West Bay fishing

Common questions

What fish are at West Bay?

Fishing West Bay is most likely to be for Red Drum. All 3 plants on record are Red Drum. Red Drum was last stocked July 1, 1986.

When is West Bay stocked?

Last stocked July 1, 1986. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1983, most often in July. No plants recorded in 1984.

How do you get on West Bay?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Galveston. Facilities include restrooms. West Bay has few public boat ramps; most nearby facilities are residential. Lee & Joe Jamail Bay Park (Galveston) offers a free 24-hour boat launch, picnic tables and seasonal restrooms, and Jones Bay Boat Ramp (Tiki Island) adds a fishing pier. Shallow flats favor wade and fly anglers.

Which lakes near West Bay were stocked more recently?

Nassau (21.3 mi), Galveston Bay (21.5 mi), Trinity Bay (30.8 mi), and Lake Bryan (33.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Galveston Bay is also stocked with Red Drum and Lake Bryan is also stocked with Red Drum.

How West Bay is stocked

No plants recorded in 1984.

Nassau (21.3 mi), Galveston Bay (21.5 mi), Trinity Bay (30.8 mi), and Lake Bryan (33.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Galveston Bay is also stocked with Red Drum and Lake Bryan is also stocked with Red Drum.