Fishing Upper Laguna Madre, Texas
Piers, beaches, ramps, guides and saltwater limits around Upper Laguna Madre.
- 24fishing sites
- 8piers
- 7ramps
Photo: U.S. Department of the Interior, CC BY-SA 2.0
Fishing Upper Laguna Madre, Texas
Upper Laguna Madre is part of the Laguna Madre.
The General Land Office lists 24 coastal sites with fishing allowed within 14 miles of the bay center, 8 with a pier and 7 with a boat ramp.
Shore and pier anglers start from Corpus Christi.
Jetties within reach: Packery Channel Jetties (13 miles).
Upper Laguna Madre: Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory.
Where to fish Upper Laguna Madre from shore
Bright dots around Upper Laguna Madre have a pier.
- Padre Island National Seashore – Bay side, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Padre Island National Seashore – Bay side, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Bob Hall PierCorpus Christi, pier $2, lights, restrooms
- Bob Hall PierCorpus Christi, pier $2, lights, restrooms
- Billings Bait & TackleCorpus Christi, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
- Billings Bait & TackleCorpus Christi, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
- Clem's MarinaCorpus Christi, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
- Clem's MarinaCorpus Christi, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
- Padre Island National Seashore – Malaquite, lights, restrooms
- Padre Island National Seashore, lights, restrooms
- Padre Island National Seashore, restrooms
- Access Road 6Corpus Christi, lights
- Maryanne's Way Memorial ParkCorpus Christi, lights
- Access Road 5Corpus Christi, lights
- Access Road 4Corpus Christi, lights
- Whitecap BeachCorpus Christi, lights, restrooms
- Michael J Ellis Beach & SeawallCorpus Christi, lights, restrooms
- South Packery ChannelCorpus Christi, restrooms
- Mud BridgeCorpus Christi
- Packery ChannelCorpus Christi, boat ramp, lights, restrooms
- North Packery ChannelCorpus Christi, restrooms
- JFK Causeway ECorpus Christi
- JFK Causeway DCorpus Christi
- Packery Channel County ParkCorpus Christi, restrooms
Upper Laguna Madre sites: Texas General Land Office inventory. Some fees date from 2015 and 2016.
Guides and charters on Upper Laguna Madre
- 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
Upper Laguna Madre guides: operator websites and local directories, October 2026.
Bag and length limits for Upper Laguna Madre
| 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 Upper Laguna Madre, TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027).
Questions about fishing Upper Laguna Madre
Where can I fish Upper Laguna Madre from a pier?
Padre Island National Seashore – Bay side has a pier within 14 miles, and 7 more are listed on this page.
How many coastal fishing sites are near Upper Laguna Madre?
24 sites within 14 miles of the bay center.
Is there a boat ramp on Upper Laguna Madre?
Yes, 7 sites in the GLO inventory, including Padre Island National Seashore – Bay side.
Do I need a saltwater endorsement for Upper Laguna Madre?
Yes. The saltwater endorsement is required on Upper Laguna Madre for anglers 17 and up.
What is the red drum limit on Upper Laguna Madre?
Upper Laguna Madre follows the statewide red drum limit of 3 slot fish, 20 to 28 inches.
What towns are near Upper Laguna Madre?
Corpus Christi.
Are there fishing guides on Upper Laguna Madre?
39 guides are listed on this page.
What county is Upper Laguna Madre in?
Kleberg County.
Are there jetties near Upper Laguna Madre?
Packery Channel Jetties, 13 miles away.
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