Fishing in Port O'Connor, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Port O'Connor, Texas?

Anglers in Port O'Connor , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Malagorda Bay , Lavaca Bay , Tres Palacios Bay , Calhoun County Coast , San Antonio Bay .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Port O'Connor?

Most commonly caught species around Port O'Connor , TX : Red drum - 2,144 reported catches Black drum - 1,181 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 985 reported catches Gafftopsail sea catfish - 375 reported catches Blacktip shark - 227 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Port O'Connor fishing reports?

The latest Port O'Connor , TX fishing reports are: @jonathan.leija reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Espiritu Santo Bay . @aydencorrea reported a nice Black drum at Lavaca Bay . @jsuire9509 reported a nice Black drum at San Antonio Bay . @nbagley reported a nice Ladyfish at Calhoun County Coast . @nicholscollin reported a nice Black drum at Matagorda Bay . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Port O'Connor?

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Texas, United States

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Top fish species in Port O'Connor

Red drum

Black drum

Spotted seatrout

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Blacktip shark

Latest Port O'Connor fishing reports

Spotted seatrout

Espiritu Santo Bay

length · weight

Black drum

Lavaca Bay

length · weight

Black drum

San Antonio Bay

length · weight

Ladyfish

Calhoun County Coast

length · weight

Black drum

Matagorda Bay

13 in · 2 lb

Northern red snapper

Lavaca Bay

length · weight

Black drum

San Antonio Bay

12 in · 1 lb

Southern flounder

San Antonio Bay

12 in · 1 lb

Lavaca Bay

length · weight

Black drum

Tres Palacios Bay

56 in · 50 lb

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Fishing regulations in Port O'Connor

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 June 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

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very Good

Synonyms

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

Regulations for

28°26′46.7″N 96°25′13.8″W

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FAQ about Port O'Connor fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Port O'Connor, Texas?

Anglers in Port O'Connor, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Malagorda Bay, Lavaca Bay, Tres Palacios Bay, Calhoun County Coast, and San Antonio Bay.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Port O'Connor?

Most commonly caught species around Port O'Connor, TX:

Red drum - 2,144 reported catches
Black drum - 1,181 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 985 reported catches
Gafftopsail sea catfish - 375 reported catches
Blacktip shark - 227 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Port O'Connor fishing reports?

The latest Port O'Connor, TX fishing reports are:

@jonathan.leija reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Espiritu Santo Bay.
@aydencorrea reported a nice Black drum at Lavaca Bay.
@jsuire9509 reported a nice Black drum at San Antonio Bay.
@nbagley reported a nice Ladyfish at Calhoun County Coast.
@nicholscollin reported a nice Black drum at Matagorda Bay.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Port O'Connor?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Port O'Connor, TX. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: