Crystal Beach, TX Fishing Trip — January

Your Crystal Beach, TX Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 56°F / Low 44°F5.7" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in January

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

January Weather in Crystal Beach

56°F
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
5.7"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

3 Guides Matched

$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 Fishing

  • 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

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.

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.

Black Drum
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-30 inch slot limit

Only one black drum over 30 inches may be retained per person per year.

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