Tyler, TX Fishing Trip — October

Your Tyler, TX Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in October

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

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.

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Species Regulations

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

Spotted bass are considered a black bass and are included in the black bass aggregate 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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum
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.

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