🐟 What fish can you catch in Port Arthur?

Most commonly caught species around Port Arthur , TX : Red drum - 1,968 reported catches Largemouth bass - 1,672 reported catches Black drum - 840 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 373 reported catches Southern flounder - 331 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Port Arthur fishing reports?

The latest Port Arthur , TX fishing reports are: @axeljohnston reported a nice Redear sunfish at LNVA Barrier Pond . @ededgerly reported a nice Channel catfish at Taylor Bayou . @caleb-texada reported a nice Yellowfin tuna at Jefferson County Coast . @caleb-texada reported a nice Yellowfin tuna at Jefferson County Coast . @caleb-texada reported a nice Yellowfin tuna at Jefferson County Coast . .

Fishing in Port Arthur, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Port Arthur, Texas?

Anglers in Port Arthur , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Sabine Lake , Sabine Pass , Cameron Parish coastal waters , Sabine River , Jefferson County Coast .

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

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Texas, United States

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Top fish species in Port Arthur

Latest Port Arthur fishing reports

Redear sunfish

LNVA Barrier Pond

length · weight

Channel catfish

Taylor Bayou

length · weight

Yellowfin tuna

Jefferson County Coast

length · weight

Yellowfin tuna

Jefferson County Coast

length · weight

Yellowfin tuna

Jefferson County Coast

length · weight

Lane snapper

Sabine Lake

length · weight

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Sabine Lake

length · weight

Black drum

Sabine Lake

length · weight

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Sabine Lake

length · weight

Red drum

Sabine Pass

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Port Arthur

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 22nd, 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°51′19.4″N 93°55′35″W

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FAQ about Port Arthur fishing

Anglers in Port Arthur, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Sabine Lake, Sabine Pass, Cameron Parish coastal waters, Sabine River, and Jefferson County Coast.

Most commonly caught species around Port Arthur, TX:

Red drum - 1,968 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 1,672 reported catches
Black drum - 840 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 373 reported catches
Southern flounder - 331 reported catches

The latest Port Arthur, TX fishing reports are:

@axeljohnston reported a nice Redear sunfish at LNVA Barrier Pond.
@ededgerly reported a nice Channel catfish at Taylor Bayou.
@caleb-texada reported a nice Yellowfin tuna at Jefferson County Coast.
@caleb-texada reported a nice Yellowfin tuna at Jefferson County Coast.
@caleb-texada reported a nice Yellowfin tuna at Jefferson County Coast.

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