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Taft Drainage Ditch

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Texas, United States

3.0·4 catches

Top fish species at Taft Drainage Ditch

Black drum
Black drum
Alligator gar
Alligator gar
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Alligator gar

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Alligator gar

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Black drum

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General info

Taft Drainage Ditch is a canal located in San Patricio County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black drum and Alligator gar.

Location

27°59′26.1″N 97°20′45.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Taft Drainage Ditch, 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 May 3rd, 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

Regulations for

27°59′26.1″N 97°20′45.8″W
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FAQ about Taft Drainage Ditch fishing

Taft Drainage Ditch is a canal located in San Patricio County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
27°59′26.1″N 97°20′45.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Taft Drainage Ditch 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.
The most common species in Taft Drainage Ditch are:
  • Black drum - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Alligator gar - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Taft Drainage Ditch fishing reports are:
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