Fishing Oso Bay, Texas
Piers, beaches, ramps, guides and saltwater limits around Oso Bay.
- 60fishing sites
- 24piers
- 9ramps
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Fishing Oso Bay, Texas
Oso Bay is part of the Corpus Christi Bay system.
The General Land Office lists 60 coastal sites with fishing allowed within 14 miles of the bay center, 24 with a pier and 9 with a boat ramp.
Shore and pier anglers start from Corpus Christi.
Jetties within reach: Packery Channel Jetties (8 miles) and Port Aransas South Jetty (Horace Caldwell area) (20 miles).
Oso Bay: Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory.
Where to fish Oso Bay from shore
Bright dots around Oso Bay have a pier.
- Philip Dimitt Fishing PierCorpus Christi, pier, lights
- Philip Dimitt Fishing PierCorpus Christi, pier, lights
- Oso Fishing PierCorpus Christi, pier $2, lights, fish cleaning
- Oso Fishing PierCorpus Christi, pier $2, lights, fish cleaning
- Cos Way Fishing PierCorpus Christi, pier $2, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Cos Way Fishing PierCorpus Christi, pier $2, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Red Dot PierCorpus Christi, pier $2, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Red Dot PierCorpus Christi, pier $2, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Clem's MarinaCorpus Christi, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
- Clem's MarinaCorpus Christi, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
- Billings Bait & TackleCorpus Christi, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
- Billings Bait & TackleCorpus Christi, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
- Cole Park – GardensCorpus Christi, pier, lights, restrooms
- Cole Park – GardensCorpus Christi, pier, lights, restrooms
- Cole ParkCorpus Christi, pier, lights, restrooms
- Cole ParkCorpus Christi, pier, lights, restrooms
- Bob Hall PierCorpus Christi, pier $2, lights, restrooms
- Bob Hall PierCorpus Christi, pier $2, 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
- Corpus Christi MarinaCorpus Christi, pier, lights, restrooms
- Corpus Christi MarinaCorpus Christi, pier, lights, restrooms
- Corpus Christi MarinaCorpus Christi, pier, lights, restrooms
- Corpus Christi MarinaCorpus Christi, pier, lights, restrooms
- South Padre Island DriveCorpus Christi
- Ocean DriveCorpus Christi
- University BeachCorpus Christi, lights
- Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife RefugeCorpus Christi
- Mud BridgeCorpus Christi
- Poenisch ParkCorpus Christi, lights
Oso Bay sites: Texas General Land Office inventory. Some fees date from 2015 and 2016.
Guides and charters on Oso 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
- 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
- Kingfish AdventuresInshore, Corpus Christi, (361) 248-3273
Oso Bay guides: operator websites and local directories, October 2026.
Bag and length limits for Oso 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 Oso Bay, TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027).
Questions about fishing Oso Bay
Where can I fish Oso Bay from a pier?
Philip Dimitt Fishing Pier has a pier within 14 miles, and 23 more are listed on this page.
How many coastal fishing sites are near Oso Bay?
60 sites within 14 miles of the bay center.
Is there a boat ramp on Oso Bay?
Yes, 9 sites in the GLO inventory, including Red Dot Pier.
Do I need a saltwater endorsement for Oso Bay?
Yes. The saltwater endorsement is required on Oso Bay for anglers 17 and up.
What is the red drum limit on Oso Bay?
Three red drum a day on Oso Bay, 20 to 28 inches; one over 28 inches needs a tag.
What towns are near Oso Bay?
Corpus Christi.
Are there fishing guides on Oso Bay?
39 guides are listed on this page.
What county is Oso Bay in?
Nueces County.
Are there jetties near Oso Bay?
Packery Channel Jetties, 8 miles away and Port Aransas South Jetty (Horace Caldwell area), 20 miles away.