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Spotted seatrout
Spotted seatrout
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General info

Harbin Reservoir is a lake located in Willacy County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spotted seatrout.

Location

26°26′36.3″N 97°53′31.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Harbin Reservoir, 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 Spotted seatrout as of April 20th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Spotted seatrout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3

Memorable

1 > 28

Min size

15"

Max size

20"

Measurement

Total Length

Hook and line only.

Clarification:  During a license year, one spotted seatrout over 28" may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Spotted Seatrout Tag and one spotted seatrout over 28" may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Bonus Spotted Seatrout Tag. Any fish retained under authority of a Spotted Seatrout Tag or a Bonus Spotted Seatrout Tag may be retained in addition to the daily bag and possession limit as stated in this section.


Possession Limit: Double the daily bag limit 

For more information, see <a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/saltwater-fishing/bag-length-limits/seatrout-bag-length-limits#:~:text=Clarification%3A,double%20the%20daily%20bag%20limit.">TPWD Spotted Seatrout</a>.

Excellent

Cynoscion nebulosus, Speckled Trout

Regulations for

26°26′36.3″N 97°53′31.8″W
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Harbin Reservoir is a lake located in Willacy County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
26°26′36.3″N 97°53′31.8″W
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