🐟 What fish can you catch in Austwell?

Most commonly caught species around Austwell , TX : Red drum - 2,413 reported catches Black drum - 1,644 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,464 reported catches Gafftopsail sea catfish - 497 reported catches Largemouth bass - 480 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Austwell fishing reports?

The latest Austwell , TX fishing reports are: @NateCaster44 reported a nice Largemouth bass at San Antonio River . @Meris reported a nice Largemouth bass at Patriot Park Pond 2 . @Chase_Ormond reported a nice Red drum . @victorsalinas2633 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Patriot Park Pond 2 . .

Fishing in Austwell, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Austwell, Texas?

Anglers in Austwell , TX recommend these top fishing spots: San Antonio River , Calhoun County Coast , Saint Charles Bay , San Antonio Bay , Guadalupe River (Gonzales - Atlantic Ocean) .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Austwell?

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Austwell , TX . We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro , you will get the following capabilities: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Red drum caught in Austwell?

The biggest Red drum (by length) reported in Austwell , TX was a 12 ft / 3.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @bizarrotot at Aransas Bay on June 14, 2014 .

Q: What's the biggest Black drum caught in Austwell?

The biggest Black drum (by length) reported in Austwell , TX was a 7 ft caught by Fishbrain user @john.goodwin at Aransas Bay on November 20, 2021 .

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Top fish species in Austwell

Red drum

Black drum

Spotted seatrout

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Largemouth bass

Latest Austwell fishing reports

Calhoun County Coast

length · weight

Largemouth bass

San Antonio River

20 in · 5 lb

Largemouth bass

Patriot Park Pond 2

10 in · 1 lb

Red drum

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Patriot Park Pond 2

length · weight

Guadalupe bass

San Antonio River

length · weight

Green sunfish

San Antonio River

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Blacktip shark

Copano Bay

length · weight

Largemouth bass

San Antonio River

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Spotted seatrout

Calhoun County Coast

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Fishing regulations in Austwell

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Texas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Red drum as of May 7th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Red drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

20"

Max size

28"

Measurement

Total Length

Hook and line only.
During a license year, 1 red drum over the stated maxiumum length limit may be retained when affixed with a propertly completed Red Drum Tag and one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Bonus Red Drum Tag. Any fish retained under authority of a Red Drum Tag or a Bonus Red Drum Tag may be retained in addition to the daily bag and possession limit.

Very Good

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

Regulations for

28°23′28″N 96°50′36.6″W

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FAQ about Austwell fishing

Anglers in Austwell, TX recommend these top fishing spots: San Antonio River, Calhoun County Coast, Saint Charles Bay, San Antonio Bay, and Guadalupe River (Gonzales - Atlantic Ocean).

Most commonly caught species around Austwell, TX:

Red drum - 2,413 reported catches
Black drum - 1,644 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,464 reported catches
Gafftopsail sea catfish - 497 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 480 reported catches

The latest Austwell, TX fishing reports are:

@NateCaster44 reported a nice Largemouth bass at San Antonio River.
@Meris reported a nice Largemouth bass at Patriot Park Pond 2.
@Chase_Ormond reported a nice Red drum.
@victorsalinas2633 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Patriot Park Pond 2.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Austwell, TX. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Red drum (by length) reported in Austwell, TX was a 12 ft / 3.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @bizarrotot at Aransas Bay on June 14, 2014.

The biggest Black drum (by length) reported in Austwell, TX was a 7 ft caught by Fishbrain user @john.goodwin at Aransas Bay on November 20, 2021.

The biggest Spotted seatrout (by length) reported in Austwell, TX was a 8 ft / 19 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @dougfoster at Aransas Bay on April 26, 2015.