🐟 What fish can you catch in Oak Island?

Most commonly caught species around Oak Island , TX : Largemouth bass - 9,921 reported catches Red drum - 7,673 reported catches Black drum - 4,180 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 2,732 reported catches Gafftopsail sea catfish - 1,885 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Oak Island fishing reports?

The latest Oak Island , TX fishing reports are: @713foo reported a nice Blue catfish at Carpenters Bayou . @liam.platt reported a nice Red drum . @AbielH89 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Preston Trails Ln Pond . @caleb-e14 reported a nice Blue tilapia . @YOKAI_88 reported a nice Red drum at Galveston County Coast . .

Fishing in Oak Island, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Oak Island, Texas?

Anglers in Oak Island , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Galveston County Coast , Trinity Bay , Trinity River , Wallisville Lake , Hackberry Park Pond .

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

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Texas, United States

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Top fish species in Oak Island

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Latest Oak Island fishing reports

Blue catfish

Carpenters Bayou

length · weight

Red drum

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Preston Trails Ln Pond

length · weight

Blue tilapia

length · weight

Red drum

Galveston County Coast

length · weight

Atlantic sharpnose shark

Galveston County Coast

length · weight

Red drum

Galveston County Coast

36 in · 29 lb

Red drum

Galveston County Coast

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Challenger 7 Pond

12 in · 2 lb

Bluegill

Challenger 7 Pond

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Oak Island

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 April 16th, 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

29°39′46.1″N 94°41′17.9″W

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FAQ about Oak Island fishing

Anglers in Oak Island, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Galveston County Coast, Trinity Bay, Trinity River, Wallisville Lake, and Hackberry Park Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Oak Island, TX:

Largemouth bass - 9,921 reported catches
Red drum - 7,673 reported catches
Black drum - 4,180 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 2,732 reported catches
Gafftopsail sea catfish - 1,885 reported catches

The latest Oak Island, TX fishing reports are:

@713foo reported a nice Blue catfish at Carpenters Bayou.
@liam.platt reported a nice Red drum.
@AbielH89 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Preston Trails Ln Pond.
@caleb-e14 reported a nice Blue tilapia.
@YOKAI_88 reported a nice Red drum at Galveston County Coast.

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