West Bay fishing

West Bay fishing: not stocked since 1986. It was stocked with Red Drum.

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Last stocked: 1986; Red Drum
Plants on record: 3; Since 1983
Species recorded: 1
Elevation: 0 ft

Fish at West Bay

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Red Drum Stocked · 3 plants · last 1986

Last stocked 1986 · 3 plants

How West Bay is stocked

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

No plants recorded in 1984.

Fish stocked in 1983

1,018,735

Fish stocked in 1985

688,087

Fish stocked in 1986

1,044,780

Stocking history

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
1986	Red Drum	1,044,780	–	report
1985	Red Drum	688,087	–	report
1983	Red Drum	1,018,735	–	report

Access and facts

Nearest town: Galveston
Facilities: restrooms

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before you go.

Nearest lakes

Christmas Bay 20.1 mi last stocked 1986 Nassau 21.3 mi last stocked 2025 Galveston Bay 21.5 mi last stocked 2021 Trinity Bay 30.8 mi last stocked 1994 Kitty Hollow Lake 39.4 mi last stocked 2026

Common questions

What fish are at West Bay?

Fishing West Bay usually means Red Drum. All 3 plants on record are Red Drum. Red Drum was last stocked 1986.

When is West Bay stocked?

Not stocked since 1986. No plants recorded in 1984.

How do you get on West Bay?

The nearest town is Galveston. Facilities include restrooms.

Which lakes near West Bay were stocked more recently?

Nassau (21.3 mi), Galveston Bay (21.5 mi), Trinity Bay (30.8 mi), and Kitty Hollow Lake (39.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Galveston Bay is also stocked with Red Drum.

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