Beaumont, TX Fishing Trip — May

Your Beaumont, TX Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 84°F / Low 69°F10.5" rain · 17 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

Alligator GarExcellent
Alligator Gar
Various

May Weather in Beaumont

84°F
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
10.5"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

9 Guides Near Beaumont

No guides are based in Beaumont, 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

Peak

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.

Buy License Online — Texas

Species Regulations

Alligator Gar
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

All alligator gar harvested from the public waters of the state other than Falcon Reservoir must be reported within 24 hours of harvest using the My Texas Hunt Harvest app or online. No fishing for alligator gar allowed from May 1 through May 31 in specified counties.

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