Fishing St. Charles Bay, Texas
Piers, beaches, ramps, guides and saltwater limits around St. Charles Bay.
- 30fishing sites
- 20piers
- 11ramps
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Fishing St. Charles Bay, Texas
St. Charles Bay is part of the Mission-Aransas system.
The General Land Office lists 30 coastal sites with fishing allowed within 14 miles of the bay center, 20 with a pier and 11 with a boat ramp.
Shore and pier anglers start from Rockport, Fulton and Austwell.
St. Charles Bay: Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory.
Where to fish St. Charles Bay from shore
Bright dots around St. Charles 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
- 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
- Aransas National Wildlife RefugeAustwell, pier, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Aransas National Wildlife RefugeAustwell, pier, 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
- Rockport Beach ParkRockport, pier, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- Rockport Beach ParkRockport, pier, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- Rockport BeachRockport, pier, lights
- Rockport BeachRockport, pier, lights
- Aransas County Navigation District BeachRockport, pier, lights
- Aransas County Navigation District BeachRockport, pier, lights
- Cavasso Creek
- Big TreeRockport
- St. Charles Bay Boat RampRockport, boat ramp
- Howard Murph County ParkRockport, restrooms
- Airport RoadRockport
- Little Bay Wildlife ViewRockport
- Connie Haggar Sanctuary – SouthRockport, lights
- Rockport Beach Boat RampRockport, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
- Hopper's Landing, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Little Bay SouthRockport
St. Charles Bay sites: Texas General Land Office inventory. Some fees date from 2015 and 2016.
Guides and charters on St. Charles 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
St. Charles Bay guides: operator websites and local directories, October 2026.
Bag and length limits for St. Charles 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 St. Charles Bay, TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027).
Questions about fishing St. Charles Bay
Where can I fish St. Charles Bay from a pier?
Goose Island State Park has a pier within 14 miles, and 19 more are listed on this page.
How many coastal fishing sites are near St. Charles Bay?
30 sites within 14 miles of the bay center.
Is there a boat ramp on St. Charles Bay?
Yes, 11 sites in the GLO inventory, including St. Charles Bay Boat Ramp.
Do I need a saltwater endorsement for St. Charles Bay?
Yes. The saltwater endorsement is required on St. Charles Bay for anglers 17 and up.
What is the red drum limit on St. Charles Bay?
Three red drum a day on St. Charles Bay, 20 to 28 inches; one over 28 inches needs a tag.
What towns are near St. Charles Bay?
Rockport, Fulton and Austwell.
Are there fishing guides on St. Charles Bay?
29 guides are listed on this page.
What county is St. Charles Bay in?
Aransas County.
More of the Texas coast
Bays north and south of St. Charles Bay have pages too.