Fishing in Calhoun County, Texas
Fishing access, lakes and shops for Calhoun County.
- 2access points
- 0lakes
- 525.7sq mi of water
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Where Calhoun County stands for fishing
With 507 square miles of land and 525.7 square miles of water, Calhoun County sits in the Gulf Coast region of Texas.
Counted by TPWD, the county holds 2 public access points, 1 of them lakeside and 1 on flowing water.
Stream access here centers on Guadalupe. The Texas General Land Office lists 44 coastal sites with fishing allowed along the county coastline. Town pages in the county include Point Comfort, Port Lavaca, Port O'Connor and Seadrift.
Land and water area for Calhoun County: Census Bureau. Access: TPWD, layer dated 2021-08-27.
Access sites around Calhoun County
The TPWD access layer for Calhoun County, plotted point by point.
- Guadalupe1 access point in Calhoun County
- Hog Bayou Ramp1 access point in Calhoun County
Calhoun County access list: TPWD public water access layer, checked October 2026.
Coastal fishing spots in Calhoun County
- Alamo BeachPort Lavaca, pier, boat ramp
- Alamo BeachPort Lavaca, pier, boat ramp
- Indianola Fishing Marina, pier $5, boat ramp, lights
- Indianola Fishing Marina, pier $5, boat ramp, lights
- Indianola Kayak Launch, pier
- Indianola Kayak Launch, pier
- King Fisher ParkPort O'Connor, pier, lights
- King Fisher ParkPort O'Connor, pier, lights
- Lighthouse Beach & R.V. ParkPort Lavaca, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Lighthouse Beach & R.V. ParkPort Lavaca, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Little Chocolate Bayou ParkPort Lavaca, pier, lights
- Little Chocolate Bayou ParkPort Lavaca, pier, lights
- Magnolia Beach ParkMagnolia Beach, pier, boat ramp
- Magnolia Beach ParkMagnolia Beach, pier, boat ramp
- Point Comfort City ParkPoint Comfort, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Point Comfort City ParkPoint Comfort, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Port Lavaca Bayfront Peninsula ParkPort Lavaca, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Port Lavaca Bayfront Peninsula ParkPort Lavaca, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Powderhorn R.V. Park, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Powderhorn R.V. Park, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Seadrift Bayfront ParkSeadrift, pier, lights
- Seadrift Bayfront ParkSeadrift, pier, lights
- Six Mile Park & Boat Ramp, pier, boat ramp, lights
- Six Mile Park & Boat Ramp, pier, boat ramp, lights
- 16th Street Fishing Park & Kayak LaunchPort Lavaca, lights
- Boggy Bayou Nature ParkPort O'Connor
- Calhoun's Riverside RV Retreat, boat ramp, lights
- Clark's MarinaPort O'Connor, boat ramp, lights
- Coloma Creek
- Florence's Bait Camp, boat ramp
Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory. Fee details were recorded between 2015 and 2026; confirm before you go.
Shops in Calhoun County
- Coastal Seafoodbait tackle, Seadrift, (361) 237-8341
- Froggie's Bait Dockbait tackle, Port O Connor, (361) 983-4466
- Indianola Fishing Marinamarina, Port Lavaca, (361) 552-5350
- J & J Bait & Tacklebait tackle, Port Lavaca, (361) 552-2724
- Nautical Landings Marinamarina, Port Lavaca, (361) 553-7041
- Poc Fishing Centerbait tackle, Port O Connor, (361) 983-4440
- Poor Boy Baitbait tackle, Port Lavaca, (361) 552-1504
- St Christopher's Marinamarina, Port O Connor, (361) 983-2017
Calhoun County shops: OpenStreetMap contributors, company store lists and TPWD lake pages, retrieved October 2026.
The fishing around Calhoun County
With 11,557 residents in 2020, Port Lavaca is where Calhoun County keeps its courthouse.
The quickest TPWD lake to reach from Port Lavaca is Lake Texana, about 19 miles north.
The county center has 5 lakes with TPWD surveys inside 100 miles.
Those lakes score best with TPWD for crappie (5 lakes), sunfish (5 lakes) and largemouth bass (4 lakes).
Inside 22 miles, USGS operates 2 stream gauges reading Guadalupe River.
