Lake Jackson, TX Fishing Trip — August

Your Lake Jackson, TX Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 90°F / Low 76°F5.9" rain · 28 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

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

August Weather in Lake Jackson

90°F
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
5.9"
Rainfall
28
Rainy Days

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

109 Guides Near Lake Jackson

No guides are based in Lake Jackson, but these guides operate nearby.

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$1,750
Estimated total for 2 people
$875
per person
Charter $1,200
Tip $240
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else you should bring:

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 / deep sea / offshore / nearshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • 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

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.

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

Cobia
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:40-inch minimum

Anglers may possess only one cobia greater than 50 inches in length per vessel per day. There is an exception for holders of a properly issued Cobia Tag.

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