🐟 What fish can you catch in Corpus Christi?

Most commonly caught species around Corpus Christi , TX : Red drum - 7,641 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 4,887 reported catches Black drum - 3,320 reported catches Gafftopsail sea catfish - 1,087 reported catches Hardhead sea catfish - 935 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Corpus Christi fishing reports?

The latest Corpus Christi , TX fishing reports are: @Garzaisbetter reported a nice Blacktip shark at Nueces County Coast . @Garzaisbetter reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish at Nueces County Coast . @nickparkos reported a nice Ladyfish at Holiday Beach . @nickparkos reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Holiday Beach . @Bigfloppa2243 reported a nice African pompano at Nueces County Coast . .

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

Blacktip shark

Nueces County Coast

length · weight

Hardhead sea catfish

Nueces County Coast

length · weight

Ladyfish

Holiday Beach

15 in · 1 lb

Spotted seatrout

Holiday Beach

length · weight

African pompano

Nueces County Coast

14 in · 3 lb

Atlantic spadefish

Bob Hall Pier

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Waldron Park

13 in · 1 lb

Bluegill

Waldron Park

7 in · 3 oz

Bluegill

Waldron Park

5 in · 2 oz

Bluegill

Waldron Park

6 in · 3 oz

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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 May 15th, 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 - 7,641 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 4,887 reported catches
Black drum - 3,320 reported catches
Gafftopsail sea catfish - 1,087 reported catches
Hardhead sea catfish - 935 reported catches

The latest Corpus Christi, TX fishing reports are:

@Garzaisbetter reported a nice Blacktip shark at Nueces County Coast.
@Garzaisbetter reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish at Nueces County Coast.
@nickparkos reported a nice Ladyfish at Holiday Beach.
@nickparkos reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Holiday Beach.
@Bigfloppa2243 reported a nice African pompano at Nueces County Coast.

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