🐟 What fish can you catch in Bayview?

Most commonly caught species around Bayview , TX : Red drum - 2,666 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,853 reported catches Black drum - 872 reported catches Largemouth bass - 787 reported catches Channel catfish - 513 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Bayview fishing reports?

The latest Bayview , TX fishing reports are: @CatDaddyC reported a nice Channel catfish . @eibarcastrojr reported a nice Channel catfish at Willacy Canal . @CatDaddyC reported a nice Channel catfish . .

Fishing in Bayview, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bayview, Texas?

Anglers in Bayview , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Laguna Madre , Cameron County Coast , San Martin Lake , Brownsville Ship Channel , Arroyo Colorado .

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

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

The biggest Red drum (by length) reported in Bayview , TX was a 12 ft / 1.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @TheAlmightyFishingTeam at San Martin Lake on October 21, 2015 .

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

The biggest Black drum (by length) reported in Bayview , TX was a 4 ft / 20.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @rolandocantu at San Martin Lake on January 24, 2019 .

Texas, United States

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Top fish species in Bayview

Latest Bayview fishing reports

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

Willacy Canal

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Channel catfish

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Boca Chica Beach

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Hardhead sea catfish

Arroyo Colorado Cutoff

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Largemouth bass

Unnamed water

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Hardhead sea catfish

Arroyo Colorado

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Largemouth bass

Resaca

12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Resaca

18 in · 3 lb 4 oz

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Fishing regulations in Bayview

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

26°07′57.7″N 97°23′50.6″W

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FAQ about Bayview fishing

Anglers in Bayview, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Laguna Madre, Cameron County Coast, San Martin Lake, Brownsville Ship Channel, and Arroyo Colorado.

Most commonly caught species around Bayview, TX:

Red drum - 2,666 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,853 reported catches
Black drum - 872 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 787 reported catches
Channel catfish - 513 reported catches

The latest Bayview, TX fishing reports are:

@CatDaddyC reported a nice Channel catfish.
@eibarcastrojr reported a nice Channel catfish at Willacy Canal.
@CatDaddyC reported a nice Channel catfish.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Bayview, 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 Bayview, TX was a 12 ft / 1.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @TheAlmightyFishingTeam at San Martin Lake on October 21, 2015.

The biggest Spotted seatrout (by length) reported in Bayview, TX was a 9 ft / 12 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jestevanes1 at Arroyo Colorado Cutoff on May 15, 2016.

The biggest Black drum (by length) reported in Bayview, TX was a 4 ft / 20.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @rolandocantu at San Martin Lake on January 24, 2019.