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Fishing Keller Bay, Texas

Piers, beaches, ramps, guides and saltwater limits around Keller Bay.

  • 40fishing sites
  • 22piers
  • 26ramps

Photo: RobertKixmiller, CC BY-SA 4.0

Texas coast

Fishing Keller Bay, Texas

Keller Bay is part of the Matagorda Bay system.

The General Land Office lists 40 coastal sites with fishing allowed within 14 miles of the bay center, 22 with a pier and 26 with a boat ramp.

Shore and pier anglers start from Port Lavaca, Port O’Connor, Point Comfort and Magnolia Beach.

Jetties within reach: Port O’Connor Little Jetty (13 miles) and Matagorda Ship Channel Jetties (17 miles).

40coastal fishing sites
22piers
26boat ramps
4guides listed

Keller Bay: Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory.

Piers, beaches and ramps

Where to fish Keller Bay from shore

Bright dots around Keller Bay have a pier.

Keller Bay sites: Texas General Land Office inventory. Some fees date from 2015 and 2016.

Inshore and offshore

Guides and charters on Keller Bay

  • Bowed Up OutdoorsInshore, Port Lavaca, (361) 482-0336
  • Back Bay Guide ServiceInshore, Port O'Connor, (361) 333-9231
  • N&M Sportsman's AdventuresInshore, Port Lavaca, (210) 452-9680
  • Wicked Voodoo Custom Rods & Guide ServiceInshore, Port Lavaca, (361) 746-1108

Keller Bay guides: operator websites and local directories, October 2026.

Saltwater limits

Bag and length limits for Keller Bay

SpeciesDaily bagMinimumMaximum
Greater amberjack138 in min
Striped bass518 in min
Channel/blue catfish25
Flathead catfish518 in min
Gafftopsail catfishNo limit14 in min
Cobia140 in min
Black drum514 in min30 in max
Red drum320 in min28 in max

Statewide saltwater limits that apply on Keller Bay, TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027).

Answers

Questions about fishing Keller Bay

Where can I fish Keller Bay from a pier?

Magnolia Beach Park has a pier within 14 miles, and 21 more are listed on this page.

How many coastal fishing sites are near Keller Bay?

40 sites within 14 miles of the bay center.

Is there a boat ramp on Keller Bay?

Yes, 26 sites in the GLO inventory, including Olivia Haterius Park.

Do I need a saltwater endorsement for Keller Bay?

Adults fishing Keller Bay need a Texas license with the saltwater endorsement.

What is the red drum limit on Keller Bay?

Three red drum a day on Keller Bay, 20 to 28 inches; one over 28 inches needs a tag.

What towns are near Keller Bay?

Port Lavaca, Port O'Connor, Point Comfort, Magnolia Beach and Palacios.

Are there fishing guides on Keller Bay?

4 guides are listed on this page.

What county is Keller Bay in?

Calhoun County.

Are there jetties near Keller Bay?

Port O'Connor Little Jetty, 13 miles away and Matagorda Ship Channel Jetties, 17 miles away.

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