Christmas Bay fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Christmas Bay?

Fishing Christmas Bay is most likely to be for Red Drum. All 4 plants on record are Red Drum. Red Drum was last stocked July 1, 1986.

When is Christmas Bay stocked?

Last stocked July 1, 1986. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 1979, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 1986 it was July 1, 1986, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 1981, 1982, 1983, and 1984.

How do you get on Christmas Bay?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Freeport, TX. A shallow 4,173-acre embayment of Galveston Bay, designated a State Scientific Area and Coastal Preserve. TPWD's paddling trail launches from County Roads 257J/257S and San Luis Pass County Park. Most of the bay is wadeable; anglers target seatrout, red drum and flounder.

Which lakes near Christmas Bay were stocked more recently?

Lake Bryan (13.5 mi), Beal Park Lake (27.8 mi), Nassau (34.3 mi), Galveston Bay (38.8 mi), and Kitty Hollow Lake (39.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Bryan is also stocked with Red Drum and Galveston Bay is also stocked with Red Drum.

How Christmas Bay is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 1986 it was July 1, 1986, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 1981, 1982, 1983, and 1984.

Lake Bryan (13.5 mi), Beal Park Lake (27.8 mi), Nassau (34.3 mi), Galveston Bay (38.8 mi), and Kitty Hollow Lake (39.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Bryan is also stocked with Red Drum and Galveston Bay is also stocked with Red Drum.