Bastrop, TX Fishing Trip — August

Your Bastrop, TX Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 95°F / Low 76°F1.6" rain · 7 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

5 species
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
White BassGood
White Bass
Various
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in Bastrop

95°F
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
1.6"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

9 Guides Near Bastrop

No guides are based in Bastrop, 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 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 inshore Fishing

  • 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.

Buy License Online — Texas

Species Regulations

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Only two hybrid striped bass 20 inches or greater may be retained.

White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum
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