Fishing Bastrop Bay, Texas
Piers, beaches, ramps, guides and saltwater limits around Bastrop Bay.
- 60fishing sites
- 16piers
- 16ramps
Photo, regional stand in for Bastrop Bay: mr_t_77 from WV, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Fishing Bastrop Bay, Texas
Bastrop Bay is part of the Galveston Bay system.
The General Land Office lists 60 coastal sites with fishing allowed within 14 miles of the bay center, 16 with a pier and 16 with a boat ramp.
Shore and pier anglers start from Galveston, Surfside Beach and Oyster Creek.
Jetties within reach: Surfside Jetty (Freeport north jetty) (13 miles) and Quintana Jetty (Freeport south jetty) (14 miles).
Bastrop Bay: Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory.
Where to fish Bastrop Bay from shore
Bright dots around Bastrop Bay have a pier.
- San Luis Pass County Park, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- San Luis Pass County Park, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Marlin Marina, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
- Marlin Marina, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
- Bastrop Bayou Public Fishing Area, pier, lights, restrooms
- Bastrop Bayou Public Fishing Area, pier, lights, restrooms
- Demi-John Boat Ramp, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Demi-John Boat Ramp, pier, boat ramp, lights
- 4th Street Boat Ramp, pier, boat ramp
- 4th Street Boat Ramp, pier, boat ramp
- Swan Lake Boat RampSurfside Beach, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Swan Lake Boat RampSurfside Beach, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Crabbing Pier, pier, lights
- Crabbing Pier, pier, lights
- Oyster Creek Municipal ParkOyster Creek, pier, lights, restrooms
- Oyster Creek Municipal ParkOyster Creek, pier, lights, restrooms
- Seidler's Landing, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- Beach Access #7
- Kelly Hamby Nature Trail
- Public Beach Access Road 5
- Treasure Island Subdivision
- Highway 3005
- Pointe San Luis 4Galveston, boat ramp
- County Road 257Q
- County Road 257P
- Pointe San Luis 3Galveston
- Public Beach Access Road 4
- Bay Access ROW D
- Bay Access ROW C
- Pointe San Luis 2Galveston
Bastrop Bay sites: Texas General Land Office inventory. Some fees date from 2015 and 2016.
Guides and charters on Bastrop Bay
- Galveston Party BoatsParty boat, Galveston, (409) 763-5423
- Williams Party BoatsParty boat, Galveston, (409) 762-8808
- Just Fun ChartersInshore, Galveston, (409) 750-0931
- Topp Dogg Fishing GuidesInshore, Galveston, (832) 606-0844
- Galveston Redzone Saltwater FishingInshore, Galveston, (281) 827-8493
- Houston Big Game Fishing ClubOffshore, Galveston, (409) 744-2307
- Always Hooked Up Fishing ChartersInshore, Galveston, (832) 738-6589
- Sea Wolf Charter FishingInshore, Galveston, (903) 390-6652
- Wave Dancer ChartersInshore, Galveston, (409) 988-8888
- Vitamin Sea ChartersInshore, Galveston, (832) 309-1079
- Galveston Charter GuidesInshore, Galveston, (409) 750-2430
- Rod Bending ChartersInshore, Galveston, (409) 599-0909
- Smoke 'N' Reels Fishing ChartersInshore, Galveston, (832) 279-0997
- Paparda Rey Fishing ChartersInshore, Galveston, (713) 253-3699
- Go Coastal Guide ServiceInshore, Galveston, (713) 775-8255
- 2 Fish'Aholics Charters, LLCInshore, Galveston, (409) 698-7124
- Frisky Reds Fishing ChartersInshore, Galveston, (409) 502-7547
- Smith & Sons ChartersInshore, Galveston, (409) 213-1040
- Book My Fishing CharterInshore, Galveston, (409) 795-4579
- Tsa Freeport Fishing CharterInshore, Surfside Beach, (832) 722-2882
- Just Cast Fishing ChartersInshore, Galveston, (409) 209-7999
- Galveston Fishing Charter CompanyInshore, Galveston, (832) 917-3474
- Get Bent! GalvestonInshore, Galveston, (409) 939-8311
- Angler ChartersInshore, Galveston, (281) 658-0080
Bastrop Bay guides: operator websites and local directories, October 2026.
Bag and length limits for Bastrop 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 Bastrop Bay, TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027).
Questions about fishing Bastrop Bay
Where can I fish Bastrop Bay from a pier?
San Luis Pass County Park has a pier within 14 miles, and 15 more are listed on this page.
How many coastal fishing sites are near Bastrop Bay?
60 sites within 14 miles of the bay center.
Is there a boat ramp on Bastrop Bay?
Yes, 16 sites in the GLO inventory, including San Luis Pass County Park.
Do I need a saltwater endorsement for Bastrop Bay?
Adults fishing Bastrop Bay need a Texas license with the saltwater endorsement.
What is the red drum limit on Bastrop Bay?
Bastrop Bay follows the statewide red drum limit of 3 slot fish, 20 to 28 inches.
What towns are near Bastrop Bay?
Galveston, Surfside Beach and Oyster Creek.
Are there fishing guides on Bastrop Bay?
28 guides are listed on this page.
What county is Bastrop Bay in?
Brazoria County.
Are there jetties near Bastrop Bay?
Surfside Jetty (Freeport north jetty), 13 miles away and Quintana Jetty (Freeport south jetty), 14 miles away.
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