Matagorda, TX Fishing Trip — September
Your Matagorda, TX Fishing Trip
September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 87°F / Low 74°F2.9" rain · 14 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in September
8 species
GoodKing Mackerel
Various
GoodFlounder
Various
GoodGrouper
Various
GoodCobia
Various
GoodSpotted Seatrout
Various
GoodBlack Drum
Various
FairRedfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
FairRed Snapper
Various
September Weather in Matagorda
87°F
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
2.9"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
6 Guides Matched
$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
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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 offshore Fishing
- Rain jacket or windbreaker
- Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
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
King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:27-inch minimum
Flounder
Season:Open Season: December 16 - October 14
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Gigging is a popular method for catching flounder.
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.