Fishing Mesquite Bay, Texas
Piers, beaches, ramps, guides and saltwater limits around Mesquite Bay.
- 20fishing sites
- 14piers
- 7ramps
Photo, regional stand in for Mesquite Bay: mr_t_77 from WV, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Fishing Mesquite Bay, Texas
Mesquite Bay is part of the Mission-Aransas system.
The General Land Office lists 20 coastal sites with fishing allowed within 14 miles of the bay center, 14 with a pier and 7 with a boat ramp.
Shore and pier anglers start from Rockport, Fulton and Austwell.
Jetties within reach: Port Aransas South Jetty (Horace Caldwell area) (25 miles).
Mesquite Bay: Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory.
Where to fish Mesquite Bay from shore
Bright dots around Mesquite Bay have a pier.
- Goose Island State ParkRockport, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Goose Island State ParkRockport, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Copano Bay State Fishing Pier – NorthRockport, pier $5, lights, fish cleaning
- Copano Bay State Fishing Pier – NorthRockport, pier $5, lights, fish cleaning
- Aransas National Wildlife RefugeAustwell, pier, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Aransas National Wildlife RefugeAustwell, pier, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Copano Bay State Fishing Pier – SouthRockport, pier $5, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Copano Bay State Fishing Pier – SouthRockport, pier $5, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Fulton Fishing PierFulton, pier $3, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Fulton Fishing PierFulton, pier $3, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Navigation Boat RampFulton, pier, boat ramp
- Navigation Boat RampFulton, pier, boat ramp
- Beacon RV Park & MarinaFulton, pier $2, lights, fish cleaning
- Beacon RV Park & MarinaFulton, pier $2, lights, fish cleaning
- Big TreeRockport
- St. Charles Bay Boat RampRockport, boat ramp
- Cavasso Creek
- Howard Murph County ParkRockport, restrooms
- Airport RoadRockport
- Little Bay Wildlife ViewRockport
Mesquite Bay sites: Texas General Land Office inventory. Some fees date from 2015 and 2016.
Guides and charters on Mesquite Bay
- Barnard's Fishing & Duck Hunting Guide ServiceInshore, Rockport, (361) 510-6655
- Bart Payne's Fishing & Hunting Guide CoInshore, Rockport, (361) 729-0752
- Rockport Fishing GuideInshore, Rockport, (361) 205-2480
- Pirates Of Bay ChartersInshore, Rockport, (361) 790-8888
- Rockport Kayak Guide ServicesInshore, Rockport, (361) 727-9966
- above and beyond guide serviceInshore, Rockport, (361) 205-4904
- Saltitude OutfittersInshore, Rockport, (361) 205-9833
- Graham Slam Fishing ChartersInshore, Rockport, (361) 877-7849
- Coastal Guide ServiceInshore, Rockport, (361) 729-9866
- Shallow Water Guide ServiceInshore, Rockport, (361) 729-9265
- Odom Lowell & DeedeeInshore, Rockport, (361) 729-5564
- Copano Cast n CallInshore, Rockport, (361) 205-9443
- Gold Spoon Charters IncInshore, Rockport, (361) 727-9178
- Sea Biskit ChartersInshore, Rockport, (361) 510-5428
- Web Foot Guide ServiceInshore, Rockport, (361) 790-8354
- Tooth and Scale Guide ServiceInshore, Rockport, (361) 205-2220
- Slick's Guide ServiceInshore, Rockport, (361) 386-0569
- Captain Experiences – Rockport Fishing ChartersInshore, Rockport, (833) 227-8246
- Charters RedfishInshore, Rockport, (361) 729-8220
- Full Stringer ChartersInshore, Rockport, (361) 229-9301
- Anglers at EstesInshore, Rockport, (361) 386-2524
- Krazy Kroaker Guide ServiceInshore, Rockport, (210) 260-8376
- Ron's Guide ServiceInshore, Rockport, (361) 557-0555
- Cedar Bayou OutfittersInshore, Fulton, (361) 403-7510
Mesquite Bay guides: operator websites and local directories, October 2026.
Bag and length limits for Mesquite 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 Mesquite Bay, TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027).
Questions about fishing Mesquite Bay
Where can I fish Mesquite Bay from a pier?
Goose Island State Park has a pier within 14 miles, and 13 more are listed on this page.
How many coastal fishing sites are near Mesquite Bay?
20 sites within 14 miles of the bay center.
Is there a boat ramp on Mesquite Bay?
Yes, 7 sites in the GLO inventory, including St. Charles Bay Boat Ramp.
Do I need a saltwater endorsement for Mesquite Bay?
Yes, for anyone 17 or older fishing Mesquite Bay.
What is the red drum limit on Mesquite Bay?
Three red drum a day on Mesquite Bay, 20 to 28 inches; one over 28 inches needs a tag.
What towns are near Mesquite Bay?
Rockport, Fulton and Austwell.
Are there fishing guides on Mesquite Bay?
29 guides are listed on this page.
What county is Mesquite Bay in?
Calhoun County.
Are there jetties near Mesquite Bay?
Port Aransas South Jetty (Horace Caldwell area), 25 miles away.