Balmorhea, TX Fishing Trip — October
Your Balmorhea, TX Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 60°F0.9" rain · 3 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in October
ExcellentBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairFlathead Catfish
Various
October Weather in Balmorhea
85°F
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
0.9"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
No Guides Found
We couldn't find guides near Balmorhea.
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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
Peak
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
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Only one blue catfish 30 inches or greater may be retained per day.
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.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum
Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum
For catfish, only 1 may be 30 inches or greater in length.