Rockport, TX Fishing Trip — May

Your Rockport, TX Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 75°F4.6" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
RedfishExcellent
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
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 Rockport

83°F
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
4.6"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

24 Guides Matched

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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

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
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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