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

Most commonly caught species around Port O'Connor , TX : Red drum - 2,120 reported catches Black drum - 1,166 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 967 reported catches Gafftopsail sea catfish - 368 reported catches Blacktip shark - 220 reported catches .

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

The latest Port O'Connor , TX fishing reports are: @BlueBucketFishing reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Calhoun County Coast . @michaelmoreno4126 reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish at Tres Palacios Bay . @victorsalinas2633 reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Lavaca Bay . @BlueBucketFishing reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Powderhorn Lake . .

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

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Q: What's the biggest Red drum caught in Port O'Connor?

The biggest Red drum (by length) reported in Port O'Connor , TX was a 12 ft caught by Fishbrain user @jono705 at Chocolate Bay on November 1, 2015 .

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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

Calhoun County Coast

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Calhoun County Coast

length · weight

Hardhead sea catfish

Tres Palacios Bay

length · weight

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Lavaca Bay

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Powderhorn Lake

length · weight

Red drum

San Antonio Bay

32 in · 12 lb

Red drum

San Antonio Bay

18 in · 2 lb

Gafftopsail sea catfish

San Antonio Bay

19 in · 3 lb

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Lavaca Bay

length · weight

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Lavaca Bay

length · weight

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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 May 7th, 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°26′46.7″N 96°25′13.8″W

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FAQ about Port O'Connor fishing

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.

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

Red drum - 2,120 reported catches
Black drum - 1,166 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 967 reported catches
Gafftopsail sea catfish - 368 reported catches
Blacktip shark - 220 reported catches

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

@BlueBucketFishing reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Calhoun County Coast.
@michaelmoreno4126 reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish at Tres Palacios Bay.
@victorsalinas2633 reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Lavaca Bay.
@BlueBucketFishing reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Powderhorn Lake.

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:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Red drum (by length) reported in Port O'Connor, TX was a 12 ft caught by Fishbrain user @jono705 at Chocolate Bay on November 1, 2015.

The biggest Black drum (by length) reported in Port O'Connor, TX was a 8 ft / 67 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @wvalentine8807 at Matagorda Bay on April 16, 2017.

The biggest Spotted seatrout (by length) reported in Port O'Connor, TX was a 5 ft / 13 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @FOM at Keller Bay on August 14, 2018.