Sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico off the Brazosport coast
Freeport · Surfside · Brazosport

Gulf Coast Fishing, Without the Galveston Crowds.

Freeport and the Brazosport area offer the same fish, the same Gulf access, and a fraction of the pressure. This is your local guide to species, seasons, spots, and how to book a trip.

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What Brazosport Fishing Is.

Freeport, Texas sits at the mouth of the Brazos River, where freshwater meets the Gulf of Mexico and the fishing never really stops. Inshore, nearshore, and offshore — the Brazosport area covers all of it. Redfish in the bays. Red snapper offshore when season opens in June. Cobia stacking near the jetties in spring. Flounder gigging in the fall.

Most anglers who know this place keep it quiet. It's an hour from Houston, a short run offshore to deep water, and the charter scene is solid without the crowds you'll find up the coast in Galveston.

This guide covers what's biting, when to come, where to go, and what you need to know before you get on the water — then connects you with a local captain to run the trip.

What's Biting

Species Guides.

Redfish — Brazosport area fishing
Year-round (fall run)

Redfish

The bread-and-butter inshore target — strong, plentiful, and biting year-round.

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Speckled Trout — Brazosport area fishing
Year-round (spring & fall)

Speckled Trout

A coastal favorite — light-tackle fun and some of the best eating in the bay.

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Red Snapper — Brazosport area fishing
June 1 – October 26, 2026

Red Snapper

The headline offshore fish — a short run from Freeport when federal season opens June 1.

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Flounder — Brazosport area fishing
October – November

Flounder

A fall-run favorite — and the species behind the Texas gigging tradition.

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Cobia — Brazosport area fishing
March – May

Cobia

A hard-fighting spring visitor that stacks near the jetties and rigs March–May.

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Offshore Species — Brazosport area fishing
Summer into fall

Offshore Species

Mahi, wahoo, amberjack, tuna, and billfish in the blue water off Brazosport.

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Red Snapper
June 1 – Oct 26
Flounder Gigging
Oct – Nov
Cobia
March – May
Where To Go

Featured Fishing Spots.

  • Surfside Jetty County Park

    The ICW side holds redfish, trout, and flounder, and the jetty is a well-known spring cobia spot. Accessible from shore and a frequent charter stop.

  • Bryan Beach

    A three-mile stretch of surf south of Freeport. Surf fishing for redfish, trout, black drum, and the occasional shark.

  • Brazos River Mouth

    Where the Brazos River meets the Gulf — a productive mix of redfish, specks, sheepshead, and black drum from shore or by boat.

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Common Questions

Fishing Freeport, Answered.

Is Freeport, Texas good for fishing?
Yes. Freeport offers inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing year-round. The Gulf gets deep quickly off Brazosport, making it one of the closer access points to offshore species like red snapper, mahi-mahi, and tuna on the Texas coast.
What fish can you catch in Freeport, Texas?
Inshore: redfish, speckled trout, flounder, black drum, sheepshead. Nearshore: cobia, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, snapper. Offshore: red snapper (in season), mahi-mahi, wahoo, amberjack, tuna, sailfish, and marlin.
What is the best time to go fishing in Freeport?
Summer (June–August) is peak, driven by the red snapper opening June 1. Spring (March–May) is excellent for cobia and nearshore species. Fall brings the flounder migration and gigging season (October–November). The inshore bite stays active year-round.
How much does a fishing charter cost in Freeport, TX?
Rates vary by trip type. A 4-hour inshore trip typically starts around $450–$500 for up to 4 guests. A full-day offshore trip runs $1,000–$1,200 for up to 6 guests. Deposit requirements and cancellation policies vary by operator.
Do you need a fishing license on a charter in Texas?
Yes. Texas is different from most other states — the charter’s license does not cover passengers. Every angler age 17 or older must purchase their own Texas fishing license and a saltwater endorsement before the trip. Licenses are available at tpwd.texas.gov or most bait shops.
What is flounder gigging?
Flounder gigging is a Texas coastal tradition. Anglers wade or boat through shallow water at night with a light, locating flounder on the bottom and spearing them with a gig. Note: the flounder fishery is fully closed November 1 through December 14 — no gigging and no rod-and-line fishing during that window, to protect the fall spawning migration.

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