Fishing West Matagorda Bay, Texas
Where to fish West Matagorda Bay, from piers to charters.
- 19fishing sites
- 10piers
- 9ramps
Representative regional photo for West Matagorda Bay: mr_t_77 from WV, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
West Matagorda Bay for Texas anglers
West Matagorda Bay is one arm of the Matagorda Bay system.
Inside a 14 mile radius, the GLO lists 19 coastal sites that allow fishing, of which 10 have a pier and 9 a ramp.
Pier and bank anglers head out from Port O’Connor, Magnolia Beach and Port Lavaca.
Nearby jetties include Port O’Connor Little Jetty (4 miles) and Matagorda Ship Channel Jetties (8 miles).
West Matagorda Bay: Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory.
Fishing West Matagorda Bay without a boat
On the map, piers near West Matagorda Bay glow brighter.
- King Fisher ParkPort O'Connor, pier, lights, restrooms
- King Fisher ParkPort O'Connor, pier, lights, restrooms
- Indianola Fishing Marina, pier $5, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Indianola Fishing Marina, pier $5, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Powderhorn R.V. Park, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
- Powderhorn R.V. Park, pier, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
- Indianola Kayak Launch, pier
- Indianola Kayak Launch, pier
- Magnolia Beach ParkMagnolia Beach, pier, boat ramp, restrooms
- Magnolia Beach ParkMagnolia Beach, pier, boat ramp, restrooms
- Froggies Bait & Boat Ramp, boat ramp
- 16th Street Fishing Park & Kayak LaunchPort Lavaca, lights
- POC Fishing Center, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning
- Clark's MarinaPort O'Connor, boat ramp, lights, fish cleaning, restrooms
- Little Jetty ParkPort O'Connor
- Boggy Bayou Nature ParkPort O'Connor
- Coloma Creek
- Indianola Park, restrooms
- Indian Point Park
West Matagorda Bay sites: Texas General Land Office inventory. Some fees date from 2015 and 2016.
Inshore and offshore guides for West Matagorda Bay
- Bowed Up OutdoorsInshore, Port Lavaca, (361) 482-0336
- Back Bay Guide ServiceInshore, Port O'Connor, (361) 333-9231
- N&M Sportsman's AdventuresInshore, Port Lavaca, (210) 452-9680
- Wicked Voodoo Custom Rods & Guide ServiceInshore, Port Lavaca, (361) 746-1108
West Matagorda Bay guides: operator websites and local directories, October 2026.
Statewide salt limits on West Matagorda 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 West Matagorda Bay, TPWD Outdoor Annual 2026-27 (valid Sep. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027).
Your questions on fishing West Matagorda Bay
Where are the piers on West Matagorda Bay?
King Fisher Park offers a pier inside 14 miles, and 9 more are listed on this page.
How many coastal fishing sites are near West Matagorda Bay?
19 sites within 14 miles of the bay center.
Can I launch a boat on West Matagorda Bay?
The GLO lists 9 sites, among them Froggies Bait & Boat Ramp.
Does fishing West Matagorda Bay require a saltwater endorsement?
From age 17, fishing West Matagorda Bay takes the saltwater endorsement.
What size reds are legal on West Matagorda Bay?
Keep 3 red drum between 20 and 28 inches on West Matagorda Bay, with one tagged fish over 28 inches allowed.
What communities border West Matagorda Bay?
Port O'Connor, Magnolia Beach and Port Lavaca.
Which captains fish West Matagorda Bay?
4 guides are listed on this page.
Which Texas county is West Matagorda Bay located in?
It is in Calhoun County.
Which jetties are close to West Matagorda Bay?
Port O'Connor Little Jetty, 4 miles away and Matagorda Ship Channel Jetties, 8 miles away.
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