Fishing Galveston Bay, Texas
Piers, ramps and limits for Galveston Bay.
- 60fishing sites
- 43piers
- 28ramps
Photo: Patrick Feller, CC BY 2.0
An overview of Galveston Bay
Within the Galveston Bay system you will find Galveston Bay.
The GLO counts 60 coastal sites with fishing within 14 miles, 43 with a pier and 28 with a boat ramp.
The shore sites cluster around Baytown, La Porte, San Leon and Texas City.
Jetties a short drive away: Texas City Dike (14 miles), Bolivar North Jetty (19 miles) and Galveston South Jetty (21 miles).
Galveston Bay: Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory.
Land based spots on Galveston Bay
The brighter dots around Galveston Bay are piers.
- El Jardin Beach Park, pier, restrooms
- El Jardin Beach Park, pier, restrooms
- Pine Gully ParkSeabrook, pier, lights
- Pine Gully ParkSeabrook, pier, lights
- Bayshore ParkSan Leon, pier, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- Bayshore ParkSan Leon, pier, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- Bayshore Public Boat RampBacliff, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Bayshore Public Boat RampBacliff, pier, boat ramp, lights
- 18th Street Fishing PierSan Leon, pier $6, lights, fish cleaning
- 18th Street Fishing PierSan Leon, pier $6, lights, fish cleaning
- Ben Blackledge Boat Ramp, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Ben Blackledge Boat Ramp, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Miramar StreetLa Porte, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Miramar StreetLa Porte, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Jarboe Bayou ParkClear Lake Shores, pier, restrooms
- Jarboe Bayou ParkClear Lake Shores, pier, restrooms
- Taylor Lake Village ParkTaylor Lake Village, pier, restrooms
- Taylor Lake Village ParkTaylor Lake Village, pier, restrooms
- Sylvan Beach ParkLa Porte, pier $4, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- Sylvan Beach ParkLa Porte, pier $4, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- Seabreeze ParkLa Porte, pier, lights, restrooms
- Seabreeze ParkLa Porte, pier, lights, restrooms
- Clear Lake ParkTaylor Lake Village, pier, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- Clear Lake ParkTaylor Lake Village, pier, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- Galveston Bay R.V. ResortBaytown, pier, lights
- Galveston Bay R.V. ResortBaytown, pier, lights
- Bay Area ParkHouston, pier, lights, restrooms
- Bay Area ParkHouston, pier, lights, restrooms
- Nassau Bay City ParkHouston, pier, lights, restrooms
- Nassau Bay City ParkHouston, pier, lights, restrooms
Galveston Bay sites: Texas General Land Office inventory. Some fees date from 2015 and 2016.
Guide services around Galveston Bay
- Galveston Party BoatsParty boat, Galveston, (409) 763-5423
- Williams Party BoatsParty boat, Galveston, (409) 762-8808
Galveston Bay guides: operator websites and local directories, October 2026.
Bag and length limits for Galveston 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 Galveston Bay, TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027).
Fishing Galveston Bay, the usual questions
Where can I fish Galveston Bay from a pier?
El Jardin Beach Park has a pier within 14 miles, and 42 more are listed on this page.
How much shore access does Galveston Bay have?
The GLO lists 60 sites inside 14 miles of the bay center.
Is there a launch on Galveston Bay?
Yes, with 28 sites on the GLO list, such as Bayshore Park.
Must adults carry a saltwater endorsement on Galveston Bay?
Yes, a Texas license with a saltwater endorsement covers Galveston Bay for ages 17 and up.
What are the redfish rules on Galveston Bay?
Anglers on Galveston Bay may keep 3 slot reds of 20 to 28 inches, plus one oversize fish with a tag.
Which towns serve Galveston Bay anglers?
Baytown, La Porte, San Leon, Texas City and Seabrook.
Are charters available on Galveston Bay?
This page lists 2 guides.
Galveston Bay sits in which county?
Chambers County, Texas.
Where can I fish a jetty near Galveston Bay?
Texas City Dike, 14 miles away, Bolivar North Jetty, 19 miles away and Galveston South Jetty, 21 miles away.
More of the Texas coast
Bays north and south of Galveston Bay have pages too.