Athens, TX Fishing Trip — February
Your Athens, TX Fishing Trip
February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 60°F / Low 41°F2.8" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in February
8 species
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
FairCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
LowBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
LowWhite Bass
Various
LowSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
February Weather in Athens
60°F
Avg High
41°F
Avg Low
2.8"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
40 Guides Near Athens
No guides are based in Athens, but these guides operate nearby.
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
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What to Bring
Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:
Essentials
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Polarized sunglasses
- Hat or visor
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
Food & Personal
- Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
- Snacks or lunch
- Cooler for your catch
- Motion sickness medication (if needed)
- Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
- Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)
For freshwater / inshore Fishing
- Bug spray
- Rain gear
- Light rain jacket
Texas Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$30
Non-Resident$58
Requirements
Required for ages 17+. Freshwater and saltwater packages available. Red drum tag separate.
Species Regulations
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum
Special regulations apply on some trophy bass lakes, including Lake Fork and Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum
Only two striped bass 30 inches or greater may be retained. Special regulations may apply on certain water bodies.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum
Spotted bass are considered a black bass and are included in the black bass aggregate limit.