Horseshoe Bay, TX Fishing Trip — May

Your Horseshoe Bay, TX Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 88°F / Low 67°F8.9" rain · 12 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
RedfishExcellent
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
GrouperExcellent
Grouper
Various
Black DrumExcellent
Black Drum
Various
Red SnapperExcellent
Red Snapper
Various
CobiaExcellent
Cobia
Various
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various

May Weather in Horseshoe Bay

88°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
8.9"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

24 Guides Near Horseshoe Bay

No guides are based in Horseshoe Bay, but these guides operate 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.

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

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:27-inch minimum
Redfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:20-28 inch slot limit

Only one redfish over 28 inches may be retained per person per year with a properly issued Red Drum Tag.

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.

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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