Bayou Vista, TX Fishing Trip — December
Your Bayou Vista, TX Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 54°F4.6" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in December
LowTarpon
Various
LowFlounder
Various
December Weather in Bayou Vista
66°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
4.6"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
109 Guides Near Bayou Vista
No guides are based in Bayou Vista, but these guides operate nearby.
$1,750
Estimated total for 2 people
$875
per person
Charter $1,200
Tip $240
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
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What to Bring
your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else you should bring:
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 / deep sea / offshore / nearshore / freshwater Fishing
- Rain jacket or windbreaker
- Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
- 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
Tarpon
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:85-inch maximum length
Tarpon tags are required to possess a tarpon. Check TPWD website for details.
Flounder
Season:Open Season: December 16 - October 14
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Gigging is a popular method for catching flounder.