Fishing Baffin Bay, Texas
Piers, ramps and limits for Baffin Bay.
- 9fishing sites
- 4piers
- 2ramps
Photo from the region around Baffin Bay: mr_t_77 from WV, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
An overview of Baffin Bay
Within the Upper Laguna Madre system you will find Baffin Bay.
The GLO counts 9 coastal sites with fishing within 14 miles, 4 with a pier and 2 with a boat ramp.
The shore sites cluster around Riviera.
Baffin Bay: Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory.
Land based spots on Baffin Bay
The brighter dots around Baffin Bay are piers.
- Riviera Beach PierRiviera, pier, lights, restrooms
- Riviera Beach PierRiviera, pier, lights, restrooms
- Kaufer-Hubert Memorial Park, pier, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- Kaufer-Hubert Memorial Park, pier, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- Riviera BeachRiviera
- Riviera BeachRiviera
- County Road 1145 South
- Kleberg Street
- County Road 1140 North
Baffin Bay sites: Texas General Land Office inventory. Some fees date from 2015 and 2016.
Guide services around Baffin Bay
- Hubert's WeldingInshore, Riviera, (361) 296-3256
- Martin Martin ServiceInshore, Riviera, (361) 297-5773
- Bayview Guide SvcInshore, Riviera, (361) 297-5646
Baffin Bay guides: operator websites and local directories, October 2026.
Bag and length limits for Baffin Bay
| Species | Daily bag | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater amberjack | 1 | 38 in min | |
| Striped bass | 5 | 18 in min | |
| Channel/blue catfish | 25 | ||
| Flathead catfish | 5 | 18 in min | |
| Gafftopsail catfish | No limit | 14 in min | |
| Cobia | 1 | 40 in min | |
| Black drum | 5 | 14 in min | 30 in max |
| Red drum | 3 | 20 in min | 28 in max |
Statewide saltwater limits that apply on Baffin Bay, TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027).
Fishing Baffin Bay, the usual questions
Where can I fish Baffin Bay from a pier?
Riviera Beach Pier offers a pier inside 14 miles, and 3 more are listed on this page.
How much shore access does Baffin Bay have?
9 sites within 14 miles of the bay center.
Is there a launch on Baffin Bay?
The GLO lists 2 sites, among them Kaufer-Hubert Memorial Park.
Must adults carry a saltwater endorsement on Baffin Bay?
Yes, a Texas license with a saltwater endorsement covers Baffin Bay for ages 17 and up.
What are the redfish rules on Baffin Bay?
Anglers on Baffin Bay may keep 3 slot reds of 20 to 28 inches, plus one oversize fish with a tag.
Which towns serve Baffin Bay anglers?
Riviera.
Are charters available on Baffin Bay?
3 guides are listed on this page.
Baffin Bay sits in which county?
It is in Kenedy County.
More of the Texas coast
Bays north and south of Baffin Bay have pages too.