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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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General info

Resaca de la Palma is a lake located in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, and Nile tilapia.

Location

25°54′38″N 97°27′12.6″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Resaca de la Palma?

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Fishing regulations at Resaca de la Palma, TX

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 Channel catfish as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

25

Aggregate

25
No minimum size, but only 10 of the 25 catfish bag limit can be 20-inches or greater in length; this applies to blue and channel catfish in any combination. Hook and line only.

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

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

25°54′38″N 97°27′12.6″W
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6.0 miles away

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24.6 miles away

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33.1 miles away

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40.8 miles away

Raymondville

43.9 miles away

Alamo

45.3 miles away

San Juan

47.5 miles away

Pharr

49.1 miles away

Hidalgo

51.1 miles away

Edinburg

52.1 miles away

McAllen

53.9 miles away

Mission

57.8 miles away

Alton

59.2 miles away

La Homa

61.6 miles away

Rio Grande City

90.8 miles away

Roma

102.4 miles away

Kingsville

113.3 miles away

Corpus Christi

125.5 miles away

Robstown

130.4 miles away

Alice

132.9 miles away

Ingleside

136.2 miles away

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FAQ about Resaca de la Palma fishing

Resaca de la Palma is a lake located in Cameron County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
25°54′38″N 97°27′12.6″W
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