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San Benito, TX Fishing Trip — May

Your San Benito, TX Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 92°F / Low 75°F3" rain · 10 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in May

Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

May Weather in San Benito

92°F
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
3"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

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

50 Guides Near San Benito

No guides are based in San Benito, but these guides operate nearby.

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Osprey Cruises - Osprey Cruises
Osprey Cruises

Osprey Cruises

4.5(767)Top Rated
Port Isabel, Texas
Captain Murphy's Fishing - Captain Murphy's Fishing
Captain Murphy's Fishing

Captain Murphy's Fishing

4.5(774)Top Rated

Captain Murphy's Isla Tours Fishing Charters Deep-Sea Fishing Trips: Our Specialty is Red Snapper. Other fish caught are Grouper, Ling, Bonita, Shark, Dorado, Amberjack, and others according to Season. Located in Sea Ranch Marina, South Padre Island, TX.

BluefishGrouperRed Snapper
South Padre Island, Texas
Blast To Cast South Padre Island Fishing Guide Service - Blast To Cast South Padre Island Fishing Guide Service
Blast To Cast South Padre Island Fishing Guide Service

Blast To Cast South Padre Island Fishing Guide Service

5(172)Top Rated

Looking for the Best South Padre Island Fishing Charters? Look no further than Blast to Cast Fishing Guide Service. Consistently ranked as a top fishing guide!

South Padre Island, Texas
Jims Pier - Jims Pier
Jims Pier

Jims Pier

4.5(245)Top Rated
inshore
South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing Guide South Padre Island Capt. Elliott Charters - Fishing Guide South Padre Island Capt. Elliott Charters
Fishing Guide South Padre Island Capt. Elliott Charters

Fishing Guide South Padre Island Capt. Elliott Charters

5(135)Top Rated

All tackle, lures, cut or live bait is included with all fishing charters. Also, make sure to have your Texas Salt Water fishing license.

South Padre Island, Texas
Drift Water Charters - Drift Water Charters
Drift Water Charters

Drift Water Charters

5(112)Top Rated

Experience unforgettable fishing trips with expert-guided services, including rods, reels, tackle, bait, drinks, and snacks for your adventure.

South Padre Island, Texas
Danny B Fishing Charters - Danny B Fishing Charters
Danny B Fishing Charters

Danny B Fishing Charters

4.5(168)Top Rated
South Padre Island, Texas
South Texas Elite Outfitters and fishing charters - South Texas Elite Outfitters and fishing charters
South Texas Elite Outfitters and fishing charters

South Texas Elite Outfitters and fishing charters

4.8(88)Top Rated

Contact Us Home Contact UsContact Us Call and book your trip today! We look forward to helping you plan your trip. Call and let us help you with any

South Padre Island, Texas
Laguna Madre Guide Service - Laguna Madre Guide Service
Laguna Madre Guide Service

Laguna Madre Guide Service

5(44)Top Rated
Port Isabel, Texas
Osprey Fishing Trips - Robert Tyler
Robert Tyler

Osprey Fishing Trips

3.4(150)

Cruises, Fishing Excursions and Private Charters in South Padre Island, Texas. Choose from our Dolphin Watch Tours, Sea Life Safari Cruises, Pirate Ship Cruises and our 55' Speedboat Adventure. Also offering Bay or Deep Sea Fishing Charters.

offshore
Port Isabel, Texas
Epic Charters Unlimited - Epic Charters Unlimited
Epic Charters Unlimited

Epic Charters Unlimited

4.6(28)Top Rated

Professional Offshore & Deep Sea Charter fishing company providing Epic Freeport and Galveston Texas fishing charter, blue water fish gulf of mexico near shore

Bluefish
Port Isabel, Texas
Fishing Adventures of South Padre Island - Fishing Adventures of South Padre Island
Fishing Adventures of South Padre Island

Fishing Adventures of South Padre Island

4.8(20)Top Rated

Contact Captain Jeff Hartung

South Padre Island, Texas
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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.

What's Biting By Month

Peak

Channel Catfish

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

Crappie

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

White Bass

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

Largemouth Bass

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

South Padre Island25 guides · 29 miPort Isabel13 guides · 27 miPort Mansfield7 guides · 32 miRio Hondo2 guides · 20 miHarlingen2 guides · 6 mi

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 inshore / offshore 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.

Buy License Online — Texas

Species Regulations

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

For catfish, only 1 may be 30 inches or greater in length.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Special regulations apply on some trophy bass lakes, including Lake Fork and Sam Rayburn Reservoir.

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