Fishing Tres Palacios Bay, Texas
Piers, beaches, ramps, guides and saltwater limits around Tres Palacios Bay.
- 19fishing sites
- 12piers
- 10ramps
Regional image used for Tres Palacios Bay: mr_t_77 from WV, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Tres Palacios Bay in short
The Matagorda Bay system takes in Tres Palacios Bay.
Within 14 miles of the bay center the GLO counts 19 coastal sites open to fishing, 12 with a pier and 10 with a ramp.
Shore and pier anglers start from Palacios.
Jetty options nearby: Colorado River Jetties (Matagorda Jetty Park) (15 miles), Matagorda Ship Channel Jetties (21 miles) and Port O’Connor Little Jetty (22 miles).
Tres Palacios Bay: Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory.
Shore access around Tres Palacios Bay
Piers around Tres Palacios Bay show as bright dots.
- East Bay ParkPalacios, pier, lights
- East Bay ParkPalacios, pier, lights
- East Bay Boat RampPalacios, pier, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- East Bay Boat RampPalacios, pier, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- 4th Street PierPalacios, pier, lights, restrooms
- 4th Street PierPalacios, pier, lights, restrooms
- South Bay Boat RampPalacios, pier, boat ramp, lights
- South Bay Boat RampPalacios, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Carl Park, pier, boat ramp
- Carl Park, pier, boat ramp
- FM 521 River Park, pier, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- FM 521 River Park, pier, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- Bayfront R.V. & Camper ParkPalacios, lights
- Palacios Multi-use Nature CenterPalacios
- Lookout PointPalacios
- Cash's Creek ROWPalacios
- Jensen Point, boat ramp
- Oyster Lake Road
- Crescent V (Carancahua Bay Boat Ramp), boat ramp, lights
Tres Palacios Bay sites: Texas General Land Office inventory. Some fees date from 2015 and 2016.
Keeper rules for Tres Palacios 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 Tres Palacios Bay, TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027).
Ahead of a trip to Tres Palacios Bay
Are there piers to fish on Tres Palacios Bay?
East Bay Park offers a pier inside 14 miles, and 11 more are listed on this page.
How many GLO sites are near Tres Palacios Bay?
19 sites within 14 miles of the bay center.
Is a boat ramp close to Tres Palacios Bay?
The GLO lists 10 sites, among them East Bay Boat Ramp.
Do I need a saltwater endorsement for Tres Palacios Bay?
Yes, the saltwater endorsement is required on Tres Palacios Bay for anglers 17 and up.
What is the red drum limit on Tres Palacios Bay?
Tres Palacios Bay follows the statewide red drum limit of 3 slot fish, 20 to 28 inches.
Which towns sit on Tres Palacios Bay?
Palacios.
Do guides work Tres Palacios Bay?
No guide listings yet.
Which county holds Tres Palacios Bay?
It is in Matagorda County.
Which jetties serve Tres Palacios Bay?
Colorado River Jetties (Matagorda Jetty Park), 15 miles away, Matagorda Ship Channel Jetties, 21 miles away and Port O'Connor Little Jetty, 22 miles away.
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