Newcastle, TX Fishing Trip — October
Your Newcastle, TX Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 84°F / Low 61°F0.8" rain · 4 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in October
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
October Weather in Newcastle
84°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
0.8"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
12 Guides Near Newcastle
No guides are based in Newcastle, 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's Biting By Month
Peak
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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 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.
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.
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.