Lake Jackson, TX Fishing Trip — December

Your Lake Jackson, TX Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 52°F4.8" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

8 species
GrouperFair
Grouper
Various
Spotted SeatroutFair
Spotted Seatrout
Various
RedfishLow
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
King MackerelLow
King Mackerel
Various
CobiaLow
Cobia
Various
FlounderLow
Flounder
Various
Red SnapperLow
Red Snapper
Various
Black DrumLow
Black Drum
Various

December Weather in Lake Jackson

69°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
4.8"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the 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

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.

Spotted Seatrout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-25 inch slot limit

No more than one spotted seatrout may exceed 25 inches.

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
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