Winter
Dec – Feb
Trout get stocked in the Guadalupe tailwater, and big speckled trout move up onto the mud flats on warm afternoons. Late in the season the sand bass start pushing up the rivers. On the coast, fish the warmest part of the day.
When to go
Twelve months of fishing.
Texas weather swings hard, but something is always biting. Here’s how the year usually goes.
Spring
Mar – May
Prime time. Bass and bluegill move onto their beds, creeks run clear and full, and redfish start tailing on the high spring tides. Bring a popper and a spoon fly wherever you go.
Summer
Jun – Aug
Fish early and late. Wet-wade the Hill Country rivers for Guadalupe bass, throw at schooling sand bass at dawn, and watch for tarpon rolling off the jetties. Stay off the water when there's lightning.
Fall
Sep – Nov
Bull reds school up in the surf and passes, the flounder run out through the drains, and cooler water gets the bass back on topwater. A lot of us think fall is the best season of the year.
Peak months at a glance
| Fishery | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe tailwater troutRivers | ||||||||||||
| Sand bass river runRivers | ||||||||||||
| Big speckled troutCoastal Flats | ||||||||||||
| Pond bluegill on bedsStock Ponds & Tanks | ||||||||||||
| Topwater largemouthLakes & Reservoirs | ||||||||||||
| Guadalupe bass on creeksHill Country Creeks | ||||||||||||
| Tarpon in the passesCoastal Waters | ||||||||||||
| Tailing redfishCoastal Flats | ||||||||||||
| Flounder runCoastal Waters |
Rough guidance only. Conditions change with rain, wind and tides. Always check Texas Parks & Wildlife regulations and flow gauges before you head out.