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List of Texas Coast Tournaments:
| GP Idea | Date | Name | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Gulf Coast (HQ: Houston, TX) | 05/23/2026 | CCA Texas STAR Tournament | 100+ day statewide tournament; Tagged Redfish, Inshore, Offshore, Guides, Youth Scholarship divisions; Over $2M in prizes. |
| Port Aransas | 08/21/2026 | Texas Women Anglers Tournament | Contact for entry, Billfish, Tuna, Wahoo, Dorado, Saltwater (Offshore), Women (All Ages) |
| Port Arthur | 08/27/2026 | Elite Fishing Series: Border Wars | Professional Entry (Contact EFS) Redfish Saltwater Professional / Pro-Am standards |
| Galveston Bay Complex | 08/29/2026 | Galveston Bay KidsFish2 Fishing Tournament | Galveston Bay KidsFish2 Fishing Tournament Family-friendly kid event on Galveston Bay. FishWestEnd |
| Port Arthur | 09/05/2026 | Sabine Showdown Fishing Tournament | Sabine Showdown Fishing Tournament Port Arthur / Sabine Lake – redfish/trout/flounder team tourney. Starts at 6:40 a.m. September 5, 2026 |
| Lake Fork | 09/18/2026 | Big Bass Splash (Sealy Outdoors) | ~ $165–$265 (Based on days) Bass Freshwater Open; minors must have guardian |
| Galveston | 09/19/2026 | CastAway Rods Guppy Cup | Fall 2026 (date TBA) (Proposed date based on prior date)- CastAway Rods Guppy Cup – Kid Fish Tournament Galveston, Pier 21 – free kids’ tournament returning fall 2026. Galveston Island Shrimp Festival galvestonislandsh |
| Lake Conroe | 10/01/2026 | Bassmaster Elite Series | Oct 1, 2026 (Starts 7:00 AM) Professional Entry (Varies) Bass Professional/Elite Eligibility |
| Lake conroe | 10/04/2026 | Luck of the Draw | Contact for specific 2026 rates Bass Open / Team based |
| Lake Fork | 10/17/2026 | Berkley Big Bass | Check Site Bass Freshwater Typically 18+ or minor with adult |
Closest (And Best) Fishing Spots Near You:
Bay
Surf
Jetty / Pass
(Bay = wading, Surf = casting, Jetty = pier/rocks)