Galveston, TX Fishing Trip — April

Your Galveston, TX Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 77°F / Low 67°F5.2" rain · 15 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in April

8 species
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Red SnapperExcellent
Red Snapper
Various
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
King MackerelGood
King Mackerel
Various
RedfishGood
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
GrouperGood
Grouper
Various
CobiaGood
Cobia
Various
Black DrumGood
Black Drum
Various

April Weather in Galveston

77°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
5.2"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days

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

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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.

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

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.

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.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:27-inch minimum
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