Fishing in Houston, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Houston, Texas?

Anglers in Houston , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Sheldon Lake , Brays Bayou , McGovern Lake , White Oak Bayou , Greens Bayou .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Houston?

Most commonly caught species around Houston , TX : Largemouth bass - 74,165 reported catches Channel catfish - 12,326 reported catches Bluegill - 8,492 reported catches White crappie - 3,943 reported catches Blue catfish - 3,643 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Houston fishing reports?

The latest Houston , TX fishing reports are: @martinrojas1059 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Humble Pond . @TonyDTexas reported a nice Largemouth bass . @TonyDTexas reported a nice Largemouth bass . @alexpayne69420 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Spencer Highway Detention Basin . @alexpayne69420 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Spencer Highway Detention Basin . .

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

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Top fish species in Houston

Latest Houston fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Humble Pond

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Largemouth bass

11 in · 1 lb 5 oz

Largemouth bass

12 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Spencer Highway Detention Basin

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Largemouth bass

Spencer Highway Detention Basin

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Largemouth bass

Spencer Highway Detention Basin

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Largemouth bass

Lakeshore Harbor Village

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Sugar Creek

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Channel catfish

Sydney Harbour

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Fishing regulations in Houston

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 June 24th, 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

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

29°47′10.7″N 95°23′20″W

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FAQ about Houston fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Houston, Texas?

Anglers in Houston, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Sheldon Lake, Brays Bayou, McGovern Lake, White Oak Bayou, and Greens Bayou.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Houston?

Most commonly caught species around Houston, TX:

Largemouth bass - 74,165 reported catches
Channel catfish - 12,326 reported catches
Bluegill - 8,492 reported catches
White crappie - 3,943 reported catches
Blue catfish - 3,643 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Houston fishing reports?

The latest Houston, TX fishing reports are:

@martinrojas1059 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Humble Pond.
@TonyDTexas reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@TonyDTexas reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@alexpayne69420 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Spencer Highway Detention Basin.
@alexpayne69420 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Spencer Highway Detention Basin.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Houston?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Houston, 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: