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Blue catfish

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Red drum

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Hardhead sea catfish

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Southern flounder

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General info

Swan Lake Bayou is a swamp located in Refugio County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Southern flounder, Hardhead sea catfish, and Red drum.

Location

28°24′35.2″N 96°47′42.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Swan Lake 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Southern flounder as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Southern flounder

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Applies to all flounder species, their hybrids, and subspecies.

Possession limit is equal to the daily bag.

Excellent

Regulations for

28°24′35.2″N 96°47′42.7″W
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Cities nearby

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4.8 miles away

Port Lavaca

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Magnolia Beach

18.2 miles away

Placedo

19.6 miles away

Holiday Beach

21.1 miles away

Lamar

21.8 miles away

Port O'Connor

22.9 miles away

Refugio

30.0 miles away

Vanderbilt

30.5 miles away

Quail Creek

30.9 miles away

Victoria

31.1 miles away

Rockport

31.2 miles away

Inez

31.9 miles away

Bayside

33.3 miles away

Woodsboro

34.4 miles away

La Ward

36.2 miles away

Edna

40.1 miles away

Palacios

40.2 miles away

Tradewinds

40.3 miles away

Goliad

40.4 miles away

Ingleside

45.0 miles away

Port Aransas

45.1 miles away

Taft

47.0 miles away

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FAQ about Swan Lake Bayou fishing

Swan Lake Bayou is a swamp located in Refugio County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
28°24′35.2″N 96°47′42.7″W
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