Fishing Drum Bay, Texas
Piers, beaches, ramps, guides and saltwater limits around Drum Bay.
- 60fishing sites
- 14piers
- 11ramps
Photo, regional stand in for Drum Bay: mr_t_77 from WV, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Fishing Drum Bay, Texas
Drum 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 11 with a boat ramp.
Shore and pier anglers start from Surfside Beach, Oyster Creek and Freeport.
Jetties within reach: Surfside Jetty (Freeport north jetty) (7 miles) and Quintana Jetty (Freeport south jetty) (8 miles).
Drum Bay: Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory.
Where to fish Drum Bay from shore
Bright dots around Drum Bay have a pier.
- 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
- Marlin Marina, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
- Marlin Marina, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
- Oyster Creek Municipal ParkOyster Creek, pier, lights, restrooms
- Oyster Creek Municipal ParkOyster Creek, pier, lights, restrooms
- 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
- Drum Bay Canoe RampSurfside Beach
- Public Beach Access Road 3
- Bay Access ROW A
- Bay Access ROW B
- Public Beach Access Road 2
- Bay Access ROW C
- Public Beach Access Road 1, restrooms
- Bay Access ROW D
- County Road 257P
- County Road 257Q
- Public Beach Access Road 4
- Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge, boat ramp, restrooms
- Seagull AvenueSurfside Beach, restrooms
- Bay Avenue BSurfside Beach
- Bay AvenueSurfside Beach, restrooms
- Bay Avenue ASurfside Beach
Drum Bay sites: Texas General Land Office inventory. Some fees date from 2015 and 2016.
Guides and charters on Drum Bay
- Green Acres RV ParkInshore, Freeport, (979) 824-5265
- Johnston's SportfishingOffshore, Freeport, (979) 239-4287
- Bourne Fishing ChartersInshore, Freeport, (817) 501-4997
- Reelhard Charters incInshore, Freeport, (346) 812-3057
- Prima Donna Offshore ChartersOffshore, Freeport, (979) 709-5114
- Smith and Sons Galveston offshore fishing charterOffshore, Freeport, (409) 213-1040
- Surfside Beach ChartersInshore, Freeport, (979) 239-4266
- Texas Saltwater AdventuresInshore, Freeport, (832) 428-3340
- Stress Reel Ease Fishing ChtrInshore, Freeport, (281) 732-8800
- Epic Charters UnlimitedInshore, Freeport, (979) 236-3026
- Action ChartersInshore, Freeport, (979) 233-2999
- Surfside Beach Saltwater ChartersInshore, Freeport, (979) 299-4771
- Tsa Freeport Fishing CharterInshore, Surfside Beach, (832) 722-2882
- Reel Threel ChartersInshore, Freeport, (281) 808-1310
- Captain Carter's ChartersInshore, Freeport, (979) 665-8853
- Lone Star Fishing Co.Inshore, Freeport, (979) 233-8105
- Fling ChartersInshore, Freeport, (979) 233-4445
- Texas Sportsman Saltwater Fishing ChartersInshore, Freeport, (281) 814-0119
Drum Bay guides: operator websites and local directories, October 2026.
Bag and length limits for Drum 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 Drum Bay, TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027).
Questions about fishing Drum Bay
Where can I fish Drum Bay from a pier?
4th Street Boat Ramp has a pier within 14 miles, and 13 more are listed on this page.
How many coastal fishing sites are near Drum Bay?
60 sites within 14 miles of the bay center.
Is there a boat ramp on Drum Bay?
Yes, 11 sites in the GLO inventory, including 4th Street Boat Ramp.
Do I need a saltwater endorsement for Drum Bay?
Adults fishing Drum Bay need a Texas license with the saltwater endorsement.
What is the red drum limit on Drum Bay?
Three red drum a day on Drum Bay, 20 to 28 inches; one over 28 inches needs a tag.
What towns are near Drum Bay?
Surfside Beach, Oyster Creek and Freeport.
Are there fishing guides on Drum Bay?
18 guides are listed on this page.
What county is Drum Bay in?
Brazoria County.
Are there jetties near Drum Bay?
Surfside Jetty (Freeport north jetty), 7 miles away and Quintana Jetty (Freeport south jetty), 8 miles away.