🐟 What fish can you catch in Lake Jackson?

Most commonly caught species around Lake Jackson , TX : Red drum - 3,495 reported catches Largemouth bass - 3,250 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,922 reported catches Black drum - 1,146 reported catches Southern flounder - 746 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lake Jackson fishing reports?

The latest Lake Jackson , TX fishing reports are: @rdaniels6248 reported a nice Freshwater drum at Brazos River . @valenciapalacios reported a nice Barred surfperch at Freeport Harbor Channel . @dariousdorsey reported a nice Nile tilapia at Meridiana Pond . @michael-hardcastle reported a nice Atlantic stingray at Gulf Intercoastal Waterway . @dariousdorsey reported a nice Largemouth bass at Meridiana Pond . .

Fishing in Lake Jackson, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Lake Jackson, Texas?

Anglers in Lake Jackson , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Brazoria County Coast , Brazos River , Bastrop Bayou Tidal , Gulf Intracoastal Waterway , Brazosport Independent School District .

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

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Texas, United States

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Top fish species in Lake Jackson

Latest Lake Jackson fishing reports

Freshwater drum

Brazos River

length · weight

Barred surfperch

Freeport Harbor Channel

length · weight

Nile tilapia

Meridiana Pond

length · weight

Atlantic stingray

Gulf Intercoastal Waterway

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Meridiana Pond

length · weight

Black drum

Gulf Intercoastal Waterway

6 in · 3 oz

Freshwater drum

Brazos River

length · weight

White bass

Brazos River

length · weight

Red drum

Brazoria County Coast

length · weight

Red drum

Brazoria County Coast

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Lake Jackson

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 1st, 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

29°03′5.8″N 95°27′7.9″W

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FAQ about Lake Jackson fishing

Anglers in Lake Jackson, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Brazoria County Coast, Brazos River, Bastrop Bayou Tidal, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and Brazosport Independent School District.

Most commonly caught species around Lake Jackson, TX:

Red drum - 3,495 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 3,250 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,922 reported catches
Black drum - 1,146 reported catches
Southern flounder - 746 reported catches

The latest Lake Jackson, TX fishing reports are:

@rdaniels6248 reported a nice Freshwater drum at Brazos River.
@valenciapalacios reported a nice Barred surfperch at Freeport Harbor Channel.
@dariousdorsey reported a nice Nile tilapia at Meridiana Pond.
@michael-hardcastle reported a nice Atlantic stingray at Gulf Intercoastal Waterway.
@dariousdorsey reported a nice Largemouth bass at Meridiana Pond.

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