Texas City, TX Fishing Trip — September

Your Texas City, TX Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 75°F4.2" rain · 9 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in September

8 species
King MackerelGood
King Mackerel
Various
GrouperGood
Grouper
Various
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various
CobiaGood
Cobia
Various
Black DrumGood
Black Drum
Various
RedfishFair
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
Red SnapperFair
Red Snapper
Various

September Weather in Texas City

85°F
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
4.2"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

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

2 in Texas City + 108 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.

Buy License Online — Texas

Species Regulations

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.

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.

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