Brownsville, TX Fishing Trip — March
Your Brownsville, TX Fishing Trip
March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 64°F3.2" rain · 4 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in March
8 species
GoodRed Snapper
Various
GoodGrouper
Various
GoodSpotted Seatrout
Various
GoodFlounder
Various
GoodBlack Drum
Various
FairKing Mackerel
Various
FairRedfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
FairCobia
Various
March Weather in Brownsville
83°F
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
3.2"
Rainfall
4
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.
$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.
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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
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.
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.
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.