🐟 What fish can you catch in Rio Hondo?

Most commonly caught species around Rio Hondo , TX : Red drum - 2,682 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,870 reported catches Largemouth bass - 883 reported catches Black drum - 870 reported catches Channel catfish - 587 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Rio Hondo fishing reports?

The latest Rio Hondo , TX fishing reports are: @gilberthernandez1306 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @gonzalezericd reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Arroyo Colorado Cutoff . @eibarcastrojr reported a nice Blue catfish at Arroyo Colorado . @Diegopinon123 reported a nice Southern stingray at Cameron County Coast . @adrian.roost reported a nice Nile tilapia at John Gloor Park . .

Fishing in Rio Hondo, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Rio Hondo, Texas?

Anglers in Rio Hondo , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Laguna Madre , Arroyo Colorado Cutoff , Arroyo Colorado , City of Harlingen Reservoir , Rancho LaPergola .

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

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Texas, United States

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Top fish species in Rio Hondo

Latest Rio Hondo fishing reports

Largemouth bass

10 in · 1 lb

Spotted seatrout

Arroyo Colorado Cutoff

length · weight

Blue catfish

Arroyo Colorado

length · weight

Southern stingray

Cameron County Coast

length · weight

Nile tilapia

John Gloor Park

length · weight

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Port Isabel Channel

10 in · 1 lb

Willacy Canal

length · weight

Channel catfish

Willacy Canal

length · weight

Nile tilapia

John Gloor Park

14 in · 3 lb

Striped mullet

John Gloor Park

18 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Rio Hondo

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 17th, 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

26°14′4.6″N 97°34′54.5″W

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FAQ about Rio Hondo fishing

Anglers in Rio Hondo, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Laguna Madre, Arroyo Colorado Cutoff, Arroyo Colorado, City of Harlingen Reservoir, and Rancho LaPergola.

Most commonly caught species around Rio Hondo, TX:

Red drum - 2,682 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,870 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 883 reported catches
Black drum - 870 reported catches
Channel catfish - 587 reported catches

The latest Rio Hondo, TX fishing reports are:

@gilberthernandez1306 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@gonzalezericd reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Arroyo Colorado Cutoff.
@eibarcastrojr reported a nice Blue catfish at Arroyo Colorado.
@Diegopinon123 reported a nice Southern stingray at Cameron County Coast.
@adrian.roost reported a nice Nile tilapia at John Gloor Park.

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