Fishing Espiritu Santo Bay, Texas
Piers, beaches, ramps, guides and saltwater limits around Espiritu Santo Bay.
- 25fishing sites
- 12piers
- 11ramps
Photo, regional stand in for Espiritu Santo Bay: mr_t_77 from WV, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Fishing Espiritu Santo Bay, Texas
Espiritu Santo Bay is part of the San Antonio Bay system.
The General Land Office lists 25 coastal sites with fishing allowed within 14 miles of the bay center, 12 with a pier and 11 with a boat ramp.
Shore and pier anglers start from Seadrift, Port O’Connor, Magnolia Beach and Port Lavaca.
Jetties within reach: Port O’Connor Little Jetty (9 miles) and Matagorda Ship Channel Jetties (12 miles).
Espiritu Santo Bay: Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory.
Where to fish Espiritu Santo Bay from shore
Bright dots around Espiritu Santo Bay have a pier.
- King Fisher ParkPort O'Connor, pier, lights, restrooms
- King Fisher ParkPort O'Connor, pier, lights, restrooms
- Powderhorn R.V. Park, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
- Powderhorn R.V. Park, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
- 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
- Seadrift Bayfront ParkSeadrift, pier, lights, restrooms
- Seadrift Bayfront ParkSeadrift, pier, lights, restrooms
- Magnolia Beach ParkMagnolia Beach, pier, boat ramp, restrooms
- Magnolia Beach ParkMagnolia Beach, pier, boat ramp, restrooms
- Froggies Bait & Boat Ramp, boat ramp
- 16th Street Fishing Park & Kayak LaunchPort Lavaca, lights
- POC Fishing Center, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
- Clark's MarinaPort O'Connor, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Coloma Creek
- Little Jetty ParkPort O'Connor
- Boggy Bayou Nature ParkPort O'Connor
- Indianola Park, restrooms
- Navigation District HarborSeadrift, lights, fish cleaning
- Swan Point ParkSeadrift, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- Seadrift MarinaSeadrift, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Indian Point Park
- Miller's Dock & Dockside MarinaSeadrift, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
Espiritu Santo Bay sites: Texas General Land Office inventory. Some fees date from 2015 and 2016.
Guides and charters on Espiritu Santo Bay
- Bowed Up OutdoorsInshore, Port Lavaca, (361) 482-0336
- Back Bay Guide ServiceInshore, Port O'Connor, (361) 333-9231
- Coastal Flats Guide ServiceInshore, Seadrift, (281) 798-9888
- Sea Drift Guide ServiceInshore, Seadrift, (210) 825-9143
- Back Bay Guide ServiceInshore, Seadrift, (361) 983-4434
- Gray GaryInshore, Seadrift, (361) 785-6708
- Skinny Water Guide ServiceInshore, Seadrift, (713) 724-6798
- N&M Sportsman's AdventuresInshore, Port Lavaca, (210) 452-9680
- Wicked Voodoo Custom Rods & Guide ServiceInshore, Port Lavaca, (361) 746-1108
- Castem & Catchem Guide ServiceInshore, Seadrift, (361) 785-4028
Espiritu Santo Bay guides: operator websites and local directories, October 2026.
Bag and length limits for Espiritu Santo 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 Espiritu Santo Bay, TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027).
Questions about fishing Espiritu Santo Bay
Where can I fish Espiritu Santo Bay from a pier?
King Fisher Park has a pier within 14 miles, and 11 more are listed on this page.
How many coastal fishing sites are near Espiritu Santo Bay?
25 sites within 14 miles of the bay center.
Is there a boat ramp on Espiritu Santo Bay?
Yes, 11 sites in the GLO inventory, including Froggies Bait & Boat Ramp.
Do I need a saltwater endorsement for Espiritu Santo Bay?
Yes, for anyone 17 or older fishing Espiritu Santo Bay.
What is the red drum limit on Espiritu Santo Bay?
Three red drum a day on Espiritu Santo Bay, 20 to 28 inches; one over 28 inches needs a tag.
What towns are near Espiritu Santo Bay?
Seadrift, Port O'Connor, Magnolia Beach and Port Lavaca.
Are there fishing guides on Espiritu Santo Bay?
10 guides are listed on this page.
What county is Espiritu Santo Bay in?
Calhoun County.
Are there jetties near Espiritu Santo Bay?
Port O'Connor Little Jetty, 9 miles away and Matagorda Ship Channel Jetties, 12 miles away.
More of the Texas coast
Bays north and south of Espiritu Santo Bay have pages too.