Port OConnor TX fishing forecast
Port OConnor TX is a saltwater fishing spot in Gulf of Mexico, United States. Anglers here target Red Drum, Spotted Seatrout, Mutton Snapper. The most productive months are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #16 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 7 points above this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 31.3 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 21 km/h from S, gusting 26 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.5 m at 4 s |
| Current | 0.05 m/s toward NE |
| Pressure | 1014 hPa |
| Depth | 4 m |
| Cloud cover | 10% |
| Chlorophyll | 2.47 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 36.9 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 13 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.4 m at 3 s |
| Ground swell | 0.2 m at 4 s from S |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.05 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 5.6 °C warmer than the September average of 25.7 °C. Warmer-than-normal water pushes cool-water species deeper and brings warm-water species in earlier than the calendar suggests. The water is mixed to about 67.3 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Port OConnor TX
Port OConnor TX currently scores 96 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 31.3 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +23.4
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +18.0
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +7.2
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Current +5.5
- moving water concentrates bait
- Chlorophyll front +5.0
- a plankton edge — classic feeding line
What’s biting now
The model expects today: king-mackerel, mahi-mahi, wahoo, spotted-bay-bass, california-corbina, pacific-bluefin-tuna, kelp-bass, california-sheephead
Bite windows
Best months for Port OConnor TX:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-21, 96/100
27 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
+5 points vs the same day last week
About this spot
Gulfs are partly enclosed and typically calmer and more protected than the open ocean, which can extend fishable conditions in wind.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · harbor
What you can catch
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Sciaenops ocellatus
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Spotted SeatroutCynoscion nebulosus
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Lutjanus analis
Best months by species at Port OConnor TX
| Red DrumSciaenops ocellatus | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotted SeatroutCynoscion nebulosus | ||||||||||||
| Mutton SnapperLutjanus analis |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red DrumOfficial source | 3/day | 50.8–71.1 cm slot | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Slot 20–28 inches, 3 per day. TWO over-slot tags exist per license year — the Red Drum Tag and the Bonus Red Drum Tag — and a fish taken on either is retained IN ADDITION to the daily bag and possession limit, not within it. Digital tags must be reported through the Texas Hunt & Fish app instead of being physically affixed. Possession limit is double the daily bag. | |||
| Spotted SeatroutOfficial source | 3/day, 6 in possession | 38.1–50.8 cm slot | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Bag 3, slot 15–20 inches, possession double the daily bag. Confirmed unchanged in the 2026–2027 Outdoor Annual. Two over-28" tags exist per license year (Spotted Seatrout Tag + Bonus Spotted Seatrout Tag); a fish taken on either is retained in addition to the daily bag and possession limit. | |||
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents Resident fishing license required + Saltwater Fishing Endorsement for fish in tidal waters. ~$40/yr combined., non-residents Non-resident license + endorsement: ~$58/yr. Short-term options available.
- saltwater-recreational — residents Federal Recreational Fishing License may be required in addition to state license when fishing federal (EEZ) waters., non-residents Same as residents. Many states require their own license even in federal waters.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Always verify current rules at tpwd.texas.gov before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Port OConnor TX?
Anglers at Port OConnor TX target Red Drum, Spotted Seatrout and Mutton Snapper.
When is the best time to fish Port OConnor TX?
The most productive months at Port OConnor TX are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Port OConnor TX right now?
Port OConnor TX currently scores 96 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Port OConnor TX from shore?
Yes — Port OConnor TX is fishable from shore (harbor).
Is the thermocline set up at Port OConnor TX right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Redfish (Red Drum)How to Catch Speckled Trout (Spotted Seatrout)How to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.