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Fishing in South Houston, TX

Texas, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These South Houston spots deliver

Top fish species in South Houston

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Red drum
Red drum
Blue catfish
Blue catfish

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Largemouth bass

Deer Park creek

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Channel catfish

Caney Mountain Pond

22 in · 4 lb

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Largemouth bass

Ransom Pond

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Channel catfish

Eagle Springs Community Pond

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Bluegill

Eagle Springs Community Pond

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Largemouth bass

Silver Canyon Pond

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Largemouth bass

Silver Canyon Pond

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Greengill hybrid

Big Island Slough

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Largemouth bass

Nacogdoches Pond

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Hardhead sea catfish

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About South Houston fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around South Houston, Texas. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 39,351 catches for Largemouth bass, 6,698 catches for Channel catfish, and 4,356 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in South Houston

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 Largemouth bass as of May 14th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

14"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

Daily Bag Limit = 5 fish for any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass.


Statewide regulations apply to all public fresh waters except locations noted in the Exceptions to Statewide Freshwater Harvest Regulations.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

29°39′40″N 95°13′42.6″W
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FAQ about South Houston fishing

Anglers in South Houston, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Bay Area Clear Creek, Brays Bayou, Clear Lake, San Jacinto River, and McGovern Lake.
Most commonly caught species around South Houston, TX:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in South Houston, TX was a 12 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @100BassAndCounting at Sheldon Lake on May 29, 2016.
The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in South Houston, TX was a 8 ft / 50 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @grantphillips6131 at Greatwood Lake on August 19, 2022.
The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in South Houston, TX was a 8 ft / 100 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @strumpet at Little White Oak Bayou on January 6, 2018.

Other cities near South Houston

Pasadena

4.7 miles away

Deer Park

7.1 miles away

Pearland

9.0 miles away

Cloverleaf

9.4 miles away

Friendswood

10.5 miles away

La Porte

10.8 miles away

Webster

11.1 miles away

Channelview

11.3 miles away

West University Place

12.8 miles away

Houston

12.9 miles away

Seabrook

13.7 miles away

League City

14.0 miles away

Bellaire

14.3 miles away

Manvel

15.0 miles away

Fresno

16.9 miles away

Baytown

17.1 miles away

Dickinson

17.6 miles away

Barrett

17.7 miles away

Spring Valley Village

18.8 miles away

Alvin

19.3 miles away

Aldine

19.5 miles away

Missouri City

19.7 miles away

Crosby

20.2 miles away

Santa Fe

20.3 miles away