West University Place, TX Fishing Trip — April

Your West University Place, TX Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 82°F / Low 65°F3.7" rain · 10 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
White BassGood
White Bass
Various

April Weather in West University Place

82°F
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
3.7"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

100 Guides Near West University Place

No guides are based in West University Place, 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

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.

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.

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Only one blue catfish 30 inches or greater may be retained per day.

White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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