Tyler, TX Fishing Trip — August

Your Tyler, TX Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 91°F / Low 75°F1.5" rain · 8 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

25 species
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Guadalupe BassGood
Guadalupe Bass
Various
TilapiaGood
Tilapia
Various
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Longnose GarGood
Longnose Gar
Various
Shortnose GarGood
Shortnose Gar
Various
Yellow BassGood
Yellow Bass
Various
BowfinGood
Bowfin
Various
Redear SunfishGood
Redear Sunfish
Various
Redfin PickerelGood
Redfin Pickerel
Various
Rock BassGood
Rock Bass
Various
Freshwater DrumGood
Freshwater Drum
Various
Green SunfishGood
Green Sunfish
Various
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Black CrappieGood
Black Crappie
Various
Chain PickerelGood
Chain Pickerel
Various
White BassGood
White Bass
Various
Redbreast SunfishGood
Redbreast Sunfish
Various
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
White CrappieFair
White Crappie
Various
White PerchFair
White Perch
Various

August Weather in Tyler

91°F
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
1.5"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

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

1 in Tyler + 28 Nearby

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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 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 Fishing

  • 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

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

In the portion of the Devils River lying within Val Verde County, the bag limit is 1 smallmouth bass per day.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day (combined)
Size Limit:No size limit

For blue and channel catfish, only one can be 30 inches or greater in length. There are special regulations for certain water bodies, so consult the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department regulations.

Guadalupe Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-18 inch protected slot; only one fish over 18 inches may be retained.

Guadalupe bass are the Texas state fish. Special regulations apply in some areas to protect the species.

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

Tilapia are an exotic, invasive species in Texas. There are no restrictions on take or possession.

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