Idalou, TX Fishing Trip — October
Your Idalou, TX Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 55°F1.6" rain · 4 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in October
5 species
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
GoodCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
October Weather in Idalou
79°F
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
1.6"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
No Guides Found
We couldn't find guides near Idalou.
Browse all Texas guides$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's Biting By Month
Peak
1 / 2
Texas Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$30
Non-Resident$58
Requirements
Required for ages 17+. Freshwater and saltwater packages available. Red drum tag separate.
Species Regulations
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
For catfish, only 1 may be 30 inches or greater in length.
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Only one blue catfish 30 inches or greater may be retained per day.
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.
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum
Only two striped bass 30 inches or greater may be retained. Special regulations may apply on certain water bodies.