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San Bernard River

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Texas, United States

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Alligator gar

48 in · 24 lb

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Black drum

48 in · 50 lb

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Black drum

42 in · 35 lb

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Alligator gar

50 in · 30 lb

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Channel catfish

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General info

San Bernard River is a stream located in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. It is also intersecting with Austin County, Texas. It is most popular for fishing Red drum, Alligator gar, and Atlantic croaker.

Location

29°14′51.9″N 95°48′49.8″W
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Official website

tpwd.texas.gov

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Fishing regulations at San Bernard River, 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 Red drum as of April 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Red drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3

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

29°14′51.9″N 95°48′49.8″W
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31.0 miles away

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Freeport

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37.5 miles away

Bellaire

38.0 miles away

Port Lavaca

65.7 miles away

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FAQ about San Bernard River fishing

the San Bernard River is a stream located in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. It is also intersecting with Austin County, Texas. Its coordinates are:
29°14′51.9″N 95°48′49.8″W
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