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Salt Lake

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Texas, United States

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Red drum

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Southern flounder

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Black drum

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Black drum

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Black drum

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General info

Salt Lake is a lake located in Aransas County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black drum, Red drum, and Hardhead sea catfish.

Location

28°04′18.9″N 97°05′31.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Salt Lake, 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 Black drum as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Memorable

1 > 52

Min size

14"

Max size

30"

Measurement

Total Length
No more than 1 black drum over 52 inches may be retained per person per day and counts as part of the daily bag and possession limit.
Good

Pogonias cromis

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28°04′18.9″N 97°05′31.2″W
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FAQ about Salt Lake fishing

Salt Lake is a lake located in Aransas County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
28°04′18.9″N 97°05′31.2″W
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