Cedar Bayou

Cedar Bayou cuts through Texas, United States and offers classic river fishing. The local patterns are the universal river patterns: fish the heads of pools at first light, the deep slow water in the middle of the day, and the tail-outs as light fades. Light tackle and a careful drift go a long way at Cedar Bayou — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

28.0869, -96.8423 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Red drumNorthern red snapperBonnethead sharkSpotted seatroutBull sharkKing mackerel

Fishing Techniques

• For Red drum

  When fishing structure, cast upcurrent and let your bait naturally drift down.

• For Northern red snapper

  When fishing for Northern red snapper, use heavy tackle and braided line to handle their strong runs and the structure they inhabit; also consider chumming to attract them to your area.

• For Bonnethead shark

  Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs when fishing for Bonnethead sharks, as they have sharp teeth.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Cedar Bayou.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Cedar Bayou should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Texas before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Cedar Bayou.

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