Where is the best flounder fishing in Texas?

Where can I catch them?

  • Sabine Lake. This shallow water system is where the famous “fall Flounder run” takes place.
  • Galveston Bay. This collection of bays is perhaps the most famous fishing location in North Texas, thanks to its impressive size – and you’ll find plenty of Flounder on offer here.
  • Matagorda Bay.

What is the best time of year to catch flounder?

summer
The best time of the year to catch flounders is the late summer/early fall months. But they can be caught regularly during the spring and summer as well. The flounders migrate offshore during the colder months to spawn, so they’ll be more abundant at the beach as they move from the inshore estuaries to deeper water.

What’s the limit on flounder in Texas?

All species, their hybrids and subspecies Daily bag is 5 fish except Nov 1 – Dec 14 (fishery closed; bag limit = 0). Possession limit = the daily bag.

What months Can you gig flounder in Texas?

Texas Flounder Gigging Regulations Texas Flounder Bag Limit: 5 per person per day from January through October, 0 gigged flounder allowed during the month of November (2 for rod and reel), 2 per person per day from December 1-14, then back to 5 per person per day December 15-31.

What’s the best bait for flounder?

Best Bait to Catch Flounder

  • The “minnow/squid” sandwich is a great bait combo for a beginner. Cut squid strips into a “V” shape then add a minnow to the hook.
  • Live finger mullet for fall fishing (as big as possible, for the real monster fluke).
  • Live spot.
  • Live peanut bunker (menhaden)
  • Shrimp.

What is the best rig to catch flounder?

Rigs for Catching Flounder

  • ›› Sliding Sinker: Place a slip sinker flanked by noise-maker beads above a swivel linking the main line to a fluorocarbon leader.
  • ›› Dropshot: A dropshot rig has the sinker suspended below a hook, ideal for vertical fishing.
  • ›› Football heads are jigs so named for their pigskin shape.

When can you not gig flounder in Texas?

Governed by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Texas Flounder Bag Limit: 5 per person per day from January through October, the flounder fishery is closed to gigging and rod and reel fishing from November 1 to December 14, then back to 5 per person per day December 15-31.