Fishing Carancahua Bay, Texas
Shore access, ramps and guides on Carancahua Bay.
- 35fishing sites
- 20piers
- 21ramps
Photo: Andy Duncan, CC BY-SA 2.0
Fishing Carancahua Bay, Texas
Carancahua Bay sits within the Matagorda Bay system.
GLO records show 35 coastal sites for fishing inside 14 miles, including 20 with piers and 21 with boat ramps.
Most shore access starts in Palacios, Port Lavaca, Point Comfort and Magnolia Beach.
Jetties within reach: Port O’Connor Little Jetty (17 miles) and Matagorda Ship Channel Jetties (19 miles).
Carancahua Bay: Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory.
Piers and beaches on Carancahua Bay
Bright points near Carancahua Bay are piers.
- Point Comfort City ParkPoint Comfort, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Point Comfort City ParkPoint Comfort, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- South Bay Boat RampPalacios, pier, boat ramp, lights
- South Bay Boat RampPalacios, pier, boat ramp, lights
- 4th Street PierPalacios, pier, lights, restrooms
- 4th Street PierPalacios, pier, lights, restrooms
- East Bay Boat RampPalacios, pier, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- East Bay Boat RampPalacios, pier, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- East Bay ParkPalacios, pier, lights
- East Bay ParkPalacios, pier, lights
- Magnolia Beach ParkMagnolia Beach, pier, boat ramp, restrooms
- Magnolia Beach ParkMagnolia Beach, pier, boat ramp, restrooms
- Alamo BeachPort Lavaca, pier, boat ramp
- Alamo BeachPort Lavaca, pier, boat ramp
- Lighthouse Beach & R.V. ParkPort Lavaca, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Lighthouse Beach & R.V. ParkPort Lavaca, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Indianola Fishing Marina, pier $5, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Indianola Fishing Marina, pier $5, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Indianola Kayak Launch, pier
- Indianola Kayak Launch, pier
- Crescent V (Carancahua Bay Boat Ramp), boat ramp, lights
- Florence's Bait Camp, boat ramp, fish cleaning
- Florence's Bait Camp, boat ramp, fish cleaning
- Olivia Haterius Park, boat ramp, lights
- Jensen Point, boat ramp
- West Carancahua Creek, boat ramp
- Lookout PointPalacios
- Lavaca CausewayPoint Comfort
- Bayfront R.V. & Camper ParkPalacios, lights
- Palacios Multi-use Nature CenterPalacios
Carancahua Bay sites: Texas General Land Office inventory. Some fees date from 2015 and 2016.
Charter captains for Carancahua Bay
- Bowed Up OutdoorsInshore, Port Lavaca, (361) 482-0336
- N&M Sportsman's AdventuresInshore, Port Lavaca, (210) 452-9680
- Wicked Voodoo Custom Rods & Guide ServiceInshore, Port Lavaca, (361) 746-1108
Carancahua Bay guides: operator websites and local directories, October 2026.
Size and bag rules on Carancahua 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 Carancahua Bay, TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027).
Asked often about Carancahua Bay
What pier is closest to Carancahua Bay?
Point Comfort City Park has a pier within 14 miles, and 19 more are listed on this page.
Is there much coastal access near Carancahua Bay?
The GLO lists 35 sites inside 14 miles of the bay center.
Does Carancahua Bay have a public boat ramp?
Yes, with 21 sites on the GLO list, such as Crescent V (Carancahua Bay Boat Ramp).
Is the saltwater endorsement required on Carancahua Bay?
Anyone 17 or over on Carancahua Bay needs a Texas license plus the saltwater endorsement.
How many reds can I keep on Carancahua Bay?
The statewide limit holds on Carancahua Bay: 3 reds from 20 to 28 inches, plus a tagged oversize fish.
Where can I stay near Carancahua Bay?
Palacios, Port Lavaca, Point Comfort, Magnolia Beach and Lolita.
Can I book a guide on Carancahua Bay?
This page lists 3 guides.
Which county does Carancahua Bay fall under?
Calhoun County, Texas.
Are there jetties near Carancahua Bay?
Port O'Connor Little Jetty, 17 miles away and Matagorda Ship Channel Jetties, 19 miles away.