Texas has hundreds of lakes available for fishing, and each is known for something different, from largemouth bass and catfish to crappie and alligator gar. There are also numerous Neighborhood Fishin’ community lakes and ponds in urban areas throughout the state that are stocked with channel catfish and rainbow trout.The Gulf Coast is a definite hot spot for fishing – anglers travel here from all over to drop a line into our waters. Ideally situated on the Gulf of Mexico, Corpus Christi’s shallow bays are protected by narrow barrier islands, providing excellent fishing conditions year-round. 

Casting from piers to chartering a deep-sea angling adventure, you’ll find people fishing anywhere you see water. Types of catch vary depending on the time of year and location. The most popular inshore fish species include speckled trout, redfish, black drum, flounder, and sheepshead. Offshore fishing makes for an exciting adventure where you can expect to find bigger fish such as snapper, dorado, king mackerel, tuna, and jacks.