Texas coast

Fishing Trinity Bay, Texas

Piers, beaches, ramps, guides and saltwater limits around Trinity Bay.

  • 40fishing sites
  • 26piers
  • 17ramps

Photo, regional stand in for Trinity Bay: mr_t_77 from WV, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

Texas coast

Fishing Trinity Bay, Texas

Trinity Bay is part of the Galveston Bay system.

The General Land Office lists 40 coastal sites with fishing allowed within 14 miles of the bay center, 26 with a pier and 17 with a boat ramp.

Shore and pier anglers start from Anahuac, Baytown, La Porte and Cove.

Jetties within reach: Texas City Dike (21 miles), Rollover Pass (21 miles) and Bolivar North Jetty (22 miles).

40coastal fishing sites
26piers
17boat ramps
6guides listed

Trinity Bay: Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory.

Piers, beaches and ramps

Where to fish Trinity Bay from shore

Bright dots around Trinity Bay have a pier.

Trinity Bay sites: Texas General Land Office inventory. Some fees date from 2015 and 2016.

Inshore and offshore

Guides and charters on Trinity Bay

Trinity Bay guides: operator websites and local directories, October 2026.

Saltwater limits

Bag and length limits for Trinity Bay

SpeciesDaily bagMinimumMaximum
Greater amberjack138 in min
Striped bass518 in min
Channel/blue catfish25
Flathead catfish518 in min
Gafftopsail catfishNo limit14 in min
Cobia140 in min
Black drum514 in min30 in max
Red drum320 in min28 in max

Statewide saltwater limits that apply on Trinity Bay, TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027).

Answers

Questions about fishing Trinity Bay

Where can I fish Trinity Bay from a pier?

Shoreline Pier has a pier within 14 miles, and 25 more are listed on this page.

How many coastal fishing sites are near Trinity Bay?

40 sites within 14 miles of the bay center.

Is there a boat ramp on Trinity Bay?

Yes, 17 sites in the GLO inventory, including Job Beason Park.

Do I need a saltwater endorsement for Trinity Bay?

Yes. The saltwater endorsement is required on Trinity Bay for anglers 17 and up.

What is the red drum limit on Trinity Bay?

On Trinity Bay the statewide rule applies: 3 reds a day, 20 to 28 inches, plus one tagged oversize fish.

What towns are near Trinity Bay?

Anahuac, Baytown, La Porte, Cove and Seabrook.

Are there fishing guides on Trinity Bay?

6 guides are listed on this page.

What county is Trinity Bay in?

Chambers County.

Are there jetties near Trinity Bay?

Texas City Dike, 21 miles away, Rollover Pass, 21 miles away and Bolivar North Jetty, 22 miles away.

More of the Texas coast

Keep exploring the coast past Trinity Bay.