🐟 What fish can you catch in Corpus Christi?

Most commonly caught species around Corpus Christi , TX : Red drum - 7,610 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 4,872 reported catches Black drum - 3,308 reported catches Gafftopsail sea catfish - 1,077 reported catches Hardhead sea catfish - 924 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Corpus Christi fishing reports?

The latest Corpus Christi , TX fishing reports are: @sebastiangarcia7548 reported a nice Spotted sand bass . @shelbyvicknair reported a nice Black drum at Upper Laguna Madre . @LittleFishCatcher777 reported a nice Pinfish at Indian Point Pier . @LittleFishCatcher777 reported a nice Pigfish at Indian Point Pier . @LittleFishCatcher777 reported a nice Pinfish at Indian Point Pier . .

Fishing in Corpus Christi, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Corpus Christi, Texas?

Anglers in Corpus Christi , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Redfish Bay , Nueces County Coast , Corpus Christi Bay , Packery Channel , Oso Bay .

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

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Texas, United States

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Top fish species in Corpus Christi

Red drum

Spotted seatrout

Black drum

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Hardhead sea catfish

Latest Corpus Christi fishing reports

Spotted sand bass

4 in · 2 oz

Black drum

Upper Laguna Madre

length · weight

Pinfish

Indian Point Pier

length · weight

Pigfish

Indian Point Pier

length · weight

Pinfish

Indian Point Pier

length · weight

Bonnethead shark

Nueces County Coast

length · weight

Red drum

Nueces County Coast

38 in · 38 lb

Southern flounder

length · weight

Silver perch

Philip Dimitt Muncipal Fishing Pier

length · weight

Blacktip shark

Port Aransas

98 in · 150 lb

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Fishing regulations in Corpus Christi

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 April 24th, 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

27°43′33.6″N 97°22′31.8″W

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FAQ about Corpus Christi fishing

Anglers in Corpus Christi, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Redfish Bay, Nueces County Coast, Corpus Christi Bay, Packery Channel, and Oso Bay.

Most commonly caught species around Corpus Christi, TX:

Red drum - 7,610 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 4,872 reported catches
Black drum - 3,308 reported catches
Gafftopsail sea catfish - 1,077 reported catches
Hardhead sea catfish - 924 reported catches

The latest Corpus Christi, TX fishing reports are:

@sebastiangarcia7548 reported a nice Spotted sand bass.
@shelbyvicknair reported a nice Black drum at Upper Laguna Madre.
@LittleFishCatcher777 reported a nice Pinfish at Indian Point Pier.
@LittleFishCatcher777 reported a nice Pigfish at Indian Point Pier.
@LittleFishCatcher777 reported a nice Pinfish at Indian Point Pier.

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