🐟 What fish can you catch in San Benito?

Most commonly caught species around San Benito , TX : Red drum - 2,137 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 1,561 reported catches Largemouth bass - 934 reported catches Black drum - 686 reported catches Channel catfish - 589 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest San Benito fishing reports?

The latest San Benito , TX fishing reports are: @Mikey_Goes_Fishin reported a nice Southern puffer at pompano Park . @DustyR623 reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Arroyo Colorado . @isaiah.serrato reported a nice Channel catfish at Resaca de la Palma . @DustyR623 reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Arroyo Colorado . @DustyR623 reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Arroyo Colorado . .

Fishing in San Benito, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in San Benito, Texas?

Anglers in San Benito , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Arroyo Colorado , Río Grande , Resaca del Rancho Viejo , City of Harlingen Reservoir , Rancho LaPergola .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in San Benito?

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Texas, United States

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Top fish species in San Benito

Latest San Benito fishing reports

Southern puffer

pompano Park

6 in · 6 oz

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Arroyo Colorado

length · weight

Channel catfish

Resaca de la Palma

36 in · 10 lb

Spotted seatrout

Arroyo Colorado

length · weight

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Arroyo Colorado

21 in · 5 lb 6 oz

Spotted seatrout

Arroyo Colorado

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Arroyo Colorado

16 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Spotted seatrout

Arroyo Colorado

length · weight

Sand seatrout

Arroyo Colorado

length · weight

Largemouth bass

10 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in San Benito

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

26°07′47.3″N 97°38′38.4″W

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FAQ about San Benito fishing

Anglers in San Benito, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Arroyo Colorado, Río Grande, Resaca del Rancho Viejo, City of Harlingen Reservoir, and Rancho LaPergola.

Most commonly caught species around San Benito, TX:

Red drum - 2,137 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 1,561 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 934 reported catches
Black drum - 686 reported catches
Channel catfish - 589 reported catches

The latest San Benito, TX fishing reports are:

@Mikey_Goes_Fishin reported a nice Southern puffer at pompano Park.
@DustyR623 reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Arroyo Colorado.
@isaiah.serrato reported a nice Channel catfish at Resaca de la Palma.
@DustyR623 reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Arroyo Colorado.
@DustyR623 reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Arroyo Colorado.

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