Fishing Christmas Bay, Texas
Piers, beaches, ramps, guides and saltwater limits around Christmas Bay.
- 60fishing sites
- 14piers
- 14ramps
Photo, regional stand in for Christmas Bay: mr_t_77 from WV, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Fishing Christmas Bay, Texas
Christmas 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, 14 with a pier and 14 with a boat ramp.
Shore and pier anglers start from Surfside Beach, Galveston and Oyster Creek.
Jetties within reach: Surfside Jetty (Freeport north jetty) (10 miles) and Quintana Jetty (Freeport south jetty) (11 miles).
Christmas Bay: Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory.
Where to fish Christmas Bay from shore
Bright dots around Christmas 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
- 4th Street Boat Ramp, pier, boat ramp
- 4th Street Boat Ramp, pier, boat ramp
- 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
- 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
- County Road 257Q
- County Road 257P
- Seidler's Landing, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- Public Beach Access Road 5
- Public Beach Access Road 4
- Bay Access ROW D
- Bay Access ROW C
- Bay Access ROW B
- Bay Access ROW A
- Drum Bay Canoe RampSurfside Beach
- Kelly Hamby Nature Trail
- Public Beach Access Road 3
- Beach Access #7
- Treasure Island Subdivision
- Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge, boat ramp, restrooms
- Public Beach Access Road 2
Christmas Bay sites: Texas General Land Office inventory. Some fees date from 2015 and 2016.
Guides and charters on Christmas 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
Christmas Bay guides: operator websites and local directories, October 2026.
Bag and length limits for Christmas 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 Christmas Bay, TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027).
Questions about fishing Christmas Bay
Where can I fish Christmas Bay from a pier?
San Luis Pass County Park has a pier within 14 miles, and 13 more are listed on this page.
How many coastal fishing sites are near Christmas Bay?
60 sites within 14 miles of the bay center.
Is there a boat ramp on Christmas Bay?
Yes, 14 sites in the GLO inventory, including Seidler's Landing.
Do I need a saltwater endorsement for Christmas Bay?
Adults fishing Christmas Bay need a Texas license with the saltwater endorsement.
What is the red drum limit on Christmas Bay?
Three red drum a day on Christmas Bay, 20 to 28 inches; one over 28 inches needs a tag.
What towns are near Christmas Bay?
Surfside Beach, Galveston and Oyster Creek.
Are there fishing guides on Christmas Bay?
28 guides are listed on this page.
What county is Christmas Bay in?
Brazoria County.
Are there jetties near Christmas Bay?
Surfside Jetty (Freeport north jetty), 10 miles away and Quintana Jetty (Freeport south jetty), 11 miles away.
More of the Texas coast
Bays north and south of Christmas Bay have pages too.