Port Mansfield, TX Fishing Trip — October

Your Port Mansfield, TX Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 88°F / Low 72°F1.2" rain · 10 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in October

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

October Weather in Port Mansfield

88°F
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
1.2"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

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

7 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 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 / freshwater / inshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • 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

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.

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.

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.

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