Offshore Species Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Mahi, wahoo, amberjack, tuna, and billfish in the blue water off Brazosport.
About the offshore species
Beyond red snapper, Freeport’s offshore grounds hold a full slate of pelagic and reef species: mahi-mahi, wahoo, amberjack, blackfin tuna, and billfish (sailfish and marlin, typically catch-and-release). A full-day offshore charter is how anglers reach them.
Where to find them in Brazosport
Offshore reefs and wrecks for amberjack; the 30-mile mark and blue-water color breaks for mahi, wahoo, tuna, and billfish.
When they're in season
Summer into fall is prime for mahi and the pelagics. Amberjack are available much of the year over deep structure (check current TPWD/federal closures before booking).
Texas regulations
- Bag limitVaries by species (mahi, amberjack, tuna each differ)
- Size limitVaries by species
- SeasonVaries by species; billfish are typically catch-and-release
How charters target them
Trolling for pelagics, vertical jigging and live bait for amberjack over structure, and pitching baits to mahi holding under weed lines and floating debris.