Port Isabel, TX Fishing Trip — May
Your Port Isabel, TX Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 88°F / Low 76°F3.6" rain · 12 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in May
8 species
ExcellentKing Mackerel
Various
ExcellentRedfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
ExcellentGrouper
Various
ExcellentCobia
Various
ExcellentSpotted Seatrout
Various
ExcellentFlounder
Various
ExcellentRed Snapper
Various
ExcellentBlack Drum
Various
May Weather in Port Isabel
88°F
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
3.6"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
13 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 / inshore Fishing
- Rain jacket or windbreaker
- Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
- 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
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.
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.