🐟 What fish can you catch in Dayton?

Most commonly caught species around Dayton , TX : Largemouth bass - 18,578 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,144 reported catches Red drum - 1,562 reported catches Blue catfish - 1,322 reported catches Bluegill - 1,232 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Dayton fishing reports?

The latest Dayton , TX fishing reports are: @TXEMERSON reported a nice Black drum at Tabbs Bay . @TXEMERSON reported a nice Black drum at Tabbs Bay . @deanpeckham reported a nice Bluegill at Woodson's Reserve Pond . @deanpeckham reported a nice Largemouth bass at Woodson Reserve Lakes and Nature Preserve . @oliverthomas1619 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kingwood Country Club Pond . .

Fishing in Dayton, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Dayton, Texas?

Anglers in Dayton , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Houston , San Jacinto River , Trinity River , Cedar Bayou , Luce Bayou .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Dayton , 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 Largemouth bass caught in Dayton?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Dayton , TX was a 12 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @100BassAndCounting at Sheldon Lake on May 29, 2016 .

Q: What's the biggest Channel catfish caught in Dayton?

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Dayton , TX was a 6 ft / 100.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @snoopras1 at Cedar Bayou on August 18, 2019 .

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

The biggest Red drum (by length) reported in Dayton , TX was a 8 ft / 6.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @hfuentes3226 at Goose Creek on February 26, 2017 .

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Top fish species in Dayton

Latest Dayton fishing reports

Black drum

Tabbs Bay

length · weight

Black drum

Tabbs Bay

length · weight

Bluegill

Woodson's Reserve Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Woodson Reserve Lakes and Nature Preserve

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Kingwood Country Club Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Mont Belvieu City Park

16 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Pine Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Pine Pond

length · weight

Alligator gar

Trinity River

length · weight

Alligator gar

Trinity River

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Dayton

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 Largemouth bass as of May 13th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

14"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Daily Bag Limit = 5 fish for any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass.

Statewide regulations apply to all public fresh waters except locations noted in the Exceptions to Statewide Freshwater Harvest Regulations.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

30°01′45.1″N 94°54′13.7″W

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FAQ about Dayton fishing

Anglers in Dayton, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Houston, San Jacinto River, Trinity River, Cedar Bayou, and Luce Bayou.

Most commonly caught species around Dayton, TX:

Largemouth bass - 18,578 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,144 reported catches
Red drum - 1,562 reported catches
Blue catfish - 1,322 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,232 reported catches

The latest Dayton, TX fishing reports are:

@TXEMERSON reported a nice Black drum at Tabbs Bay.
@TXEMERSON reported a nice Black drum at Tabbs Bay.
@deanpeckham reported a nice Bluegill at Woodson's Reserve Pond.
@deanpeckham reported a nice Largemouth bass at Woodson Reserve Lakes and Nature Preserve.
@oliverthomas1619 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kingwood Country Club Pond.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Dayton, 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 Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Dayton, TX was a 12 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @100BassAndCounting at Sheldon Lake on May 29, 2016.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Dayton, TX was a 6 ft / 100.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @snoopras1 at Cedar Bayou on August 18, 2019.

The biggest Red drum (by length) reported in Dayton, TX was a 8 ft / 6.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @hfuentes3226 at Goose Creek on February 26, 2017.