Brownsville, TX Fishing Trip — February

Your Brownsville, TX Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 75°F / Low 58°F1" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in February

8 species
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
RedfishFair
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
Red SnapperFair
Red Snapper
Various
GrouperFair
Grouper
Various
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various
Black DrumFair
Black Drum
Various
King MackerelLow
King Mackerel
Various
CobiaLow
Cobia
Various

February Weather in Brownsville

75°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
1"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

50 Guides Near Brownsville

No guides are based in Brownsville, but these guides operate nearby.

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$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 / 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.

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Species Regulations

Spotted Seatrout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-25 inch slot limit

No more than one spotted seatrout may exceed 25 inches.

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.

Grouper
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per person, only 1 may be a gag, black, yellowfin, or scamp grouper
Size Limit:23-inch minimum for gag, black, yellowfin, or scamp grouper

Different size limits and regulations may apply to other grouper species. Check TPWD regulations for specifics.

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