Fishing San Antonio Bay, Texas
Piers, beaches, ramps, guides and saltwater limits around San Antonio Bay.
- 11fishing sites
- 6piers
- 5ramps
Photo, regional stand in for San Antonio Bay: mr_t_77 from WV, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Fishing San Antonio Bay, Texas
San Antonio Bay is part of the San Antonio Bay system.
The General Land Office lists 11 coastal sites with fishing allowed within 14 miles of the bay center, 6 with a pier and 5 with a boat ramp.
Shore and pier anglers start from Seadrift and Austwell.
Jetties within reach: Port O’Connor Little Jetty (23 miles).
San Antonio Bay: Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory.
Where to fish San Antonio Bay from shore
Bright dots around San Antonio Bay have a pier.
- Aransas National Wildlife RefugeAustwell, pier, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Aransas National Wildlife RefugeAustwell, pier, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Seadrift Bayfront ParkSeadrift, pier, lights, restrooms
- Seadrift Bayfront ParkSeadrift, pier, lights, restrooms
- Austwell Community ParkAustwell, pier, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- Austwell Community ParkAustwell, pier, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- Hopper's Landing, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Swan Point ParkSeadrift, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- Navigation District HarborSeadrift, lights, fish cleaning
- Seadrift MarinaSeadrift, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Miller's Dock & Dockside MarinaSeadrift, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
San Antonio Bay sites: Texas General Land Office inventory. Some fees date from 2015 and 2016.
Guides and charters on San Antonio Bay
- Coastal Flats Guide ServiceInshore, Seadrift, (281) 798-9888
- Sea Drift Guide ServiceInshore, Seadrift, (210) 825-9143
- Back Bay Guide ServiceInshore, Seadrift, (361) 983-4434
- Gray GaryInshore, Seadrift, (361) 785-6708
- Skinny Water Guide ServiceInshore, Seadrift, (713) 724-6798
- Castem & Catchem Guide ServiceInshore, Seadrift, (361) 785-4028
San Antonio Bay guides: operator websites and local directories, October 2026.
Bag and length limits for San Antonio 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 San Antonio Bay, TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027).
Questions about fishing San Antonio Bay
Where can I fish San Antonio Bay from a pier?
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge has a pier within 14 miles, and 5 more are listed on this page.
How many coastal fishing sites are near San Antonio Bay?
11 sites within 14 miles of the bay center.
Is there a boat ramp on San Antonio Bay?
Yes, 5 sites in the GLO inventory, including Hopper's Landing.
Do I need a saltwater endorsement for San Antonio Bay?
Yes, for anyone 17 or older fishing San Antonio Bay.
What is the red drum limit on San Antonio Bay?
On San Antonio Bay the statewide rule applies: 3 reds a day, 20 to 28 inches, plus one tagged oversize fish.
What towns are near San Antonio Bay?
Seadrift and Austwell.
Are there fishing guides on San Antonio Bay?
6 guides are listed on this page.
What county is San Antonio Bay in?
Calhoun County.
Are there jetties near San Antonio Bay?
Port O'Connor Little Jetty, 23 miles away.