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New Port Pass

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Texas, United States

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Florida pompano

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Bull shark

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Southern flounder

14 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Gulf kingcroaker

12 in · 1 lb

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Hardhead sea catfish

12 in · 1 lb

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General info

New Port Pass is a part of an ocean located in Nueces County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Hardhead sea catfish, Gafftopsail sea catfish, and Black drum.

Location

27°38′12.4″N 97°11′11.8″W
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Fishing regulations at New Port Pass, 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 Hardhead sea catfish as of April 20th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Hardhead sea catfish

Seasons

Open
No minimum size limit. No bag limit.
Poor

Ariopsis felis

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27°38′12.4″N 97°11′11.8″W
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FAQ about New Port Pass fishing

New Port Pass is a part of an ocean located in Nueces County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
27°38′12.4″N 97°11′11.8″W
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