Full Day Texas Inshore Fishing Adventure
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Fullday inshore fishing for redfish and trout speciesProfessional guide service with Legend Fishing Charters companySingle guest capacity ensures personalized fishing experience
Texas waters deliver some of the best inshore fishing on the Gulf Coast, and this full-day trip puts you right in the action. You'll spend quality time working the flats, marshes, and back bays where trophy fish hang out year-round. This isn't just another fishing trip – it's your chance to target multiple species in one of the most productive fisheries in the country. Whether you're looking to bend some rods or put dinner on the table, these waters have what you're after. The guides know exactly where the fish are biting, and they'll put you on them.
Your day starts early when the fish are most active and the conditions are prime. You'll be fishing the legendary Texas coast where shallow water flats meet deeper channels, creating the perfect habitat for our target species. The trip covers a lot of water, from grass beds where trout love to ambush bait to the oyster reefs where redfish cruise looking for an easy meal. You'll be sight fishing when the water's clear, blind casting when it's stained, and adjusting techniques based on what the fish want that day. This is hands-on fishing where you'll learn to read the water, watch for signs, and make every cast count. The boat stays in motion, hitting multiple spots throughout the day to maximize your chances.
We're talking light tackle fishing here – 7 to 8-foot spinning rods matched with quality reels that can handle hard-pulling fish in shallow water. The guides provide all the gear, but if you've got your own setup, bring it along. You'll be throwing everything from topwater plugs at first light to soft plastics when the sun gets high. Live bait fishing with shrimp, croakers, and finger mullet is deadly effective, especially around structure. Artificial lures like spoons, jigs, and paddle tails work great when you need to cover water quickly. The key is matching your presentation to the conditions – sometimes that means a slow retrieve along the bottom, other times it's burning a spoon just under the surface. You'll pick up techniques that work specifically for Texas waters.
Redfish are the bread and butter of Texas inshore fishing, and for good reason. These copper-colored bulldogs fight hard and taste even better. They range from schoolie-sized fish around 20 inches up to bull reds pushing 40 inches or more. Spring through fall offers the best action, but they bite year-round in Texas. You'll find them tailing in skinny water during low light periods, and cruising deeper flats when the sun's up. What makes reds special is their aggressive nature – they'll crush a topwater plug with authority and then strip drag like there's no tomorrow.
Sea Trout provide consistent action throughout the day and are perfect for anglers wanting to put multiple fish in the boat. These spotted beauties average 15 to 20 inches but can push 25 inches or better when you find the right school. They're structure-oriented fish, hanging around oyster bars, grass beds, and drop-offs where baitfish concentrate. Late spring through early fall is prime time, especially during the morning and evening feeds. Trout have soft mouths, so you'll need to keep steady pressure without horsing them. They're excellent table fare and a customer favorite for their willingness to bite.
Snook bring a tropical flair to Texas fishing, especially along the southern coast. These silver-sided fighters are ambush predators that love to hang around mangroves, docks, and any structure that provides shade and cover. They're temperature sensitive, so warmer months from late spring through early fall offer the best opportunities. What makes snook special is their explosive strike and acrobatic fighting style – they'll jump, roll, and do everything possible to throw your hook. They're also incredibly line-shy, so lighter leaders and natural presentations work best.
Black Drum might not win beauty contests, but they're absolute bruisers that will test your tackle and technique. These bottom feeders can range from puppy drum around 15 inches to monster bulls over 30 pounds. They're year-round residents but really turn on during cooler months when they school up in deeper channels and around structure. What anglers love about black drum is their bulldogging fight – no jumps or flashy moves, just raw power that makes your arms burn. They're often overlooked, but veteran anglers know they provide some of the most consistent action when other species are finicky.
Summer Flounder add variety to your day and put a different bend in your rod. These flatfish are masters of camouflage, lying buried in sand and mud waiting for unsuspecting prey to swim by. They prefer sandy bottoms near structure and are most active during moving tides. Spring through early summer offers peak action, with fish ranging from keeper-sized doormat flounder to true slabs pushing 20 inches or better. What makes flounder fishing exciting is the technique – you'll be bouncing jigs and live bait along the bottom, feeling for that distinctive thump when a fish picks up your offering.
