🐟 What fish can you catch in Tradewinds?

Most commonly caught species around Tradewinds , TX : Red drum - 7,903 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 5,076 reported catches Black drum - 3,789 reported catches Gafftopsail sea catfish - 1,264 reported catches Hardhead sea catfish - 1,010 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Tradewinds fishing reports?

The latest Tradewinds , 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 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?

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Texas, United States

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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

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 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 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°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 - 7,903 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 5,076 reported catches
Black drum - 3,789 reported catches
Gafftopsail sea catfish - 1,264 reported catches
Hardhead sea catfish - 1,010 reported catches

The latest Tradewinds, 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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