Fishing in the Gulf Coast & Galveston
Explore fishing in the Gulf Coast & Galveston of Texas. Galveston Bay, Port Aransas, Corpus Christi, Addicks Reservoir,
Galveston Bay offers excellent fishing in the Gulf Coast & Galveston of Texas with good public access.
1. Galveston Bay (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder, Tautog)
Galveston Bay, TexasGalveston Bay offers excellent fishing in the Gulf Coast & Galveston of Texas with good public access.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
2. Port Aransas (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder, Tautog)
Port Aransas, TexasPort Aransas offers excellent fishing in the Gulf Coast & Galveston of Texas with good public access.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
Boat Launch: Port Aransas Marina →
3. Corpus Christi (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder, Tautog)
Corpus Christi, TexasCorpus Christi offers excellent fishing in the Gulf Coast & Galveston of Texas with good public access.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
Boat Launch: Corpus Christi Marina →
4. Addicks Reservoir (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Addicks Reservoir, TexasPopular fishing lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
5. Cedar Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Cedar Lake, TexasPopular fishing lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
6. Coleto Creek Reservoir (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Coleto Creek Reservoir, TexasPopular fishing lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
7. Green Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Green Lake, TexasPopular fishing lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
8. Hubbard Creek Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Hubbard Creek Lake, TexasPopular fishing lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
9. Lake Corpus Christi (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Corpus Christi, TexasPopular fishing lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
10. Lake Pinkston (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Pinkston, TexasPopular fishing lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
Boat Launch: Kayak/Canoe Launch →
11. Lake Texana (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Texana, TexasPopular fishing lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
12. McGovern Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
McGovern Lake, TexasPopular fishing lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
13. Mud Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Mud Lake, TexasPopular fishing lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
14. Mustang Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Mustang Lake, TexasPopular fishing lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
15. Smithers Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Smithers Lake, TexasPopular fishing lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
16. Doe Ponds (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Doe Ponds, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
17. Hall Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Hall Lake, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
18. Honey Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Honey Lake, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
19. Thomas Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Thomas Lake, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
Boat Launch: TX 67 Sulphur River Public Boat Ramp (TXDOT) →
20. Sabine Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Sabine Lake, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
21. A Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
A Lake, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
22. Adams Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Adams Lake, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
23. Adler Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Adler Lake, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
24. Agua Negra (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Agua Negra, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
Boat Launch: Brownsville Sports Park Resaca 2 Boat Ramp →
25. Akins Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Akins Lake, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
Boat Launch: FM 1794 Grand Bluff Public Boat Ramp (TPWD) →
26. Alligator Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Alligator Lake, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
27. Alkire Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Alkire Lake, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
Boat Launch: Kayak/Canoe Launch →
28. Allen Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Allen Lake, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
29. Alligator Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Alligator Pond, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
30. Alligator Slide Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Alligator Slide Lake, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
31. Allred Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Allred Lake, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
32. Almond Hole (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Almond Hole, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
33. Alum Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Alum Pond, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
34. Lake Anahuac (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Lake Anahuac, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
35. Anderson Marsh (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Anderson Marsh, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
36. Araña Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Araña Lake, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
37. Archer Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Archer Lake, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
38. Ard Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Ard Lake, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
39. Arm Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Arm Lake, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
40. Arms Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Weakfish, Winter Flounder)
Arms Lake, TexasNamed lake in the Gulf Coast & Galveston region of Texas.
- Striped & hybrid striped bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 18 in (Lake Texoma exception)
Fishing Tips for the Gulf Coast & Galveston
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Texas; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Gulf Coast & Galveston waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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