🐟 What fish can you catch in Palacios?

Most commonly caught species around Palacios , TX : Red drum - 2,167 reported catches Black drum - 1,108 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,106 reported catches Gafftopsail sea catfish - 383 reported catches Southern flounder - 257 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Palacios fishing reports?

The latest Palacios , TX fishing reports are: @jasonlongoria796 reported a nice Black drum at Malagorda Bay . @stephenstills reported a nice Black drum at Keller Bay . @jehonathanshropshire reported a nice Red drum at Lavaca Bay . @stephenstills reported a nice Bonnethead shark at Keller Bay . @stephenstills reported a nice Bonnethead shark at Keller Bay . .

Fishing in Palacios, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Palacios, Texas?

Anglers in Palacios , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Colorado River (Turkey Bend Rec. Area - Atlantic Ocean) , Malagorda Bay , Tres Palacios Bay , Matagorda Bay , Calhoun County Coast .

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

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Texas, United States

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Top fish species in Palacios

Red drum

Black drum

Spotted seatrout

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Southern flounder

Latest Palacios fishing reports

Black drum

Malagorda Bay

length · weight

Black drum

Keller Bay

length · weight

Red drum

Lavaca Bay

length · weight

Bonnethead shark

Keller Bay

length · weight

Bonnethead shark

Keller Bay

length · weight

Bonnethead shark

Keller Bay

length · weight

Bonnethead shark

Keller Bay

length · weight

Bonnethead shark

Keller Bay

length · weight

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Keller Bay

length · weight

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Matagorda Bay

17 in · 2 lb 5 oz

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Fishing regulations in Palacios

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 16th, 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

28°43′1.6″N 96°14′0.2″W

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FAQ about Palacios fishing

Anglers in Palacios, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Colorado River (Turkey Bend Rec. Area - Atlantic Ocean), Malagorda Bay, Tres Palacios Bay, Matagorda Bay, and Calhoun County Coast.

Most commonly caught species around Palacios, TX:

Red drum - 2,167 reported catches
Black drum - 1,108 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,106 reported catches
Gafftopsail sea catfish - 383 reported catches
Southern flounder - 257 reported catches

The latest Palacios, TX fishing reports are:

@jasonlongoria796 reported a nice Black drum at Malagorda Bay.
@stephenstills reported a nice Black drum at Keller Bay.
@jehonathanshropshire reported a nice Red drum at Lavaca Bay.
@stephenstills reported a nice Bonnethead shark at Keller Bay.
@stephenstills reported a nice Bonnethead shark at Keller Bay.

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