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Fishing regulations at Cottonwood Bayou, TX
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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 Southern flounder as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Applies to all flounder species, their hybrids, and subspecies.
Possession limit is equal to the daily bag.
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FAQ about Cottonwood Bayou fishing
- Southern flounder - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Red drum - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @sladewood reported a nice Red drum.
- @Golfman69222 reported a nice Summer flounder.
- @Golfman69222 reported a nice Southern flounder.
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