Galveston/Texas Gulf Coast
04-27-2019, 05:55 PM
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Galveston/Texas Gulf Coast
I am new to the Houston area and will be moving my boat over this summer. Looking for a recommendation for a dry stack storage or lift near Galveston.
I have a 24’ bay boat with an approximate 11” draft. I would like easy access to inshore fishing with the ability to do some near shore on a calm day. I would also like a location with bait/gas/supplies. I would also need a spot to store my trailer. Any suggestions? Are lifts secure in that area or is there a lot of theft?
Also, is Galveston the best spot, or should I consider other areas.
Thank you!
I have a 24’ bay boat with an approximate 11” draft. I would like easy access to inshore fishing with the ability to do some near shore on a calm day. I would also like a location with bait/gas/supplies. I would also need a spot to store my trailer. Any suggestions? Are lifts secure in that area or is there a lot of theft?
Also, is Galveston the best spot, or should I consider other areas.
Thank you!
04-28-2019, 02:22 PM
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For Galveston I like to put in a Galveston bait and tackle. 5$ ramp fee but it’s conveniently located for fishing west bay or making a run to the jetties.
East Matagorda has been on fire this year. I’ve only been a couple times, I put in at Charlie’s Bait Camp.
East Matagorda has been on fire this year. I’ve only been a couple times, I put in at Charlie’s Bait Camp.
04-28-2019, 03:56 PM
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If you wanna do Galveston I suggest the yacht basin. Your right there in Galveston bay and also have access to the Galveston jetties as well as offshore. If your doing Freeport then I suggest the Surfside marina. You defiantly have a much much longer ride to the bay but you are much closer to jetties. In my opinion the best times to go offshore in smaller boats are August and July. With a bay boat though you probably want to keep situated closer to the bay then offshore
04-28-2019, 04:07 PM
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I have fished the Texas coast from Quintana to Big lake Louisiana for 25 years. I fish Sabine lake and Big lake most of the time. Sabine is not that far from you. It's very easy for a newbie to navigate. The jetties are not reachable by foot so none of that crap to deal with. You can get right up on them. The boat traffic is minimal and the people are polite and respectful (most of em). It has some of Texas last natural marshes. It is full of redfish and trout and there are close oil rigs called the short rigs that are in range of some smaller boats. The bullred fishing at the end of the texas jetty is some of the best (halved blue crabs and cut mullet). Calcasieu is just as good if not better but it is a little farther. Galveston is full of people but the fishing is good there too. If you like smaller crowds go east. Good luck.
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04-29-2019, 06:15 AM
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Welcome to Houston. This thread covers opinions on the Freeport / Surfside Marinas. Freeport Marinas I keep my boat in Surfside and it's safe as a kitten. They have ice, fuel, frozen bait, and a good selection of supplies. You can store your trailer here as well. Santos will take care of your boat, and his brother Hector will make sure its running well. Directly across from the marina is Bridge Bait and Tackle where you can always pick up live/dead shrimp, croakers, crabs, etc. They too have a good selection of inshore tackle.
There are some good spots in state waters and just a little outside state waters coming out of the jetties in Freeport. Surfside is a sleepy little town with not much going on, but that's the way we like it.
There are some good spots in state waters and just a little outside state waters coming out of the jetties in Freeport. Surfside is a sleepy little town with not much going on, but that's the way we like it.
04-29-2019, 06:40 AM
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For Galveston, you want the Yacht Basin for dry stack. As mentioned, it's ideally located for access to the bay, jetties, off shore. All amenities provided including live bait on site.
Freeport are is really a near shore / off shore port. There are not many inshore opportunities unless you want to fish the ICW or run the 25 miles in either direction to Galveston or Matagorda bay. I am going to swim against the tide here and say that I appreciate Freeport Marina more than Surfside.
Freeport are is really a near shore / off shore port. There are not many inshore opportunities unless you want to fish the ICW or run the 25 miles in either direction to Galveston or Matagorda bay. I am going to swim against the tide here and say that I appreciate Freeport Marina more than Surfside.
04-29-2019, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by bpesnell1027
I am new to the Houston area and will be moving my boat over this summer. Looking for a recommendation for a dry stack storage or lift near Galveston.
I have a 24’ bay boat with an approximate 11” draft. I would like easy access to inshore fishing with the ability to do some near shore on a calm day. I would also like a location with bait/gas/supplies. I would also need a spot to store my trailer. Any suggestions? Are lifts secure in that area or is there a lot of theft?
Also, is Galveston the best spot, or should I consider other areas.
Thank you!
I have a 24’ bay boat with an approximate 11” draft. I would like easy access to inshore fishing with the ability to do some near shore on a calm day. I would also like a location with bait/gas/supplies. I would also need a spot to store my trailer. Any suggestions? Are lifts secure in that area or is there a lot of theft?
Also, is Galveston the best spot, or should I consider other areas.
Thank you!
