🐟 What fish can you catch in Port Lavaca?

Most commonly caught species around Port Lavaca , TX : Red drum - 1,850 reported catches Black drum - 1,058 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 874 reported catches Largemouth bass - 656 reported catches Gafftopsail sea catfish - 296 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Port Lavaca fishing reports?

The latest Port Lavaca , TX fishing reports are: @augiedaniele reported a nice Largemouth bass . @sandro.garcia reported a nice Alligator gar at Vaes Bay . @sandro.garcia reported a nice Black drum at Vaes Bay . @cobra.kayem reported a nice Red drum at Calhoun County Coast . @cobra.kayem reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Calhoun County Coast . .

Fishing in Port Lavaca, TX

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

Anglers in Port Lavaca , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Malagorda Bay , Lavaca Bay , Calhoun County Coast , Guadalupe River (Gonzales - Atlantic Ocean) , Vaes Bay .

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

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Texas, United States

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Top fish species in Port Lavaca

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Latest Port Lavaca fishing reports

Largemouth bass

8 in · 5 oz

Alligator gar

Vaes Bay

length · weight

Black drum

Vaes Bay

42 in · 22 lb

Red drum

Calhoun County Coast

23 in · 4 lb 2 oz

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Calhoun County Coast

15 in · 2 lb

Red drum

Calhoun County Coast

27 in · 8 lb

Spotted seatrout

Tres Palacios Bay

19 in · 4 lb

Red drum

Espiritu Santo Bay

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Victoria City

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Victoria City

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Port Lavaca

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

28°37′5.2″N 96°37′40.1″W

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FAQ about Port Lavaca fishing

Anglers in Port Lavaca, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Malagorda Bay, Lavaca Bay, Calhoun County Coast, Guadalupe River (Gonzales - Atlantic Ocean), and Vaes Bay.

Most commonly caught species around Port Lavaca, TX:

Red drum - 1,850 reported catches
Black drum - 1,058 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 874 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 656 reported catches
Gafftopsail sea catfish - 296 reported catches

The latest Port Lavaca, TX fishing reports are:

@augiedaniele reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@sandro.garcia reported a nice Alligator gar at Vaes Bay.
@sandro.garcia reported a nice Black drum at Vaes Bay.
@cobra.kayem reported a nice Red drum at Calhoun County Coast.
@cobra.kayem reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Calhoun County Coast.

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