Turtle Bay fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Turtle Bay?

Fishing Turtle Bay is most likely to be for Red Drum. Red Drum accounts for 2 of 3 plants on record, ahead of Spotted Seatrout. Red Drum was last stocked July 1, 1980. Spotted Seatrout was last stocked July 1, 1986.

When is Turtle Bay stocked?

Last stocked July 1, 1986. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1979, most often in July. No plants recorded in 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, and 1985.

How do you get on Turtle Bay?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Palacios. Turtle Bay's free public access is the Jensen Point Boat Ramp and kayak launch, about 2 miles west of Palacios via CR 340/341 off SH 35. There are no amenities at the ramp. The shallow bay has oyster reefs and soft bottoms, so wade anglers should watch for drop-offs and stingrays.

Which lakes near Turtle Bay were stocked more recently?

Matagorda Bay (9 mi), Texana (23 mi), East Matagorda Bay (28.1 mi), and San Antonio Bay (38.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Matagorda Bay is also stocked with Red Drum and Spotted Seatrout, East Matagorda Bay is also stocked with Red Drum and Spotted Seatrout, and San Antonio Bay is also stocked with Red Drum and Spotted Seatrout.

How Turtle Bay is stocked

No plants recorded in 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, and 1985.

Matagorda Bay (9 mi), Texana (23 mi), East Matagorda Bay (28.1 mi), and San Antonio Bay (38.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Matagorda Bay is also stocked with Red Drum and Spotted Seatrout, East Matagorda Bay is also stocked with Red Drum and Spotted Seatrout, and San Antonio Bay is also stocked with Red Drum and Spotted Seatrout.