South Houston, TX Fishing Trip — August

Your South Houston, TX Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 90°F / Low 76°F6" rain · 23 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

5 species
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in South Houston

90°F
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
6"
Rainfall
23
Rainy Days

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

111 Guides Near South Houston

No guides are based in South Houston, but these guides operate nearby.

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$1,750
Estimated total for 2 people
$875
per person
Charter $1,200
Tip $240
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else you should bring:

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 / deep sea / offshore / nearshore / freshwater 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.

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Species Regulations

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Carp are considered a rough fish in Texas, and there are no restrictions on harvest.

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Only two hybrid striped bass 20 inches or greater may be retained.

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Only two striped bass 30 inches or greater may be retained. Special regulations may apply on certain water bodies.

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