Fishing in Orange County, Texas
Lakes, river access and bait shops in Orange County.
- 9access points
- 0lakes
- 45.7sq mi of water
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Fishing in Orange County, Texas
Inside the Pineywoods region of Texas, Orange County spans 334 square miles of land and 45.7 square miles of water.
The county holds 9 public access points mapped by TPWD, with 0 at lakes and 8 on moving water, plus 1 on bays and beaches.
River access is mostly on Cow Bayou, Sabine River and Neches River. On the county shoreline, the GLO records 5 coastal sites open to fishing. This site has town pages for Orange.
Sources for Orange County: US Census 2024 Gazetteer and the TPWD public water access layer (2021-08-27).
Where to get on the water in Orange County
Every mapped public access point in Orange County; each dot names its water.
- Cow Bayou2 access points in Orange County
- Sabine River2 access points in Orange County
- Neches River1 access point in Orange County
- Bairds Bayou1 access point in Orange County
- Adams Bayou1 access point in Orange County
- City of Orange Boat Ramp1 access point in Orange County
Orange County access list: TPWD public water access layer, checked October 2026.
Saltwater access around Orange County
- Lake Road Fishing PierBridge City, pier
- Lake Road Fishing PierBridge City, pier
- Bailey's Fish CampBridge City, boat ramp
- Freeway Boulevard Boat RampBeaumont, boat ramp
- Peggy's on the BayouOrange, boat ramp
Texas General Land Office coastal access inventory. Fee details were recorded between 2015 and 2026; confirm before you go.
Buying bait in Orange County
- Blue Bird Fish Campbait tackle, Orange, (409) 238-5410
- Cove Marinamarina, Orange, (409) 221-4926
- Secreteria De Marinamarina, Orange, (409) 883-9550
Orange County shops: OpenStreetMap contributors, company store lists and TPWD lake pages, retrieved October 2026.
Beyond the county line from Orange County
The seat of Orange County is Orange, population 19,324 in 2020.
B.A. Steinhagen Lake sits 53 miles northwest of Orange, closer than any other TPWD lake.
Within 100 miles of the county center, TPWD surveys 6 lakes.
Across those lakes, TPWD rates catfish (6 lakes), crappie (4 lakes) and sunfish (4 lakes) good or excellent most often.
The closest USGS coverage is 3 stream gauges within 22 miles, on Neches River and Sabine River.
Area lakes host Battleship Texas State Park, Lake Livingston State Park, Martin Creek Lake State Park and Martin Dies, Jr. State Park.
Lakes within 100 miles of Orange County that TPWD rates good or excellent for each species.
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| Species | Weight | Lake | From county | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gar, Alligator | 283 lb | Sam Rayburn Reservoir | 66 miles | 2023 |
| Carp, Grass | 85.25 lb | Sam Rayburn Reservoir | 66 miles | 2016 |
| Buffalo, Smallmouth | 84.76 lb | Toledo Bend Reservoir | 75 miles | 2006 |
| Catfish, Flathead | 82 lb | Lake Livingston | 76 miles | 1987 |
| Buffalo, Bigmouth | 81.5 lb | Toledo Bend Reservoir | 75 miles | 2011 |
| Catfish, Blue | 71 lb | Lake Livingston | 76 miles | 1986 |
| Gar, Longnose | 53 lb | Sam Rayburn Reservoir | 66 miles | 2022 |
| Carp, Common | 49.1 lb | Toledo Bend Reservoir | 75 miles | 2021 |
| Bass, Striped | 33.22 lb | Toledo Bend Reservoir | 75 miles | 1980 |
| Gar, Hybrid | 32.75 lb | Lake Livingston | 76 miles | 2012 |
All-ages rod and reel lake records from TPWD for lakes within 100 miles of Orange County.
How much water is moving near Orange County
The nearest USGS stations to Orange County, refreshed each hour.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Neches Rv Saltwater Barrier At Beaumont, Tx | 414 cfs, 3.46 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:15 pm |
| Sabine Rv Nr Ruliff, Tx | 586 cfs, 13.12 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:45 pm |
| Neches Rv At Evadale, Tx | 840 cfs, 4.18 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 12:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Lakes and counties near Orange County
B.A. Steinhagen Lake
about 50 miles north from the center
Sam Rayburn Reservoir
about 66 miles north from the center
Toledo Bend Reservoir
about 75 miles north from the center
Lake Houston
about 75 miles west from the center
- Jefferson County24 miles southwest
- Hardin County33 miles northwest
- Jasper County44 miles north
- Newton County47 miles north
Asked often about Orange County
What is the public access count in Orange County?
TPWD maps 9 public water access points in Orange County.
Is there river access in Orange County?
TPWD lists stream access on Cow Bayou (2), Sabine River (2), Neches River (1) and Bairds Bayou (1).
If I leave Orange County, what lake is nearest?
B.A. Steinhagen Lake is about 50 miles north of the county center.
Where do I get bait in Orange County?
The shop list on this page has 3 listings in the county, starting with Blue Bird Fish Camp in Orange.
Is there shore fishing in Orange County?
The GLO counts 5 coastal sites open to fishing, 2 with a pier.
Which town runs Orange County?
Orange, home to 19,324 people in 2020.
Which lake can I reach fastest from Orange?
From Orange, B.A. Steinhagen Lake is about 53 miles northwest.
Which species do well around Orange County?
Lakes inside 100 miles score good or excellent most often for catfish, crappie, sunfish and largemouth bass.
What is the heaviest fish logged near Orange County?
The standout record is at Toledo Bend Reservoir, a 33.22 pound bass, striped from 1980.
Is there live river data for Orange County?
The table above pulls 3 USGS gauges, including Neches Rv Saltwater Barrier at Beaumont, TX.
Can I fish a state park near Orange County?
Look at Battleship Texas, Lake Livingston and Martin Creek Lake, since state park shore fishing in Texas needs no license.
Is Orange County a wet county or a dry one?
Some 45.7 square miles are water, set against 334 square miles of land.
Next stops after Orange County
From Orange County, the lake pages and other counties are one click away.