Fishing Nueces Bay, Texas
Piers, beaches, ramps, guides and saltwater limits around Nueces Bay.
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- 20piers
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Fishing Nueces Bay, Texas
Nueces Bay is part of the Corpus Christi Bay system.
The General Land Office lists 50 coastal sites with fishing allowed within 14 miles of the bay center, 20 with a pier and 9 with a boat ramp.
Shore and pier anglers start from Corpus Christi, Portland and Ingleside.
Jetties within reach: Packery Channel Jetties (22 miles) and Port Aransas South Jetty (Horace Caldwell area) (24 miles).
Nueces Bay: Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory.
Where to fish Nueces Bay from shore
Bright dots around Nueces Bay have a pier.
- Marinaville Boat RampCorpus Christi, pier $3, boat ramp, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Marinaville Boat RampCorpus Christi, pier $3, boat ramp, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Puerto Del Sol R.V. ParkCorpus Christi, pier, lights
- Puerto Del Sol R.V. ParkCorpus Christi, pier, lights
- Corpus Christi MarinaCorpus Christi, pier, lights, restrooms
- Corpus Christi MarinaCorpus Christi, pier, lights, restrooms
- Indian Point ParkPortland, pier, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Indian Point ParkPortland, pier, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Corpus Christi MarinaCorpus Christi, pier, lights, restrooms
- Corpus Christi MarinaCorpus Christi, pier, lights, restrooms
- Cooper's Alley L-Head BoatRampCorpus Christi, pier, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- Cooper's Alley L-Head BoatRampCorpus Christi, pier, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- Cole ParkCorpus Christi, pier, lights, restrooms
- Cole ParkCorpus Christi, pier, lights, restrooms
- Cole Park – GardensCorpus Christi, pier, lights, restrooms
- Cole Park – GardensCorpus Christi, pier, lights, restrooms
- Oso Fishing PierCorpus Christi, pier $2, lights, fish cleaning
- Oso Fishing PierCorpus Christi, pier $2, lights, fish cleaning
- Cove ParkIngleside, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
- Cove ParkIngleside, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
- Surfside ParkCorpus Christi, lights, restrooms
- Corpus Christi Beach – North BCorpus Christi
- Corpus Christi Beach – South ACorpus Christi, lights
- Corpus Christi Beach – South BCorpus Christi
- Corpus Christi Beach – North ACorpus Christi
- Dolphin ParkCorpus Christi, lights, restrooms
- Corpus Christi Beach – South CCorpus Christi, lights
- Nueces Bay Fishing AreaCorpus Christi
- Bayfront Science ParkCorpus Christi, lights, restrooms
- Nueces CausewayPortland, lights
Nueces Bay sites: Texas General Land Office inventory. Some fees date from 2015 and 2016.
Guides and charters on Nueces Bay
- Doc's Fishing Clinic and Guide ServiceInshore, Corpus Christi, (361) 443-6993
- Rusty Texan Fishing GuideInshore, Corpus Christi, (361) 815-6812
- Corpus Christi Outfitters – Fishing GuideInshore, Corpus Christi, (512) 299-3571
- Coastal Cowboy Fishing ChartersInshore, Corpus Christi, (361) 815-4548
- C K's Guide ServiceInshore, Corpus Christi, (361) 993-0038
- Fish On Guide serviceInshore, Corpus Christi, (361) 244-2747
- Butch White's Guide ServiceInshore, Corpus Christi, (361) 937-5773
- Schultz Guide ServiceInshore, Corpus Christi, (361) 949-7359
- Sheka Bill Jr OutdoorsInshore, Corpus Christi, (361) 991-7191
- Backlash ChartersInshore, Corpus Christi, (254) 913-8122
- CC FishingInshore, Corpus Christi, (361) 779-6722
- Capt Noe Garza Guide ServiceInshore, Corpus Christi, (361) 991-0775
- Clark CInshore, Corpus Christi, (361) 855-7089
- Laguna Madre ChartersInshore, Corpus Christi, (361) 949-2115
- Backcountry ChartersInshore, Corpus Christi, (361) 949-0133
- 13317 S Padre Island DrInshore, Corpus Christi, (833) 227-8246
- Hough's Guide ServiceInshore, Corpus Christi, (361) 548-7132
- Ingleside Fishing CharterInshore, Ingleside, (361) 816-0397
- Captain David Pena Guide ServiceInshore, Corpus Christi, (361) 765-0388
- Czar Fishing CompanyInshore, Corpus Christi, (361) 739-0626
- LgfishingInshore, Corpus Christi, (210) 744-1293
- Southbound Fishing ChartersInshore, Corpus Christi, (361) 271-9870
- Outback Fishing AdventuresInshore, Corpus Christi, (361) 852-3474
- Blue's Coastal ConstructionInshore, Corpus Christi, (361) 944-0833
Nueces Bay guides: operator websites and local directories, October 2026.
Bag and length limits for Nueces 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 Nueces Bay, TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027).
Questions about fishing Nueces Bay
Where can I fish Nueces Bay from a pier?
Marinaville Boat Ramp has a pier within 14 miles, and 19 more are listed on this page.
How many coastal fishing sites are near Nueces Bay?
50 sites within 14 miles of the bay center.
Is there a boat ramp on Nueces Bay?
Yes, 9 sites in the GLO inventory, including Marinaville Boat Ramp.
Do I need a saltwater endorsement for Nueces Bay?
Adults fishing Nueces Bay need a Texas license with the saltwater endorsement.
What is the red drum limit on Nueces Bay?
Three red drum a day on Nueces Bay, 20 to 28 inches; one over 28 inches needs a tag.
What towns are near Nueces Bay?
Corpus Christi, Portland and Ingleside.
Are there fishing guides on Nueces Bay?
42 guides are listed on this page.
What county is Nueces Bay in?
Nueces County.
Are there jetties near Nueces Bay?
Packery Channel Jetties, 22 miles away and Port Aransas South Jetty (Horace Caldwell area), 24 miles away.
More of the Texas coast
Bays north and south of Nueces Bay have pages too.