🐟 What fish can you catch in Bay City?

Most commonly caught species around Bay City , TX : Red drum - 1,171 reported catches Largemouth bass - 876 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 553 reported catches Black drum - 522 reported catches Gafftopsail sea catfish - 221 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Bay City fishing reports?

The latest Bay City , TX fishing reports are: @DatTexasBoy reported a nice Bluegill at Matagorda Bay . @DatTexasBoy reported a nice Bluegill at Matagorda Bay . @Hecto reported a nice Bonnethead shark at Malagorda Bay . @tiagocortez reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish . @brettbacak reported a nice Channel catfish at Legacy Park Pond . .

Fishing in Bay City, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bay City, Texas?

Anglers in Bay City , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Colorado River (Turkey Bend Rec. Area - Atlantic Ocean) , Matagorda Bay , San Bernard River , Caney Creek , Stonebridge RV Park .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Bay City?

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Texas, United States

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Top fish species in Bay City

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Latest Bay City fishing reports

Bluegill

Matagorda Bay

length · weight

Bluegill

Matagorda Bay

length · weight

Bonnethead shark

Malagorda Bay

25 in · 3 lb

Hardhead sea catfish

length · weight

Channel catfish

Legacy Park Pond

30 in · 9 lb

Red drum

Gulf Intracoastal Waterway

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Matagorda Bay

length · weight

Blue catfish

Legacy Park Pond

36 in · 35 lb

Blacktip shark

Malagorda Bay

45 in · 26 lb

Bluegill

Mill Bayou

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Bay City

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Texas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Red drum as of March 30th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Red drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

20"

Max size

28"

Measurement

Total Length

Hook and line only.
During a license year, 1 red drum over the stated maxiumum length limit may be retained when affixed with a propertly completed Red Drum Tag and one red drum over the stated maximum length limit may be retained when affixed with a properly completed Bonus Red Drum Tag. Any fish retained under authority of a Red Drum Tag or a Bonus Red Drum Tag may be retained in addition to the daily bag and possession limit.

Very Good

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

Regulations for

28°59′1.7″N 95°57′36.4″W

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FAQ about Bay City fishing

Anglers in Bay City, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Colorado River (Turkey Bend Rec. Area - Atlantic Ocean), Matagorda Bay, San Bernard River, Caney Creek, and Stonebridge RV Park.

Most commonly caught species around Bay City, TX:

Red drum - 1,171 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 876 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 553 reported catches
Black drum - 522 reported catches
Gafftopsail sea catfish - 221 reported catches

The latest Bay City, TX fishing reports are:

@DatTexasBoy reported a nice Bluegill at Matagorda Bay.
@DatTexasBoy reported a nice Bluegill at Matagorda Bay.
@Hecto reported a nice Bonnethead shark at Malagorda Bay.
@tiagocortez reported a nice Hardhead sea catfish.
@brettbacak reported a nice Channel catfish at Legacy Park Pond.

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