🐟 What fish can you catch in Taft?

Most commonly caught species around Taft , TX : Red drum - 7,764 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 5,048 reported catches Black drum - 3,761 reported catches Gafftopsail sea catfish - 1,261 reported catches Hardhead sea catfish - 1,012 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Taft fishing reports?

The latest Taft , TX fishing reports are: @BigOunce16 reported a nice European spider crab at Douden Park . @BigOunce16 reported a nice Ladyfish at Douden Park . @BigOunce16 reported a nice Pinfish at Douden Park . @BigOunce16 reported a nice Northern searobin at Douden Park . .

Fishing in Taft, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Taft, Texas?

Anglers in Taft , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Redfish Bay , Corpus Christi Bay , Nueces Bay , Copano Bay , Nueces River .

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

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Texas, United States

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Top fish species in Taft

Red drum

Spotted seatrout

Black drum

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Hardhead sea catfish

Latest Taft fishing reports

Redfish Bay

length · weight

European spider crab

Douden Park

length · weight

Ladyfish

Douden Park

length · weight

Pinfish

Douden Park

length · weight

Northern searobin

Douden Park

length · weight

Nueces County Coast

length · weight

Largemouth bass

22 in · 4 lb

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Indian Point Pier

length · weight

Spanish mackerel

Redfish Bay

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Waldron Park

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Fishing regulations in Taft

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 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

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

27°58′48″N 97°23′34.1″W

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FAQ about Taft fishing

Anglers in Taft, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Redfish Bay, Corpus Christi Bay, Nueces Bay, Copano Bay, and Nueces River.

Most commonly caught species around Taft, TX:

Red drum - 7,764 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 5,048 reported catches
Black drum - 3,761 reported catches
Gafftopsail sea catfish - 1,261 reported catches
Hardhead sea catfish - 1,012 reported catches

The latest Taft, TX fishing reports are:

@BigOunce16 reported a nice European spider crab at Douden Park.
@BigOunce16 reported a nice Ladyfish at Douden Park.
@BigOunce16 reported a nice Pinfish at Douden Park.
@BigOunce16 reported a nice Northern searobin at Douden Park.

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