Port Lavaca, TX Fishing Trip — October

Your Port Lavaca, TX Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 86°F / Low 69°F3.1" rain · 7 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in October

8 species
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various
GrouperGood
Grouper
Various
RedfishFair
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
King MackerelFair
King Mackerel
Various
CobiaFair
Cobia
Various
Spotted SeatroutFair
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Red SnapperFair
Red Snapper
Various
Black DrumFair
Black Drum
Various

October Weather in Port Lavaca

86°F
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
3.1"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

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$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.

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

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.

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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