Jourdanton, TX Fishing Trip — April

Your Jourdanton, TX Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 87°F / Low 65°F1" rain · 9 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in April

Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing

April Weather in Jourdanton

87°F
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
1"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

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

10 Guides Near Jourdanton

No guides are based in Jourdanton, but these guides operate nearby.

$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.

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Species Regulations

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Spotted bass are considered a black bass and are included in the black bass aggregate limit.

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.

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.

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.

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