2026 regulation year
Matagorda Bay 2026 — Texas Fishing Regulations
Texas statewide rules apply unless overridden below.
Last updated
Matagorda Bay carries a special-regulation overlay on top of Texas's 2026 fishing rules — covering Red drum (saltwater). Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.
Per-species rules on Matagorda Bay
Red drum (saltwater) regulations →
Statewide rule; commercial reef-harvest zones marked seasonally
Official source
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department publishes the authoritative 2026 Texas fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.