Lakes near the county have state parks such as Lake Corpus Christi State Park and Palmetto State Park.
Lakes within 100 miles of Calhoun County that TPWD rates good or excellent for each species.
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| Species | Weight | Lake | From county | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gar, Alligator | 220.8 lb | Lake Corpus Christi | 83 miles | 2026 |
| Catfish, Flathead | 60 lb | Lake Corpus Christi | 83 miles | 1978 |
| Carp, Grass | 47.11 lb | Lake Corpus Christi | 83 miles | 2017 |
| Catfish, Blue | 46.3 lb | Lake Corpus Christi | 83 miles | 2019 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 32.83 lb | Coleto Creek Reservoir | 41 miles | 2016 |
| Gar, Longnose | 28.08 lb | Lake Corpus Christi | 83 miles | 2019 |
| Carp, Common | 22.62 lb | Lake Corpus Christi | 83 miles | 2022 |
| Drum, Freshwater | 21.55 lb | Lake Corpus Christi | 83 miles | 2021 |
| Bass, Largemouth | 13.5 lb | Lake Corpus Christi | 83 miles | 1989 |
| Mullet, Striped | 11.72 lb | Coleto Creek Reservoir | 41 miles | 2003 |
All-ages rod and reel lake records from TPWD for lakes within 100 miles of Calhoun County.
River readings near Calhoun County
Hourly discharge at the USGS gauges closest to Calhoun County.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Rv At Sh 35 Nr Tivoli, Tx | 648 cfs, 11.45 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:45 pm |
| Guadalupe Rv Nr Tivoli, Tx | 882 cfs, 3.30 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 12:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Public launches and banks near Port Lavaca
- Garcitas CreekJackson County, 12 miles north
- Lavaca RiverJackson County, 15 miles north
- CarancahuaJackson County, 16 miles northeast
- Lake TexanaJackson County, 21 miles north
- Lake TexanaJackson County, 23 miles north
- Turtle BayMatagorda County, 23 miles east
- Lake TexanaJackson County, 24 miles north
- Lake TexanaJackson County, 24 miles north
- Tres Palacios BayMatagorda County, 25 miles east
- GuadalupeVictoria County, 25 miles west
- West Matagorda BayMatagorda County, 25 miles east
- Tres Palacios BayMatagorda County, 26 miles east
TPWD public water access points within 35 miles of Port Lavaca, outside Calhoun County.
Nearby lakes and counties for Calhoun County
Lake Texana
31 miles north from mid county
Coleto Creek Reservoir
41 miles northwest from mid county
Lake Corpus Christi
83 miles west from mid county
Lake Wood (H-5)
90 miles northwest from mid county
- Aransas County32 miles southwest
- Victoria County34 miles northwest
- Jackson County36 miles north
- Refugio County36 miles west
Common Calhoun County fishing questions
How much public access does Calhoun County have?
TPWD counts 2 public water access points in Calhoun County.
Where can I fish rivers in Calhoun County?
TPWD access points on moving water here: Guadalupe (1).
What is the nearest lake beyond Calhoun County?
Try Lake Texana, some 31 miles north of the county center.
Where is tackle sold in Calhoun County?
The list here holds 8 listings, among them Poor Boy Bait in Port Lavaca.
Is bank fishing possible on the Calhoun County coast?
The GLO shows 44 coastal sites that allow fishing, 24 of them piers.
Where is the courthouse for Calhoun County?
Port Lavaca, with a 2020 population of 11,557.
What lake is nearest to Port Lavaca?
Lake Texana is about 19 miles north of Port Lavaca.
What fish can I catch near Calhoun County?
Lakes within 100 miles are rated good or excellent most often for crappie, sunfish, largemouth bass and catfish.
What is the biggest fish caught near Calhoun County?
Among nearby lake records, Lake Corpus Christi holds a 13.5 pound bass, largemouth from 1989.
How do I see river flow near Calhoun County?
See the flow table here for 2 USGS gauges, led by Guadalupe Rv at SH 35 nr Tivoli, TX.
Which access point is closest to Port Lavaca?
Try Garcitas Creek in Jackson County, roughly 12 miles off.
Are there state parks with fishing near Calhoun County?
Lake Corpus Christi and Palmetto are options, and shore and pier fishing there is license free.
Past the Calhoun County line
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