This full-day adventure gives you the best shot at experiencing everything Texas inshore fishing has to offer. You're not just catching fish – you're learning a fishery, picking up techniques that will serve you for years, and creating memories that last long after the photos fade. The guides at Legend Fishing Charters know these waters like the back of their hand, and they're committed to putting you on fish while showing you why Texas remains a top-rated destination for serious anglers. Don't let another season pass without experiencing some of the best inshore fishing in the country. Book your trip today and get ready to see why Texas waters keep anglers coming back year after year.
Pogonias CromisBlack drum are the heavyweights of Texas bays, running anywhere from 5 to 30 pounds, with some monsters pushing 50+. These bottom-dwellers love oyster reefs, muddy flats, and creek mouths in 2-15 feet of water. Spring is prime time when they school up for spawning - that's when you'll hear their distinctive drumming sounds underwater. They're bulldogs when hooked, using their weight and power rather than speed. The smaller ones under 15 pounds make excellent table fare with mild, flaky meat. Bigger fish are better released as the meat gets tough. Your best bet is fresh crab or cut bait fished right on the bottom. Pro tip: use a circle hook and let them eat it - they're not in a hurry, so patience pays off with these bruisers.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are Texas legends - copper-colored bruisers with that signature black spot near the tail. Most run 20-35 inches, but bull reds can push 40+ pounds and decades old. These fish love super shallow water, sometimes with their backs showing in 6 inches or less. Look for them tailing on mud flats, around oyster reefs, and in marshy back lakes. Year-round fishing is solid, but fall brings the best action when they school up. What guests love is the visual fishing - spotting their tails and backs, then making the perfect cast. They fight like freight trains and the meat on slot-sized fish is outstanding. Topwater plugs at first light create heart-stopping explosions, but live shrimp under a cork is deadly reliable. Here's the deal: keep your casts quiet and lead them like you're bird hunting.
Salmo TruttaSpotted seatrout, or "specks" as we call them, are Texas coast favorites running 14-24 inches on average. These silvery beauties with black spots love grass flats, oyster reefs, and shallow bays from 2-8 feet deep. Spring and fall fishing is outstanding, but they bite year-round if you know where to look. Cold fronts push them into deeper channels during winter. What makes specks special is their willingness to hit topwater lures at dawn and dusk - explosive surface strikes that'll get your heart pumping. They're also primo table fare with sweet, flaky meat that's perfect for the dinner table. The key is working soft plastics or live shrimp around grass beds. Local secret: when the water's murky after a storm, switch to gold spoons - the flash drives them crazy.
Centropomus UndecimalisSnook are one of Texas's most sought-after gamefish, and for good reason. These sleek predators typically run 1-3 feet long, with that distinctive black lateral line and golden coloring. You'll find them around mangroves, docks, and creek mouths in both salt and brackish water - they love structure and ambush points. Spring through fall gives you the best action, especially around new and full moons when they're more active. What makes snook special is their explosive strike and stubborn fight - they'll jump, run, and use every trick to break you off. The meat is excellent too, white and flaky. Here's a local tip: when you hook one near structure, don't give them an inch or they'll wrap you up in the nearest piling.
Paralichthys DentatusSummer flounder might not be common in Texas waters, but these "doormat" flatfish are fascinating when you do encounter one. These ambush predators lie camouflaged on sandy bottoms, waiting to engulf passing baitfish. They typically run 15-20 inches, though big ones can hit 26 pounds. Both eyes sit on their left side, which takes some getting used to when you first see one. Fall months offer the best chances as they move through our area. What's cool about flounder is watching them change colors to match the bottom - true chameleons of the sea. They're also excellent eating with sweet, white meat. The trick is using a slow presentation right on the bottom with live minnows or strips of cut bait, and give them time to fully take it before setting the hook.
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