🐟 What fish can you catch in Tradewinds?

Most commonly caught species around Tradewinds , TX : Red drum - 7,943 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 5,087 reported catches Black drum - 3,797 reported catches Gafftopsail sea catfish - 1,271 reported catches Hardhead sea catfish - 1,018 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Tradewinds fishing reports?

The latest Tradewinds , TX fishing reports are: @nmcallister reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Oso Bay . @Kadenvaldez67 reported a nice Northern red snapper . @alonso.cantu reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Packery Channel . @alonso.cantu reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Packery Channel . .

Fishing in Tradewinds, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Tradewinds, Texas?

Anglers in Tradewinds , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Redfish Bay , Nueces County Coast , Corpus Christi Bay , Aransas Bay , Nueces Bay .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Tradewinds , 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. .

Q: What's the biggest Red drum caught in Tradewinds?

The biggest Red drum (by length) reported in Tradewinds , TX was a 12 ft caught by Fishbrain user @JB361 at Redfish Bay on April 25, 2015 .

Q: What's the biggest Black drum caught in Tradewinds?

The biggest Black drum (by length) reported in Tradewinds , TX was a 13 ft / 1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @CarlosSuarez at Upper Laguna Madre on March 21, 2015 .

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Top fish species in Tradewinds

Red drum

Spotted seatrout

Black drum

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Hardhead sea catfish

Latest Tradewinds fishing reports

Spotted seatrout

Oso Bay

22 in · 5 lb

Northern red snapper

length · weight

Indian Point Pier

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Packery Channel

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Packery Channel

length · weight

Spotted seatrout

Packery Channel

length · weight

Red drum

length · weight

Bonnethead shark

Bob Hall Pier

47 in · 18 lb

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Indian Point Pier

13 in · 2 lb

Blue runner

Nueces County Coast

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Tradewinds

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

27°59′42″N 97°15′36.7″W

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FAQ about Tradewinds fishing

Anglers in Tradewinds, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Redfish Bay, Nueces County Coast, Corpus Christi Bay, Aransas Bay, and Nueces Bay.

Most commonly caught species around Tradewinds, TX:

Red drum - 7,943 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 5,087 reported catches
Black drum - 3,797 reported catches
Gafftopsail sea catfish - 1,271 reported catches
Hardhead sea catfish - 1,018 reported catches

The latest Tradewinds, TX fishing reports are:

@nmcallister reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Oso Bay.
@Kadenvaldez67 reported a nice Northern red snapper.
@alonso.cantu reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Packery Channel.
@alonso.cantu reported a nice Spotted seatrout at Packery Channel.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Tradewinds, 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 Tradewinds, TX was a 12 ft caught by Fishbrain user @JB361 at Redfish Bay on April 25, 2015.

The biggest Spotted seatrout (by length) reported in Tradewinds, TX was a 8 ft / 19 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @dougfoster at Aransas Bay on April 26, 2015.