Fishing Guides in Harlingen, Texas
Browse 2 fishing guides and charters available for booking.
Search for a different location
2 charters found in Harlingen
Arroyo City Outfitters
Captain Ryan Falls Is The Leading Hunting And Fishing Guide Of South Texas. He Takes Groups On Tours Off South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Arroyo City and Port Mansfield.
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.
What's Biting in Harlingen
5 species reported in the Harlingen area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Harlingen, TX
Fishing in Harlingen in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Harlingen — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Harlingen in February
1 species is active in and around Harlingen in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Harlingen's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Harlingen in March
4 species are active in and around Harlingen in March: Carp, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Harlingen's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Harlingen in April
5 species are active in and around Harlingen in April: Carp, Bluegill, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Harlingen's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Harlingen in May
5 species are active in and around Harlingen in May: Carp, Bluegill, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Harlingen's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Harlingen in June
5 species are active in and around Harlingen in June: Carp, Bluegill, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Harlingen's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Harlingen in July
4 species are active in and around Harlingen in July: Carp, Bluegill, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Harlingen's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Harlingen in August
3 species are active in and around Harlingen in August: Carp, Bluegill, Flathead Catfish. Book one of Harlingen's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Harlingen in September
5 species are active in and around Harlingen in September: Carp, Bluegill, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Harlingen's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Harlingen in October
4 species are active in and around Harlingen in October: Carp, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Harlingen's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Harlingen in November
1 species is active in and around Harlingen in November: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Harlingen's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Harlingen in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Harlingen — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Harlingen
Harlingen, Texas offers freshwater fishing with 5 species reported in the area and 2 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, September.
Best Months
Water Types
What You Can Catch in Harlingen
Crappie
Crappie fishing near Harlingen offers a change of pace from the saltwater scene. While not a crappie hotspot, the freshwater resacas (oxbow lakes) and irrigation canals around the city hold populations of these tasty panfish.
Full crappie guide for Harlingen →Largemouth Bass
While Harlingen is closer to the coast, you can still find some decent largemouth bass fishing in nearby freshwater locations. The Arroyo Colorado, a resaca (oxbow lake) system, and various irrigation canals offer bass anglers some opportunities.
Full largemouth bass guide for Harlingen →Bluegill
If you're looking for some classic panfishing action, Harlingen's bluegill population won't disappoint. These feisty little fish thrive in the numerous resacas and canals scattered throughout the city and surrounding areas.
Full bluegill guide for Harlingen →Flathead Catfish
Harlingen, Texas, may not be the first place that comes to mind for flathead catfish, but the resacas and connected waterways hold some surprisingly large specimens. These predatory fish prefer slow-moving water with plenty of cover, and the resacas offer just that.
Full flathead catfish guide for Harlingen →Nearby Cities with Fishing Guides
Plan a Trip to Harlingen
See what's biting in Harlingen, find top-rated guides, and estimate charter costs.
Types of Fishing in Harlingen
Freshwater
1 guides available
Inshore
1 guides available
Are you a fishing guide in Harlingen, Texas?
Join our directory free in 2026 — starting 2027, listings are $99/year.