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Port Arthur, TX Fishing Trip — May

Your Port Arthur, TX Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 82°F / Low 71°F10" rain · 17 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
RedfishExcellent
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
GrouperExcellent
Grouper
Various
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
Red SnapperExcellent
Red Snapper
Various
CobiaExcellent
Cobia
Various
Black DrumExcellent
Black Drum
Various

May Weather in Port Arthur

82°F
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
10"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

1 in Port Arthur + 5 Nearby

Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide - Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide
Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide

Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide

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Captain Randys Guide Service - Captain Randys Guide Service
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Captain Randys Guide Service

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Experienced Guides - Best Charter Prices - Convenient Online Booking. Fish with Captain Randy and the most experienced fishing guides on Lake Sabine.

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N2 Fishing Charters - N2 Fishing Charters
N2 Fishing Charters

N2 Fishing Charters

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N2 Fishing is a top-rated fishing charter near Sabine, TX. We offer fun and affordable fishing excursions for all ages and experienced levels

Sabine Pass, Texas
Jason Catchings Hunting & Fishing Adventures - Jason Catchings Hunting & Fishing Adventures
Jason Catchings Hunting & Fishing Adventures

Jason Catchings Hunting & Fishing Adventures

4.8(4)Top Rated

Explore our premium fly and light tackle fishing adventures in Texas and Louisiana. Our guides have hundreds of years of combined fishing experience on the flats of the Texas Gulf Coast and the Marshes of Louisiana. Redfish, sea trout, black drum and more await. Our guides know how to put you on the fish.

Black DrumRedfishSpeckled Trout
Liberty, Texas
Have Boat Will Travel Guide - Have Boat Will Travel Guide
Have Boat Will Travel Guide

Have Boat Will Travel Guide

5(1)Top Rated

Sabine Lake Fishing guides, Fish Sabine Lake, Capt. Bill Watkins, Sabine Lake fishing guide provides Sabine Lake saltwater guided fishing trips for individuals and groups for speckled trout, redfish, and flounder. Have Boat Will Travel Guide Service and Captain Bill Watkins will guide you on a fishing trip to remember.

freshwaterinshoreSpeckled TroutRedfish
Vidor, Texas
Keystone Outdoors - Keystone Outdoors
Keystone Outdoors

Keystone Outdoors

Port Arthur, Texas

Discover top Port Arthur attractions after your fishing trip with Captain Kenneth Davis. Enjoy beaches and local sights! Book now!

inshore
Port Arthur, Texas
$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
1 / 2

King Mackerel

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Redfish

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Grouper

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Spotted Seatrout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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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 freshwater / inshore Fishing

  • 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.

Buy License Online — Texas

Species Regulations

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

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.

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