Harlingen, TX Fishing Trip — September

Your Harlingen, TX Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in September

5 species
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Flathead CatfishGood
Flathead Catfish
Various

2 in Harlingen + 48 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

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Special regulations apply on some trophy bass lakes, including Lake Fork and Sam Rayburn Reservoir.

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Carp are considered a rough fish in Texas, and there are no restrictions on harvest.

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