West Columbia, TX Fishing Trip — March

Your West Columbia, TX Fishing Trip

March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 58°F4.8" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in March

5 species
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Flathead CatfishGood
Flathead Catfish
Various
White BassFair
White Bass
Various

March Weather in West Columbia

76°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
4.8"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

68 Guides Near West Columbia

No guides are based in West Columbia, 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

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.

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.

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.

Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

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

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