Brownsville, TX Fishing Trip — August
Your Brownsville, TX Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 94°F / Low 79°F4.4" rain · 14 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in August
8 species
GoodKing Mackerel
Various
GoodRedfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
GoodRed Snapper
Various
GoodCobia
Various
GoodGrouper
Various
GoodSpotted Seatrout
Various
GoodBlack Drum
Various
FairFlounder
Various
August Weather in Brownsville
94°F
Avg High
79°F
Avg Low
4.4"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
50 Guides Near Brownsville
No guides are based in Brownsville, 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 inshore / offshore Fishing
- Rain jacket or windbreaker
- Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
- 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
King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:27-inch minimum
Redfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:20-28 inch slot limit
Only one redfish over 28 inches may be retained per person per year with a properly issued Red Drum Tag.
Red Snapper
Season:Year-round in state waters; Federal season varies
Bag Limit:2 per person
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Federal waters seasons are set annually. Check TPWD and NOAA websites for the current federal season.
Cobia
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:40-inch minimum
Anglers may possess only one cobia greater than 50 inches in length per vessel per day. There is an exception for holders of a properly issued Cobia Tag.