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See 10 TX trout 30 inches or more and where they were caught (photos)

A 30 inch speckled trout is the most sought after trophy fish on the Texas Gulf Coast.

A truly rare and wary creature, anglers prize these catches with the vast majority choosing the conservation ethic of catch, photo and release. We’ve solicited photos of the biggest trout in Texas waters over the years and here are some photos.

Please consider catch-and-release of all trophy trout in Texas water in 2021 and beyond. The Lower and Middle Coast of Texas were hit hard by the coastal freeze of 2021 and to move forward with our fisheries we need to protect the big girls.

But by all means share your photos. These big fish are inspiring!

Wiley Crowson caught this 31 inch, 10-pound monster in Alazon Bay.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tim Bradbeer caught and released this 31-inch East Matagorda giant and got a replica done to celebrate the catch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capt. Jim West says this wasn’t his biggest but Not my biggest but it is a true 30-incher and weighed over nine pounds. It was caught in East Galveston Bay.

Here’s a 31-incher out of Baffin Bay caught by Britani Lolley.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bill Blodgett of Majesty Outdoors caught this 33.25-incher-a true giant in Upper Laguna Madre.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael Eldridge holds a 30-inch Upper Laguna Madre monster.

Benito Perez caught this 30-incher out of Aransas Pass fishing behind Steadmans Reef.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kevin Lively caught this 31 incher in West Galveston Bay.

Send any photos you have of the big trout you’ve caught and released in 2021 to cmoore@fishgame.com.

Chester Moore, Jr.

TFG Editorial

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