Nestled on the Texas-Louisiana border, Sabine Pass delivers an unparalleled brackish water fishery where anglers target trophy speckled trout, aggressive redfish, and migrating flounder across diverse habitats. This unique estuary blends fresh and saltwater, creating a rich ecosystem that supports year-round action.
Sabine Lake forms the heart of the fishery—a 90,000-acre estuary fed by the Neches and Sabine Rivers. Its submerged oyster reefs, like the legendary "Reef" near the causeway, concentrate speckled trout and redfish during spring and fall migrations. The lake's grassy shorelines and drop-offs hold largemouth bass alongside saltwater species, offering rare multi-species opportunities.
The Sabine Pass jetties dominate the Gulf entry, where tidal currents funnel trophy-class redfish, tarpon, and sheepshead. Winter vertical jigging here produces limits of hard-fighting sheepshead, while summer brings explosive surface action from rolling tarpon. Further inshore, the Bessie Heights Marsh complex nurtures juvenile gamefish and offers sheltered redfish action during windier conditions.
Seasonality drives prime opportunities: Spring and fall ignite speckled trout bites on the reefs, while fall showcases flounder migrations toward Gulf passes. Winter focuses on jigging at the jetties, and summer heat brings nearshore species within reach of inshore boats. With over 100 square miles of productive water accessible from Port Arthur, this underrated gem consistently delivers mixed-species limits across its dynamic habitats.