Crystal Beach, TX Fishing Trip — March

Your Crystal Beach, TX Fishing Trip

March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 61°F4.2" rain · 15 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in March

8 species
GrouperGood
Grouper
Various
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various
Red SnapperGood
Red Snapper
Various
Black DrumGood
Black Drum
Various
RedfishFair
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
King MackerelFair
King Mackerel
Various
CobiaFair
Cobia
Various

March Weather in Crystal Beach

71°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
4.2"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days

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

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.

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.

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.

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