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Jacks

Jack Crevalle Fishing in Texas

Brawling, schooling jacks of Florida and the Gulf coast that crash bait and fight to the end.

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Texas
Water
Saltwater
Methods
Fly, Spin & Bait

Peak Months in Texas: May to Oct

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Highlighted months are the best fishing. Most fish are in the water year-round; other months are slower.

Jack Crevalle
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Licenses & Regulations

Most anglers need a Texas fishing license; age cutoffs and exemptions are set by the state. Seasons, limits, and tackle rules vary by water, so check current regulations before you go.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Plan by Month

Best Flies, Lures & Bait for Jack Crevalle

Month

3 picks for October.

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Rod & Reel

Jack Crevalle Setup

Fly

9 ft 9 or 10 wt rod, intermediate line, 30 lb leader, big poppers and baitfish flies.

Spin / Cast

7 ft medium-heavy spinning rod, 5000 reel, 30 lb braid, topwater plugs.

Texas

Where to Catch Jack Crevalle

1 of 1 waters

Saltwater & Coast · Texas

South Bay

A shallow bay of about 3,500 acres behind Brazos Island near Port Isabel and South Padre Island, with red drum, seatrout, flounder, snook, and jacks.

Redfish · Speckled Trout · Flounder

Texas

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Recommended

Gear for Jack Crevalle

Fly Rods

Orvis Clearwater 9 ft 10 wt Fly Rod

Backbone for big flies, heavy wind, and fish that run into the backing.

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Reels

Penn Battle III Spinning Reel

A metal-bodied reel built to survive saltwater and big runs.

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Jack Crevalle Fishing by State

Florida (3)Texas (1)