Willow Marsh Bayou

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Texas, United States

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Top fish species at Willow Marsh Bayou

Channel catfish

Alligator gar

Shortnose gar

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Fishing regulations at Willow Marsh Bayou, 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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryTexas State Waters

Bag limit25

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit25

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Restrictions & requirements

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Additional information

No minimum size, but only 10 of the 25 catfish bag limit can be 20-inches or greater in length; this applies to blue and channel catfish in any combination. Hook and line only. Statewide regulations apply to all public fresh waters except locations noted in the Exceptions to Statewide Freshwater Harvest Regulations.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Ictalurus punctatus

Season open: year-round

Alligator gar

Regulation boundaryTexas State Waters

Bag limit1

Additional information

No minimum or maximum size limit. Special restrictions apply to Alligator Gar, you must review TPWD Alligator Gar restrictions. Statewide regulations apply to all public fresh waters except locations noted in the Exceptions to Statewide Freshwater Harvest Regulations.

Edibility

Poor. Check out this monster alligator gar caught by BlueGabe!

Synonyms

Atractosteus spatula

Local laws and licenses

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FAQ about Willow Marsh Bayou fishing

📍 Where is the Willow Marsh Bayou located?

the Willow Marsh Bayou is a stream located in Jefferson County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:

30°01′28.9″N 94°11′49.8″W

🎣 Where on the Willow Marsh Bayou is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the Willow Marsh Bayou by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

🐟 What species are in the Willow Marsh Bayou?

The most common species in the Willow Marsh Bayou are:

Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Alligator gar - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Shortnose gar - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Willow Marsh Bayou fishing reports?

The latest Willow Marsh Bayou fishing reports are:

@Ismaell11 reported a nice Shortnose gar.
@boss.jay reported a nice Channel catfish.
@boss.jay reported a nice Blue catfish.
@jay-townsend reported a nice Alligator gar.

🗓️ What species are in season at the Willow Marsh Bayou right now?

According to fishing regulations at the Willow Marsh Bayou, some of the species in season this November include: Atlantic bluefin tuna. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Willow Marsh Bayou?

Fishing in Texas requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Resident and non-resident licenses, including short-term and combination options, are available online or from licensed retailers statewide.

In Texas, no fishing license is required for anglers under 17 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license
Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations
Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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Willow Marsh Bayou

Top fish species at Willow Marsh Bayou