention. Public access to the bays is readily available, with numerous boat ramps and wading areas. Be aware of the strong currents and shallow depths in some areas. The flounder in this region are known for their size, with many exceeding the minimum length requirements.
How to Catch Southern Flounder
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Southern Flounder in Port Aransas.
Southern Flounder Fishing Regulations in Texas
Open Season
Dec. 16 - Oct. 14
Daily Bag Limit
5 per person per day
Size Limit
15-inch minimum total length
License Required
Saltwater fishing license
From Nov. 1 - Dec. 15 flounder may be taken by pole-and-line only. The use of gigs or spears is prohibited during this time.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Texas state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best bait to use for flounder in Port Aransas?
Live baitfish like mullet or shrimp are very effective for catching flounder. Artificial lures that mimic these baitfish can also work well.
When is flounder season open in Port Aransas?
Flounder season in Texas is open from December 16th to October 14th. Be sure to check the latest regulations before you go.
What is the legal size for flounder I can keep in Port Aransas?
You can keep flounder that are at least 15 inches in total length. Any flounder shorter than that must be released.
How many flounder can I keep per day in Port Aransas?
The daily bag limit for flounder is 5 fish per person. Make sure to follow regulations to help conserve the fishery.
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